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Roman Dam of Proserpina – Roman Monuments of Mérida loop from Mérida

Roman Dam of Proserpina – Roman Monuments of Mérida loop from Mérida

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Roman Dam of Proserpina – Roman Monuments of Mérida loop from Mérida

03:13

45.4km

300m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15 m for 8 m

After 45.4 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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29.7 km

Proserpina Reservoir Route

Highlight • Trail

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

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30.4 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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30.6 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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32.8 km

Embalse de Proserpina

Lake

35.3 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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35.5 km

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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44.2 km

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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44.2 km

Walls of Mérida

Highlight • Historical Site

44.4 km

Roman Monuments of Mérida

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Emerita Augusta was the capital of the Roman province of Lusitania and since then it has been the nerve center of Extremadura. Today it is the regional capital and the …

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45.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

14.9 km

7.19 km

2.94 km

1.59 km

407 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

16.2 km

3.66 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Monday 31 August

33°C

14°C

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