Dom Luís I Bridge – Sousa River Mouth loop from Lapa

Dom Luís I Bridge – Sousa River Mouth loop from Lapa

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Dom Luís I Bridge – Sousa River Mouth loop from Lapa

06:28

126km

2,020m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.55 km for 225 m

After 59.0 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.28 km

Miradouro da Bandeirinha da Saúde

Viewpoint

4.71 km

Vila Nova de Gaia Municipal Market

Highlight • Settlement

Pleasant place for a drink and to visit the Port wine cellars

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5.64 km

Dom Luís I Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Douro River is crossed by several bridges as it passes through Porto. The most famous of them is the Don Luis I Bridge (Ponte Dom Luís I in Portuguese), which links the city with Vila Nova de Gaia. Inaugurated at the end of the 19th century, this iron bridge is one of the most emblematic images of Porto.

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18.2 km

Ascent to Olival

Highlight • Climb

31.0 km

View of the Douro River at Melres

Highlight • Viewpoint

58.9 km

Miradouro de Sebolido

Viewpoint

75.7 km

Museu da Broa

Highlight • Historical Site

89.2 km

Chapel of Nossa Senhora do Salto

Highlight • Religious Site

This is perhaps one of the most popular places in the municipality of Paredes. This landscaped area of rare beauty is nestled between high mountains through which the Sousa River flows.

This place is home to the so-called “Boca do Inferno”, with its unique geological characteristics and imbued with great mysticism.

The Senhora do Salto site offers moments of tranquility and freshness, and its cliffs are ideal for abseiling, climbing, mountain biking or hiking.

Despite the existence of a valley with steep slopes, it is possible to enjoy long-distance views if you climb the slopes of the Santa Iria mountain range.

This area is part of the Natura 2000 Network, which protects the habitats and species of flora and fauna, and it is possible to observe the peregrine falcon and the rock swallow, among others.

The Salto site is shrouded in a legend, according to which a knight escaped death by invoking the protection of Our Lady after an inadvertent jump into the abyss. As a sign of gratitude for the miracle, the knight ordered the construction of the small chapel of Nossa Senhora do Salto.

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90.4 km