Mata Nacional do Choupal – View of Coimbra loop from Conímbriga Roman Ruins

Portugal

Coimbra

Condeixa-A-Velha

Mata Nacional do Choupal – View of Coimbra loop from Conímbriga Roman Ruins

Hard

riders

Mata Nacional do Choupal – View of Coimbra loop from Conímbriga Roman Ruins

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54.2km

460m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 32.6 km for 25 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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26.2 km

Canal Condutor Geral do Mondego

Lake

26.7 km

Single track

Highlight • Trail

Long trousers, long sleeves and gloves protect against the stings of bushes

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28.8 km

Mata Nacional do Choupal

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful park, This poplar forest was planted in an attempt to stop the flooding of the Mondego River. Wikipedia

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29.3 km

Forest Pathway with Benches

Highlight • Forest

Shaded forest with smooth surfaces suitable for any type of bike.

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30.3 km

The Mata Nacional de Choupal is a protected area located in Coimbra, Portugal, covering about 1,300 hectares.

Characteristics

1. Biodiversity: variety of plant and animal species.

2. Ecosystem: Mediterranean forest.

3. Landscape: hills, valleys and streams.

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30.7 km

View of Coimbra from Açude-Ponte

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An excellent place for a hike or simply a walk along the Mondego river, from Choupal to the Convent of São Francisco. Steps for Peace Hike, to be held on …

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32.0 km

View of Coimbra

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the most emblematic and unforgettable panoramas of Coimbra is, without a doubt, the one obtained from the opposite bank of the Mondego River. Another advantage of crossing this …

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32.6 km

Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha

Highlight • Religious Site

The monastery was built in the 14th century on the left bank of the Mondego River, but had to be abandoned in the 17th century due to frequent floods.

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