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CyCLE RoutEs | CeNTRAl | level 1
52 km

são Brás de ACCuMuLAtED CLIMB
alportel 925 m

The colours of the earth decorate the the longest in Portugal, and which obliges you to
route which showcases the fabulous and pedal constantly uphill until you reach Barranco
concentrated biodiversity between the do Velho. this entertaining up-and-down route
barrocal and the uplands of the serra do takes you through Javali and on up to the peak
Caldeirão. the roads are good and the traffic will at Cova da Muda. From this natural viewpoint a
be light as you head up from são Brás de Alportel splendid view awaits, taking in almost the entire
to Corotelo, where you can admire a pretty municipality. Pause for a moment to admire it
panoramic view over the seat of the municipality. before setting off back downhill. the area of
são Romão and Alportel are two more places to Almargem and Mesquita is worth a closer look
reach before you join the legendary En 2 road, before you head back to the starting point.

+ DeTAIls
Barranco do Velho

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