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Proserpina Roman Dam – Proserpina Reservoir loop from Embalse de Proserpina

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Proserpina Roman Dam – Proserpina Reservoir loop from Embalse de Proserpina

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Proserpina Roman Dam – Proserpina Reservoir loop from Embalse de Proserpina

01:43

21.5km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Restaurant

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158 m

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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9.87 km

Mirandilla

Highlight • Settlement

Municipality that is located north of the city of Mérida and that is also close to the Sierra Bermeja, a small mountain system known in the area.

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15.1 km

Carrascalejo Fountain

Highlight • Structure

Fountain in the village church. Works all year round, use responsibly!!

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20.8 km

Proserpina Reservoir Route

Highlight • Trail

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

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21.4 km

Proserpina Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

About five kilometres to the northwest of the city is this Roman reservoir, in the same place where the famous Battle of Albuera took place. It was in this battle …

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21.5 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.59 km

8.24 km

2.16 km

1.41 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

4.76 km

4.17 km

687 m

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