Memory Arch – Alcobaça Monastery loop from Valado

Mountain biking trails

Portugal

Leiria

Valado Dos Frades

Memory Arch – Alcobaça Monastery loop from Valado

Hard

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Memory Arch – Alcobaça Monastery loop from Valado

05:10

62.0km

1,080m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 34.6 km for 43 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20.6 km

Picnic area of the Ecopista da Bezerra - Porto de Mós

Highlight • Rest Area

From here you can walk or cycle one or both sections that make up the Ecopista da Bezerra - Porto de Mós. The route, whether going up or down, is …

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22.1 km

Porta Coverture

Highlight • Structure

29.1 km

Serro Ventoso Swing

Highlight • Viewpoint

Located in the heart of the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park, this swing and viewpoint offers an excellent view from the top of the mountain, to the valley …

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36.7 km

Memory Arch

Highlight • Monument

This spot offers a magnificent panorama of the coast and a 360 degree view.

On the historical aspect, it was built by the Cistercian monks, it measures 4 meters high …

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54.5 km

Alcobaça Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

The Alcobaça Monastery is a Roman Catholic monastic complex located in the town of Alcobaça, in central Portugal, some 120km north of Lisbon. The monastery was established in 1153 by …

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62.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

22.2 km

9.62 km

2.79 km

842 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

17.6 km

10.1 km

7.77 km

6.31 km

402 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

19°C

13°C

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

April 8, 2023,A fantastic treck with breathtaking landscapes through the serra dos candeeiros starting in Alcobaça. Good for mtb bike but I did it on gravel bike. there are some technical parts, for gravel bike I suggest minimum .45" tires.

A fantastic track with breathtaking landscapes through the serra dos candeeiros starting in Alcobaça. Good for mtb bike but I did it on gravel bike. there are some technical parts, for gravel bike I suggest minimum .45" tires.