Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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15.8 km

View from Sítio da Picota

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It goes up steeply, but it's worth it, the view is gigantic.

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16.3 km

Panoramic View of the Algarve

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It's a steep climb but worth it for the views.

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33.5 km

Ribeira de Alte

Lake

33.9 km

Quiet village, with cobbled streets, fireplaces, springs and the beautiful Queda do Vigário waterfall. In summer, the river beaches of Fonte Pequena and Fonte Grande, which are, in reality, bathing basins on the Alte river, are very pleasant.

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34.1 km

Bike Café - Germano

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This is a bike café dedicated exclusively to cyclists, in Alte (Loulé). It is a mandatory meeting point for cyclists traveling the roads and paths of the Algarve coast, as well as a stop to rest and sample typical cuisine.

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35.4 km

Orange Grove Near Alte

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42.7 km

River Crossing

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56.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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40.7 km

14.7 km

971 m

Surfaces

54.9 km

1.35 km

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

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Saturday 18 April

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