Roman Monuments of Mérida – Acueducto de los Milagros loop from Mérida

Roman Monuments of Mérida – Acueducto de los Milagros loop from Mérida

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Roman Monuments of Mérida – Acueducto de los Milagros loop from Mérida

02:55

40.3km

310m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15 m for 8 m

After 40.4 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.07 km

Roman Monuments of Mérida

Highlight • Historical Site

Emerita Augusta was the capital of the Roman province of Lusitania and since then it has been the nerve center of Extremadura. Today it is the regional capital and the …

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2.65 km

Acueducto de los Milagros

Highlight • Monument

This colossal aqueduct is part of a hydraulic pipeline that brought water from the Proserpina reservoir or Charca de la Albuera. It is popularly known as "Los Milagros" due to …

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25.4 km

Carrascalejo Fountain

Highlight • Structure

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

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31.2 km

Proserpina Reservoir Route

Highlight • Trail

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

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31.8 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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31.9 km

Proserpina Roman Dam

Highlight • Monument

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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32.9 km

Proserpina Roman Dam

Highlight • Monument

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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33.2 km

Roman Dam of Proserpina

Highlight • Monument

A Roman relic that is still in use. Construction of the reservoir began in the 1st century BC. to supply Mérida through its aqueduct and is still active today as …

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40.3 km

End point

Train Station

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