Castro da Cola – View of the Alentejo Landscape loop from Castro de Cola

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Castro da Cola – View of the Alentejo Landscape loop from Castro de Cola

Moderate

4.8

(15)

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Castro da Cola – View of the Alentejo Landscape loop from Castro de Cola

02:38

35.1km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 20.5 km for 29 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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101 m

Church of Nossa Senhora da Cola

Highlight • Religious Site

The Castle of Cola is an Iron Age hillfort that was later reinforced as an Islamic fortress in Portugal’s Alentejo region, now classified as a National Monument. It forms the …

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Castro da Cola

Highlight • Historical Site

Cola Castle is a significant archaeological site. Classified as a National Monument, it was an ancient residence from the Iron Age.

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3.68 km

View of the Alentejo Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.64 km

Poço Climb

Highlight • Climb

20.9 km

Ourique Cycling Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Cycling center managed by Ourique council: some contacts to get more information about.

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35.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

5.91 km

1.30 km

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

14.0 km

1.45 km

225 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

April 20, 2024,Fietstocht - Bike tour - OURIQUE

Good for everyone. Beautiful views. Roads/paths fine. Stop for a break in Ourique.

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