Forte da Archeira, part of the Lines of Towers defensive north of Lisbon during the Peninsular War, is a military fortification located at an altitude of 345 m. It was part of the 1st Defensive Line with the forts of Catefica and Feiteira. Despite not having gunboats, it has traces of a magazine. It forms part of the Lines of Torres, a system of 152 fortifications stretching over 80 km, built between 1809 and 1812 to prevent the advance of Napoleonic troops.

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Forte da Archeira, part of the Lines of Towers defensive north of Lisbon during the Peninsular War, is a military fortification located at an altitude of 345 m. It was part of the 1st Defensive Line with the forts of Catefica and Feiteira. Despite not having gunboats, it has traces of a magazine. It forms part of the Lines of Torres, a system of 152 fortifications extending over 80 km, built between 1809 and 1812 to prevent the advance of Napoleonic troops.

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1. Route of Serra da Archeira — circular route

10.7km

01:18

270m

280m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Route of Serra do Socorro — circular route

11.7km

01:29

510m

520m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Grande Rota das Linhas de Torres Vedras (GR 30 parcial) — circular Tour in Serra do Socorro

47.5km

05:51

1,350m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 330 m

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Location: Dois Portos, Lisbon, Portugal

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Forte da Archeira

1. Route of Serra da Archeira — circular route

2. Route of Serra do Socorro — circular route

3. Grande Rota das Linhas de Torres Vedras (GR 30 parcial) — circular Tour in Serra do Socorro

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