The Best Off Road Trails in Portugal

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Photo of Atlantic west coast sand trail.

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Atlantic west coast sand trail.

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near Gafanha da Vagueira, Aveiro (Portugal)

Jack Shepherd JK

Distance

27.89mi

Elevation +

69f

TrailRank

57| 3.6

Beautiful route set right on the coast behind the dunes and in front of and through pine forests and wild scrub/heather. Take extra care to stay on the track and respect this pristine wilderness. Left the trail twice for...

The whole track is on a Natura 2000 protected area so it's forbidden to drive there
Khaya on the road

Did it with an ATV. So easier Access at the narrow Beginning. Only needed 4x4 one time. Amazing coast views! Really fun ...
Cruizer76

Superb trail with deep sand sections. Slightly overgrown at the first section but very easy to follow. Completed in a st...
John Bishop

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Cascais- Sintra

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near Areia, Lisboa (Portugal)

petragerwers

Distance

35.32mi

Elevation +

4072f

TrailRank

49

Wonderful scenery on the coast. Unfortunately we didn't get on the trail in Sintra because of a blockade. Aborted due to time. In Sintra we drove rather chaotically, here we better find our own route.
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JKoverland trans Portugal

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near Fonte Ferrenha, Faro (Portugal)

Jack Shepherd JK

Distance

712.52mi

Elevation +

60879f

TrailRank

49| 4.34

We made this route in October 2019 all was passable. It is a mix off mostly off road tracks across Portugal with some on road sections inclusive. We travelled South to North but could be done either way. This route does ...

Estou ansioso por fazer... a parte sul conheço de ponta a ponta, mas junto a Espanha agrada-me... vou tentar assim que a...
mamgo77

Have just completed this trail, from end to end. Its a great drive, I've never done portugal and I feel this is a fanta...
jackcole86

Hello If you can do only 30% of the track which part would you choose?! Thank you.
S.queme

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Évora - São Domingos da Ordem

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near Évora, Évora (Portugal)

petragerwers

Distance

56.01mi

Elevation +

1050f

TrailRank

47

This route would have been fantastic - unfortunately we would have missed the first loop better. We were constantly standing in front of closed gates and fenced properties. The rest was nice, partly difficult to drive on...
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Vila Nova de Milfontes - Praia dos Aivados

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Off Road

near Vila Nova de Milfontes, Beja (Portugal)

Charlotte Joyce

Distance

20.49mi

Elevation +

1417f

TrailRank

43

From Vila Nova de Milftones to a beautiful beach at Aivados or Praia dos Aivados Beaches, well known as a surfers spot. This trail was moderate due to a steep uphill rocky part and some technical ability needed offro...
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Castelo de monsaraz to Parque natura da Serra de s mamede.

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near Monsaraz, Évora (Portugal)

Jack Shepherd JK

Distance

134.58mi

Elevation +

10089f

TrailRank

42

Cross country drive mix of tracks and tarmac. Some very wild areas up in the mountains and abandoned farmland. Terrain verry rocky, some steep sections and washouts here and there.
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Transdouro - From Mogadouro to Marvão

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near Arco Pintado, Coimbra (Portugal)

asviagens.com

Distance

505.88mi

Elevation +

50869f

TrailRank

42

Starting in Coimbra, passing in Serra do Caramulo, douro vines, douro international, Barca d'alva, serra da Malcata and finish in Marvão. 4 days, sleeps in Coimbra, Açoreira, Sabugal, Marvão Easy track for a 4x4. ...
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Keswick Tours 2014 - Algarve backcountry

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Off Road

near Cumeada, Faro (Portugal)

keswicktours

Distance

26.46mi

Elevation +

3911f

TrailRank

41| 4.5

Inspired by Jesus-4x4 (http://de.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=6290636) we followed his track partly and discovered some other back country paths, too. The gravel roads are mainly used by the oak tree farmers but nobody...

Good track to do in a 4x4 for a day out away from the beaches and commercialisation of the Algarve. I just did the centr...
Simon_W

Did this on a Yamaha XT600, was a nice mornings ride and imagine would be great fun in a 4x4.
Moto-momentum

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Bordeira Beach to Arrifana

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near Bordeira, Faro (Portugal)

4x4 adventure family

Distance

12.04mi

Elevation +

981f

TrailRank

41

A beautiful sand dune / cliff top adventure from Bordeira beach to Arrifana. The route was very soft sand in some sections but we managed without needing to deflate our tires. Not suitable for vehicles over 2m wide. T...
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Ronda Serra da Lousa de Castanheira de Pera . Pers

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Off Road

near Torno, Leiria (Portugal)

Jeep JL Joes

Distance

43.66mi

Elevation +

6191f

TrailRank

40

Round tour via East Hill very steep to windmills of pocos de Neve and later very steep (1LG)to top. Around top of Lousa and left (medium) to valley. Lourenco , Gedaoras and Candal. Asfalt back to Cd Pera. Steep Hills cli...
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Evora tour

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Off Road

near Évora, Évora (Portugal)

John Alonso

Distance

21.92mi

Elevation +

1293f

TrailRank

40

Nice simple trail that we followed from someone else. The first section was very easy and didn't require 4wd. There was a section that was washed out front recent rains, so a little slow going ... the last section of ...
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TTudo Aventura - Tomar

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near Tomar, Santarém (Portugal)

Pedro Ascenso

Distance

54.02mi

Elevation +

4895f

TrailRank

40| 4.5

Warning: track not totally validated on terrain. Only validated until km 41. Proceed at your own risk after that point. Not recommended to SUVs. Recommended mud tyres, especially during the winter. Contains parts w...

Fácil e com boas paisagens.
kia_98

Fiz este track so a partir da Ponte da Auto-estrada até à Barragem do Carril
joao.fole

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Heading south. (Day 3)

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Off Road

near Duas Igrejas, Bragança (Portugal)

Surfing_Over_Land

Distance

22.77mi

Elevation +

2231f

TrailRank

39

Weather was dreary when we went but I think views would have been spectacular. Photos don't do it justice but some slightly more taxing trails. A couple of rocky climbs and descents, one muddy stream crossing - requires ...
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Silves-Foia-Silves

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Off Road

near Silves, Faro (Portugal)

dbcrx

Distance

51.21mi

Elevation +

6736f

TrailRank

38| 3.84

Credit has to go to SONUNC for sharing this trail, although I would have to say it's mostly easy but with a couple of difficult sections. You could find other routes to avoid these though probably. P.S. It took 3h49m, n...

Beau parcours, de la piste, du trialisant, beaucoup de ravines, un régal, merci de ce partage
patcat013

I followed this route traveling anti-clockwise. The mountainous section to the north of the Odelouca reservoir is quite ...
billnich

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Lousã - Piodão - Barriosa - Sabugueiro - Vale Rocim - Torre

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Off Road

near Flor da Rosa, Coimbra (Portugal)

LOUZANplace's

Distance

95.18mi

Elevation +

19229f

TrailRank

38

Name: Lousã - Piodão - Barriosa - Sabugueiro - Vale Rocim - TorreStart time: 01/25/2015 09:39Finish time: 01/25/2015 17:39Distance: 152.3km (07:59)Moving time: 05:10Average speed: 19.1km/hAvg. Speed Mov.: 29.4km/hMax. Sp...
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Carrapateira Beach camp access

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Off Road

near Carrapateira, Faro (Portugal)

voorfrank

Distance

5.26mi

Elevation +

217f

TrailRank

38| 4.44

Best place to go to the Bordeira beach by 4x4. Deflate your tires!!! We camped here several days BBQ, or dinner in Carrapateira. Not suiteble for normal cars

What a cool spot to camp, especially if you surf as not many people bother to trek down to this end of the beach. We di...
4x4 adventure family

Done with a Transporter T4 Syncro High and Long...almost did not go under the trees along the way.
SYNCROnizedBLUE2

Nice sandy track to the beach. Nice Spot. Good trail
TomTomPatrol.

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Ponte de Frielas - A dos Arcos ALQUEIDAO

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Off Road

near Ponte de Frielas, Lisboa (Portugal)

navigator

Distance

23.75mi

Elevation +

2989f

TrailRank

38

My track is easy to follow, it has been done under excellent weather. Some alternatives appear to shorten it but doing so you'll loose great points of view. It is a good idea to perform in the same way I did it, and unde...
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Serra do Alvao mondim d B - Ermelo

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Off Road

near Vila Nune, Braga (Portugal)

Jeep JL Joes

Distance

50.25mi

Elevation +

7635f

TrailRank

37

Round trip from Mondim de Basto to Ermelo. Medium to heavy trip over steep Hills and through forest. Along lake medium - heavy due to big rocks. Laterin Forrest small rocks. Geest part of trip in 1 or 2 low gear
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Torroal - Porto Covo

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near Torroal, Setúbal (Portugal)

Jack Shepherd JK

Distance

74.35mi

Elevation +

1900f

TrailRank

37

South West sand trails, Alentejo. Some sections have been privatised so navigate around sign posted sections.
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2015-05-10 Portugal Stage 8

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Off Road

near Grândola, Setúbal (Portugal)

Offroadtravel4x4

Distance

220.88mi

Elevation +

10151f

TrailRank

36

Very nice trails. Can be sandy sometimes but not deep (OK with SUV). Along the Atlantic coast. From Cap St Vincent to Faro on tarmac.
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Barragem do Funcho to Silves pt.2 (Funcho de Diante - Silves)

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Off Road

near Funcho de Deante, Faro (Portugal)

4x4 adventure family

Distance

11.26mi

Elevation +

1220f

TrailRank

36

**i forgot to start the tracker! This part of the trail begins at Funcho de Diante (37.2689110, -8.3709229)** The tracks are nice and wide. There is a long steep climb just after the dam. Towards the end of the trail,...
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Sesimbra Coast and Quarry

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Off Road

near Pedreiras de Cima, Setúbal (Portugal)

Tiana Walton

Distance

5.31mi

Elevation +

335f

TrailRank

36

Load of lanes round the coast and a quarry. Easy lanes, anything technical can be bypassed. Lots of other lanes coming off this trail and multiples places to pull up and camp the night.
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TTudo Aventura - Trilhos de Tomar

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near Tomar, Santarém (Portugal)

Pedro Ascenso
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Distance

32.45mi

Elevation +

2717f

TrailRank

35| 3.67

Done by TTudo Aventura on 28/06/2014. Circular track starting on the Castle of Tomar (Convento de Cristo) and ending near the Hotel dos Templários. Visit inside of the castle walls and gardens and also the Convento de...

Com alguma dificuldade tecnica mas muito bonita de fazer.
ERP-AT

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Sagres Circuit

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Off Road

near Sagres, Faro (Portugal)

Jack Shepherd JK

Distance

13.65mi

Elevation +

807f

TrailRank

34| 5.0

Sagres to view point that's worth the soft sand and rocks to get there ;-) on or two tricky sections that can be avoided.

Lovely varied trail Thanks!!
4x4 adventure family

A very nice trail with a bit of everything, sandy sections, through woods and an amazing view point.
John Bishop

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Coastline run Milfontes

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near Foros da Canada, Setúbal (Portugal)

Jack Shepherd JK

Distance

36.09mi

Elevation +

1138f

TrailRank

34

A mix of tracks through forest and coastline. Soft sand at times 4wd at least low range probably. Amazing coastal views!
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