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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

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Roman Dam of Proserpina – Los Milagros Aqueduct loop from Mérida

02:16

26.8km

240m

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: May 29, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 25.1 km for 54 m

After 25.9 km for 113 m

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Start point

Train Station

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15.4 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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16.0 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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16.2 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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17.1 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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17.4 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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25.8 km

View of the Aqueduct from the Bridge, Mérida

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25.9 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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26.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

5.03 km

2.77 km

1.97 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

4.35 km

3.80 km

1.46 km

464 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Monday 8 June

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16°C

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Proserpina Reservoir Route

Proserpina Reservoir

Proserpina Roman Dam

Proserpina Roman Dam

Roman Dam of Proserpina

View of the Aqueduct from the Bridge, Mérida

Los Milagros Aqueduct

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