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Badajoz
Merida
Mérida

Roman Dam of Proserpina – Proserpina Roman Dam loop from Mérida

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Mountain biking trails
Spain
Extremadura
Badajoz
Merida
Mérida

Roman Dam of Proserpina – Proserpina Roman Dam loop from Mérida

Moderate

4.0

(1)

19

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Roman Dam of Proserpina – Proserpina Roman Dam loop from Mérida

04:04

52.0km

460m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15 m for 8 m

After 52.1 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

940 m

Walls of Mérida

Highlight • Historical Site

2

9.80 km

Roman Dam of Proserpina

Highlight • Monument

A Roman relic that is still in use. Construction of the reservoir began in the 1st century BC. to supply Mérida through its aqueduct and is still active today as …

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3

10.1 km

Proserpina Roman Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Proserpina Dam or Reservoir is one of the oldest and best-preserved Roman hydraulic works in the world. It is located about 5 km north of Mérida, in Extremadura, and …

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4

10.2 km

Proserpina Reservoir Viewpoint

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From the Proserpina Reservoir viewpoint, you can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of this ancient Roman reservoir: the stone wall stretches out in front of you, with its stepped buttresses …

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5

11.0 km

Proserpina Roman Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Proserpina Dam or Reservoir is one of the oldest and best-preserved Roman hydraulic works in the world. It is located about 5 km north of Mérida, in Extremadura, and …

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6

11.7 km

Proserpina Reservoir Route

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful area where water was collected by the Romans and guided to Merida

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7

23.1 km

Roman Bridge and Road

Highlight • Bridge

300 meters to the north, crossing the Aljucen River (in summer, when it is almost dry), is the start of the bridge (the abutment) and one of the piers.

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8

35.6 km

El Callejón

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B

52.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

11.7 km

9.69 km

5.57 km

1.21 km

385 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

12.2 km

8.33 km

4.43 km

2.88 km

1.79 km

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Monday 24 August

29°C

18°C

11 %

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