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Proserpina Roman Dam – Proserpina Reservoir loop from Embalse de Proserpina

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Proserpina Roman Dam – Proserpina Reservoir loop from Embalse de Proserpina

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Proserpina Roman Dam – Proserpina Reservoir loop from Embalse de Proserpina

01:43

21.5km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

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Start point

Restaurant

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158 m

Proserpina Roman Dam

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The Proserpina Dam or Reservoir is one of the oldest and best-preserved Roman hydraulic works in the world. It is located about 5 km north of Mérida, in Extremadura, and …

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9.87 km

Mirandilla

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Municipality that is located north of the city of Mérida and that is also close to the Sierra Bermeja, a small mountain system known in the area.

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15.1 km

Carrascalejo Fountain

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Fountain in the village church. Works all year round, use responsibly!!

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20.8 km

Proserpina Reservoir Route

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Beautiful area where water was collected by the Romans and guided to Merida

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21.4 km

Proserpina Reservoir

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About five kilometres to the northwest of the city is this Roman reservoir, in the same place where the famous Battle of Albuera took place. It was in this battle …

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21.5 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.26 km

8.65 km

1.92 km

1.52 km

117 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

4.84 km

4.13 km

779 m

Elevation

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Friday 17 July

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Proserpina Roman Dam – Proserpina Reservoir loop from Embalse de Proserpina

Proserpina Roman Dam

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Carrascalejo Fountain

Proserpina Reservoir Route

Proserpina Reservoir

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