The Best Mountain Bike Trails in Portugal

Mountain biking in Portugal - Epic GPS - Valongo

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near Nogueira, Porto (Portugal)

András Herczog

Distance: 61.90mi
Elevation +: 7313f
TrailRank: 31

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We have this fantastic concept of MTB "races" in Portugal. In every month at least once, there is an event, organized by MTB teams, for you can subscribe for a small amount of money. There is no classification at the end...

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Figueira da Foz - Bandeira - Murtinheira - Figueira da Foz

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near Casal do Rato, Coimbra (Portugal)

Juan_europa

Distance: 15.23mi
Elevation +: 1493f
TrailRank: 31

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Bike: MTB with 26x2.0 and 26x2.1 tyres I consider it difficult because from Bandeira to Murtinheira the trail was very steep and very narrow.

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Pico sao mamede

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near Varandas, Portalegre (Portugal)

LIFESET

Distance: 8.83mi
Elevation +: 797f
TrailRank: 31

Difficult. Riding throughout hiking trails mixed with some nice and relaxed downhill by the roads. Also a pretty nasty singletrack downhill inside the forest.

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Mountain biking in Portugal - AirBnB experience in Porto

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near Vale de Ferreiro, Porto (Portugal)

András Herczog

Distance: 11.58mi
Elevation +: 1191f
TrailRank: 31

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The Serras do Porto is a mountain range surrounding the city from the Northeast to the River Douro. It is a Natura 2000 area, and it is called as the lungs of Porto. Besides of all this, it is an excellent place to do...

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Braga Esposende por caminhos

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near Ferreiros, Braga (Portugal)

montebarral

Distance: 43.29mi
Elevation +: 2808f
TrailRank: 31

Distance: 69.7km (04:37)Moving time: 04:19Average speed: 15.1km/hAvg. Speed Mov.: 16.1km/hMax. Speed: 46.5km/hMinimum altitude: 5mMaximum altitude: 160mAscent speed: 654.2m/hDescent speed: -904m/hElevation gain: 1168mEle...

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BTT - Serra dos Candeeiros

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near Portela, Leiria (Portugal)

sem-rodinhas

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Distance: 17.87mi
Elevation +: 1539f
TrailRank: 30

Name: 2017-05-07 08:35Start time: 05/07/2017 08:35Finish time: 05/07/2017 12:11Distance: 28.8km (03:35)Moving time: 02:11Average speed: 8km/hAvg. Speed Mov.: 13.2km/hMax. Speed: 56.2km/hMinimum altitude: 174mMaximum alti...

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Bike Tour Two Rivers, Dao - Mondego

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near Cancela, Viseu (Portugal)

Abelenda

Distance: 14.61mi
Elevation +: 1355f
TrailRank: 30| 3.33

This tour starts and ends at Km 47 of the Ecopista do Dão, at Abelenda Bike Rental, near Santa Comba Dão, between Coimbra and Viseu. From the river Dão to the river Mondego, passing some stannic villages with old granit...

Good trip. We had some problem at the beginning in the train station with work in progress. Thank you!

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13,50 km - BTT difícil; Moto4/ Mountain Bike difficult; Quad

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near Defeira, Beja (Portugal)

Craveiral Tours

Distance: 8.33mi
Elevation +: 689f
TrailRank: 30

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(English below) *Percurso difícil em que é necessário empurrar a bicicleta em diversas subidas. Tire tempo para fazer este percurso, leve água suficiente e fruta! Para passar a ribeira, a solução mais fácil poderá ser...

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Lagos - Pedralva - Odeceixe - 90% trail MTB

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near Porto de Mós, Faro (Portugal)

o_kahn_22

Distance: 49.05mi
Elevation +: 3668f
TrailRank: 30

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From Lagos to Odeceixe trying to avoid as much road as possible and trying to be as close to the cliffs as possible. Pretty tough route from Carrapateira to Aljezur but the hidden Praia do Canal worths it!!

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Cabo da Roca - Sintra - Cascais

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near Cabo da Roca, Lisboa (Portugal)

RUDice

Distance: 11.95mi
Elevation +: 1181f
TrailRank: 30

Second part of the day's trip and Endo crashed once again. You can see the route till Sintra, but from there it is direct by Estoril race track (Linho), Alcabideche and Cascais.

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SERRA DA FREITA (MOLDES) 19.05.23

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near Moldes, Aveiro (Portugal)

nuno68

Distance: 30.96mi
Elevation +: 5528f
TrailRank: 30

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This track was amazing but rough in the sense that it has some very difficult technical ascents and descents for a XC MTB and for someone like me who's fit but 54 years old and not doing this kind of trails every day. Th...

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SERRA DA FREITA (SRA. DA LAJE) 10.11.22 (B)

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near Merujal, Aveiro (Portugal)

nuno68

Distance: 20.01mi
Elevation +: 2218f
TrailRank: 30

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A beautiful quiet mountain range for cycling with many different options concerning directions, roads and paths. The views are impressive and there is a sense of isolation and light adventure in the air. You are permanen...

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SERRA DA FREITA (AMEIXIOSA) 19.11.23

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near Ameixiosa, Viseu (Portugal)

nuno68

Distance: 28.39mi
Elevation +: 5404f
TrailRank: 30

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The day began at the river Paiva with a foggy morning and valleys inundated by low clouds providing a scenery of rare mystical beauty that took my breath away. For a brief strange moment I was transported to the Himalaya...

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SERRA DA FREITA (AROUCA) 03.07.23

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near Ameixieira, Aveiro (Portugal)

nuno68

Distance: 28.90mi
Elevation +: 4337f
TrailRank: 30

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This track is very diversified when it comes to trails and landscapes. The views are superb and so is the flora, ranging from shallow mountain bush with delightful wild flowers to some small mixed woods. I saw crows, eag...

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Via Algarviana

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near Alcoutim, Faro (Portugal)

GlennDH94

Distance: 185.13mi
Elevation +: 19885f
TrailRank: 30

Via Algarviana is a Great Pedestrian Route (GR13) which connects Alcoutim to Cabo de São Vicente, with a length of 300km, mostly installed in the Algarve mountain . It is intended that became part of the Trans-European r...

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Madeira 4. Eguna

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near Lombo da Velha, Madeira (Portugal)

andostro

Distance: 45.27mi
Elevation +: 11371f
TrailRank: 29

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEY5R4mNINo&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR31JJt4ezP6VAcB_aa2GsqRKIjNKV3hg7ucr6e4cuKbdHh1ZITnEeCBb9Y

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Madeira 2. Eguna

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near Lombo da Velha, Madeira (Portugal)

andostro

Distance: 44.80mi
Elevation +: 10072f
TrailRank: 29

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEY5R4mNINo&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR31JJt4ezP6VAcB_aa2GsqRKIjNKV3hg7ucr6e4cuKbdHh1ZITnEeCBb9Y

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2017-03-06 aljezur

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near Monte da Gorda, Faro (Portugal)

Franz1960

Distance: 12.32mi
Elevation +: 3110f
TrailRank: 29

A nice 90 minute round trip in the hills east of Aljezur in south west Portugal. 70% forest roads, 30% paved road. One ford through a creek, wonderful vegetation, mixed with eukalyptus plantations.

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2020-07-04 Casa Duna - complexo Mineiro - Picoto

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near Torrão do Lameiro, Aveiro (Portugal)

Nuno dos Santos

Distance: 37.99mi
Elevation +: 2910f
TrailRank: 29

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Torrão do Lameiro - Picoto This trail is incomplete (broken) once the battery has completely discharged. What was accomplished corresponds to the trail 2020-07-04 Casa Duna Complexo Mineiro Braçal/Malhada

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Comporta - Praia do Pego

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near Comporta, Distrito de Setúbal (Portugal)

GVR

Distance: 19.49mi
Elevation +: 266f
TrailRank: 29

A workout through the picturesque rice fields with a dip in the Atlantic as a halfway reward. AVOID the paths on the side of the main road as they are sandy due to traffic. Next to the upmarket Sal Pego restaurant there ...

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Cycling in Portugal - Leiria urban ride

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near Marinheiros, Leiria (Portugal)

András Herczog

Distance: 8.02mi
Elevation +: 801f
TrailRank: 29

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I had some time before work, so I decided to go for a ride in the city. Leiria is a beautiful city, so much to see! Are you planning or already on holiday in Portugal and looking for some outdoor activities? I organiz...

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Albufeira de Lagoa Comprida

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near Sabugueiro, Guarda (Portugal)

Remundo 1

Distance: 6.16mi
Elevation +: 719f
TrailRank: 29

It's is more a hiking trail. You will be carrying your mtb for minimum 70% of the time. Really rough terrain, do not get lost, follow the stacked stones after the the waterhole, bring enough water. Did it counterclockwis...

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Estaleiro - Furnas

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near Estaleiro, Açores (Portugal)

Lasan

Distance: 18.09mi
Elevation +: 4898f
TrailRank: 29

Estaleiro - Furnas. The trail is called " simply the best " But we experienced that it was very hard to ride. A lot of plants sticks out in the start of the trail, and the rain has made big cracks in the trail, with leaf...

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Linda-a-Velha to Sintra Cascais Loop

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near Linda-a-Velha, Lisboa (Portugal)

ufukarifsahin

Distance: 49.70mi
Elevation +: 2539f
TrailRank: 28

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Rode to Rossio Station and travelled to Sintra.Then headed to Cascais in the well reserved forest of Sintra...I lost my way on some paths, less coverage of cell phone became a problem, luckily we found the correct path a...

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