Almagreira Trail – Papôa Peninsula loop from Ferrel

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Portugal

Leiria

Ferrel

Almagreira Trail – Papôa Peninsula loop from Ferrel

Hard

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Almagreira Trail – Papôa Peninsula loop from Ferrel

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25.8km

120m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peniche/Santa Cruz

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.31 km

Almagreira Trail

Highlight • Trail

Nice trail with awesome view over the Atlantic Ocean

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2.38 km

View of the Peniche/Santa Cruz Coastline

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is also some nice trails to bike.

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5.50 km

Baleal Peninsula

Highlight • Beach

Baleal is a small peninsula (formerly an island) located north of Peniche, in the West region of Portugal, separated from the mainland by a tube, forming a beach of fine …

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12.0 km

Forte de Luz

Highlight • Historical Site

There is little left of the fort, but it is beautifully situated on the rocks.

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12.0 km

PENICHE

Highlight • Natural

Peniche is one of the most important centers for lace making in Portugal, an ancient art that is in danger of being lost over time.

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12.5 km

Papôa Peninsula

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you decide to dangle over the Peniche peninsula, you will be rewarded with a wild, romantic sea view and geological peculiarities. 20 million years of Portuguese geological history are …

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16.2 km

Cabo Carvoeiro and rock formations, Peniche

Highlight • Viewpoint

Magnificent views of the cliffs. A must when in Peniche.

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16.3 km

Cabo Carvoeiro Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cape Cavoeiro is behind the lighthouse. There is also a parking lot here. Theoretically, you can also go down a flight of stairs, but at your own risk, since there are signs warning you of stones breaking off.

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25.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.83 km

6.55 km

4.57 km

4.21 km

429 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

3.62 km

3.34 km

1.12 km

272 m

196 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

21°C

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Comments

April 22, 2024,Von Baleal nach Ferrel und weiter nach Peniche und zurück

Today, in calm conditions, we first cycled around Baleal. Beautiful island, then on to Ferrel and another beach, Almagreira. A few RVs were parked a little higher up, which had a unique view of the beach.
The Atlantic was practically free of waves today. Exactly a week ago, the waves were still there and the water was full of surfers. …

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July 27, 2025,Almagreira - Baleal - Peniche

The trail between Almagreira beach and Baleal is a delight. Judging by the many mountain bike tire tracks along the trail, there are many more who enjoy this little roller coaster.

Peniche was in full swing! I even felt like staying the night.

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June 19, 2024,🇵🇹 around Peniche and Baleal

Once again, the best way to get to know your surroundings is by bike. This way you can discover the somewhat hidden highlights of Peniche such as the small fishing district or the jewel Baleal with its ***** surf school for John.

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