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Algarve

Silves

Caldas de Monchique Thermal Baths – Old Bridge of Silves loop from Silves

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Mountain biking trails

Portugal

Algarve

Silves

Caldas de Monchique Thermal Baths – Old Bridge of Silves loop from Silves

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Caldas de Monchique Thermal Baths – Old Bridge of Silves loop from Silves

04:32

70.5km

950m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.01 km for 106 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.21 km

Porta de Loulé (Silves City Gate)

Highlight • Historical Site

Archaeological excavations here uncovered paving stones that are 1 meter below street level and consist of large, thick sandstone slabs.

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38.5 km

Rural road between Nave and Monchique

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Narrow paved road from Nave to Monchique roundabout, good alternative to N266.

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43.6 km

Caldas de Monchique Thermal Baths

Highlight • Settlement

Pretty, small thermal bath surrounded by lush wooded valley slopes. Old villas, shady places, small parks and babbling brooks. Restaurant and cafe in the center. Buses depart for Monchique or Portimao (Frota Azul) every 2 hours.

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53.4 km

Stork Nests

Highlight • Natural

mixed road and path route

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67.0 km

Old Bridge of Silves

Highlight • Bridge

The Roman Bridge of Silves (Portuguese: Ponte Romana) is a historic pedestrian bridge over the Arade River in Silves, Algarve, Portugal. Although its name suggests it dates back to Roman …

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67.3 km

Silves Castle 🏰

Highlight • Castle

A nice little town, with castle.

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67.8 km

Stork Nests and View of Silves Castle Along the Arade

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Storks aplenty next to the Arade in Silves, with a view of the Silves Castle in the background

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68.3 km

View of Silves Castle from the Arade Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great view of the Silves Castle from here

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70.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.8 km

24.9 km

5.37 km

4.75 km

1.11 km

537 m

Surfaces

56.8 km

7.95 km

2.77 km

2.23 km

621 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 4 September

33°C

23°C

0 %

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Caldas de Monchique Thermal Baths – Old Bridge of Silves loop from Silves

Porta de Loulé (Silves City Gate)

Rural road between Nave and Monchique

Caldas de Monchique Thermal Baths

Stork Nests

Old Bridge of Silves

Silves Castle 🏰

Stork Nests and View of Silves Castle Along the Arade

View of Silves Castle from the Arade Valley Trail

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