Coimbra and Palácio Hotel do Buçaco from Mealhada — circular route

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Mealhada

Coimbra and Palácio Hotel do Buçaco from Mealhada — circular route

Hard

riders

Coimbra and Palácio Hotel do Buçaco from Mealhada — circular route

06:35

98.4km

1,310m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.07 km

Caminho de Santiago segment near Barcouço

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Segment between Coimbra north and Mealhada south. Expect a great contact with the nature, where you can view a great variety of birds and botanical species. Ride in asphalt, gravel, some rocks and a little bit of sand.

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22.9 km

View of Coimbra

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the most emblematic and unforgettable panoramas of Coimbra is, without a doubt, the one obtained from the opposite bank of the Mondego River. Another advantage of crossing this area by bike, in addition to the stunning views, is taking advantage of the bike path, which is quite serene and well maintained.

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34.1 km

View of Palheiros River Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Always stay at this place, very nice view.

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51.0 km

Livraria do Mondego Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Viewpoint in front of a rock formation known as Livraria do Mondego. Just stop here for a few moments to understand why: it resembles books on a shelf. Place of contemplation and peace.

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63.4 km

Barragem da Aguieira

Highlight • Monument

The Aguieira Dam, also known as the Foz do Dão Dam, located on the Mondego River between Penacova and Mortágua, was started in 1973 and inaugurated in 1981. At 89 meters high, it is a multiple arch dam used for hydroelectric production, irrigation , flood control and recreation. Its reservoir has submerged local villages and supplies water to Coimbra and neighboring municipalities.

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87.8 km

Buçaco Palace

Highlight • Monument

The Palácio do Buçaco, in Portugal, initially a Carmelite convent from 1628, was transformed into a luxurious hotel in Serra do Buçaco. Today a national monument, it was built between 1888 and 1907 and displays an architectural style inspired by the Portuguese Age of Discoveries.

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98.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types