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Guarda
Almeida

Fortress of Almeida – Castelo Rodrigo Village loop from Almeida

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Bike touring routes & trails
Portugal
Guarda
Almeida

Fortress of Almeida – Castelo Rodrigo Village loop from Almeida

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3

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Fortress of Almeida – Castelo Rodrigo Village loop from Almeida

03:49

61.7km

600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Natural do Douro Internacional

Waypoints

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400 m

Fortress of Almeida

Highlight • Castle

The imposing fortress of Almeida that we enjoy today as a heritage tourist attraction was built in the 17th century. It is shaped like a 12-pointed star and is surrounded …

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21.5 km

Castelo Rodrigo Village

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Castelo Rodrigo holds millennia of history, from Paleolithic and Roman remains to the Muslim presence in the castle. Conquered and reconquered between the 12th and 13th centuries, it became a …

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21.6 km

Castelo Rodrigo Historic Village and Castle Ruins

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Impressive town that is located on this hilltop and the ruins in the center are also worth seeing.

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4

23.5 km

Convent of Santa Maria de Aguiar

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At the entrance to Castelo Rodrigo, the Monastery of Santa Maria de Aguiar rises among chestnut trees, founded in 1174 by King Afonso Henriques and handed over to the Cistercian …

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41.8 km

Roman Bridge Malpartida

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Beautiful Roman bridge that is located next to the town of Malpartida and where the bridge avoids the Ribeira das Alvercas. Right next to this old bridge is a water fountain where you can stop to refill your bottles.

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42.1 km

Malpartida

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Malpartida stands serenely on the border plain, preserving in its main church, with its romantic bell tower, the most visible trace of its memory. But the past here goes far …

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50.3 km

Rooster of Vale da Mula

Highlight • Historical Site

Vale da Mula lies in a valley between the Aguiar and Tourões rivers, right next to the Spanish border. The current name comes from the adaptation of the Castilian “Vale de la Mula”, which was used until recently.

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52.1 km

Fort of the Concepción and Redoubt of San José

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Armed conflicts between borders have been the daily bread in these areas between the two countries. It was built in the 17th century and currently has more than three centuries …

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61.7 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.2 km

17.4 km

4.02 km

1.04 km

124 m

Surfaces

49.0 km

11.8 km

727 m

121 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

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