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Lagoa de Óbidos Gravel Trail – Óbidos Lagoon loop from Ferrel

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Lagoa de Óbidos Gravel Trail – Óbidos Lagoon loop from Ferrel

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Lagoa de Óbidos Gravel Trail – Óbidos Lagoon loop from Ferrel

03:25

50.4km

420m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 37.2 km for 14 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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28.0 km

Óbidos Lagoon

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The Óbidos Lagoon is the largest coastal lagoon system on the Portuguese coast. It has a total area of approximately 6.9 km2 and an average depth of two metres, with elevations ranging from half a metre to five metres. It extends upstream essentially through two channels, to the west by the Braço do Bom Sucesso, and to the east by the Braço da Barrosa.

It shares a land border with the municipality of Caldas da Rainha to the north (parishes of Foz do Arelho and Nadadouro) and with the municipality of Óbidos to the south (parishes of Vau and Santa Maria). To the south is the Poça do Vau and to the west it is connected to the Poça das Ferrarias. It has a maximum length of 6 km and a width that varies between 1 and 1.5 km, with a preferential NW-SW orientation.

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28.1 km

Wooden bridge with a view of the Óbidos Lagoon

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You can drive around the entire lagoon. Definitely worth a day trip.

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30.2 km

Cycle Path Through the Bird Sanctuary

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Turn boldly here and cross the sign area.

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31.9 km

Lagoa de Óbidos Gravel Trail

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Well done. You can practically hike or cycle around the Obidos lagoon.

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32.9 km

Óbidos Lagoon

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It is possible to go around almost the entire Óbidos Lagoon, using the Várzea da Rainha cycle path.

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33.4 km

Lagoa de Óbidos – Wooden Boardwalk and Beach

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Nice and quite place to relax and look at the wild life around

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35.1 km

Lagoa de Óbidos

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35.9 km

Óbidos Lagoon

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It is one of the most beautiful and important coastal lagoons in Portugal.

Characteristics:

- Location: The lagoon is located on the west coast of Portugal, in the municipality of Óbidos, district of Leiria.

- Size: The lagoon has an area of approximately 7 km² and an average depth of 2 meters.

- Connection to the sea: The lagoon is connected to the sea by a narrow channel, which is periodically opened to allow the entry of saltwater.

Points of Interest:
- Landscape: The lagoon is surrounded by a stunning natural landscape, with dunes, pines and aquatic vegetation.

- Birds: The lagoon is an important habitat for many bird species, including flamingos, herons and ducks.

- Sports: The lagoon is a popular spot for water sports such as kayaking, paddleboarding and fishing.

Activities:

- Boat trips: It is possible to take boat trips around the lagoon, with experienced guides who show the local fauna and flora.

- Birdwatching: The lagoon is an ideal spot for birdwatching, with many species to be seen.

- Hiking trails: The lagoon is surrounded by hiking trails, allowing you to explore the natural landscape and local vegetation.

Practical Information:

- Access: The lagoon is located about 10 km from the village of Óbidos and is accessible by car or bicycle.

- Opening Hours: The lagoon is open to the public every day, with varying hours depending on the time of year.

- Tickets: There are no tickets to visit the lagoon, but it is possible to make a donation for the maintenance of the site.

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36.0 km

Lagoa de Óbidos (Canal do Chico Nega)

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50.4 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

15.1 km

7.47 km

2.48 km

445 m

211 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

18.3 km

6.78 km

5.62 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Comments

August 25, 2024,Sunny Sunday Loop

Just a quick ride with @KenKong and his cool new bike.

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July 2, 2023,Bicycle Tour

Just a slow trip around the neighborhood to show some new friends how beautiful where they live is. I'm sorry there are no photographs, but the route is well documented

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