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Fernando Cintra
November 28, 2023
Road cycling
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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Best routes near Barragem da Aguieira
5.0
(1)
42
riders
94.5km
04:40
1,220m
1,220m
This difficult 58.7-mile (94.5 km) road cycling route from Mealhada offers views of Coimbra and the impressive Barragem da Aguieira.
Hard
29
riders
81.6km
04:11
1,160m
1,160m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Hard
20
riders
64.4km
03:15
1,030m
1,030m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Hard
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Elevation 90 m
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