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Arade Dam – Fennel Dam loop from Barragem do Arade

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Algarve

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Arade Dam – Fennel Dam loop from Barragem do Arade

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Arade Dam – Fennel Dam loop from Barragem do Arade

01:16

13.2km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Centro Nacional de Reprodução do Lince Ibérico

Arade/Odelouca

Monchique

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42 m

Arade Dam

Highlight • Lake

The crest of the dam can be driven on.

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8.73 km

Fennel Dam

Highlight • Monument

It's impossible to miss this dam: the enormous stone and cement wall in the middle of the mountains invites you to stop for a moment and admire its grandeur. There's …

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11.6 km

View of Monchique Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The reservoir is surrounded by green hills and plantations, with the blue of the water contrasting with the green of the vegetation, forming a very beautiful sight.

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13.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.26 km

4.17 km

544 m

198 m

Surfaces

9.61 km

3.33 km

165 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Arade Dam – Fennel Dam loop from Barragem do Arade

Arade Dam

Fennel Dam

View of Monchique Reservoir

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