Roman Dam of Proserpina – Los Milagros Aqueduct loop from Mérida

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Roman Dam of Proserpina – Los Milagros Aqueduct loop from Mérida

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Roman Dam of Proserpina – Los Milagros Aqueduct loop from Mérida

03:42

43.1km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 41.7 km for 54 m

After 42.3 km for 113 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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938 m

Mérida's Roman Bridge and She‑Wolf Statue

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The Puente Romano crosses the Guadiana river and, with its 64 granite arches and a length of 800m, is one of the most striking remains from this period.

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951 m

Mérida Old Town

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Mérida is a World Heritage Site - thanks to its many monuments from Roman times: e.g. The old Roman theater, the Temple of Diana or the old Roman bridge are …

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9.76 km

Roman Dam of Proserpina

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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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10.0 km

Proserpina Roman Dam

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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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11.0 km

Proserpina Roman Dam

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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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11.2 km

Proserpina Reservoir

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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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11.8 km

Proserpina Reservoir Route

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

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42.3 km

Los Milagros Aqueduct

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This colossal aqueduct is part of a hydraulic pipeline that brought water from the Proserpina reservoir or Charca de la Albuera. It is popularly known as “Los Milagros” due to …

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43.1 km

End point

Train Station

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