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Alcantarilha

View of Barragem do Arade – Forneca Necropolis loop from Alcantarilha

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Bike touring routes & trails
Portugal
Algarve
Alcantarilha

View of Barragem do Arade – Forneca Necropolis loop from Alcantarilha

Moderate

3

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View of Barragem do Arade – Forneca Necropolis loop from Alcantarilha

02:11

33.6km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.0 km for 154 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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9.05 km

From São Bartolomeu de Messines to Silves

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Heavy climb along the barregem de Arade

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12.2 km

View of Barragem do Arade

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3

14.6 km

Visigothic Rock-Cut Tombs

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Here you can find interesting rock tombs from the Gothic period. Cafe Silva opposite is recommended.

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14.6 km

Necrópole da Carrasqueira

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The Necrópolis of Carrasqueira, also known as the Necrópolis of Vale de Fuzeiros, consists of five tombs excavated in rock, dating from the High Middle Ages and attributed to the …

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16.1 km

Forneca Necropolis

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The continuation of the route displays another necropolis, this time that of Forneca. It consists of eight graves and two sinks excavated in the rock, dating from the High Middle Ages, probably used between the 6th and 7th centuries.

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33.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

1.41 km

1.31 km

810 m

210 m

Surfaces

30.7 km

1.52 km

1.13 km

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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