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Dirt road through the mines – Caution: Lynxes loop from Barragem da Tapada Pequena

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Dirt road through the mines – Caution: Lynxes loop from Barragem da Tapada Pequena

Hard

3

riders

Dirt road through the mines – Caution: Lynxes loop from Barragem da Tapada Pequena

04:14

49.1km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

868 m

Mason & Barry Administration Building (Former Mine Palace)

Highlight • Historical Site

Mina S.Domingos, the town itself. Just 17 km from Mértola is the perfect place to explore the surroundings. The old english copper mine started in 1859 and finished in 1968. …

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2

1.95 km

Dirt road through the mines

Highlight • Trail

nice surface and good views

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3

19.7 km

Caution: Lynxes

Highlight • Natural Monument

watch out for big cats

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29.5 km

Senhora do Amparo

Peak

5

48.6 km

Mina de Sabores Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

You don’t have so many options here, but this one deserves a stop. Good local food.

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B

49.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.4 km

19.6 km

2.71 km

315 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.7 km

9.72 km

6.19 km

453 m

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Lowest point (70 m)

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