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Algarve

Loulé (São Clemente)

Ria Formosa Marshlands – Loulé Market loop from Loulé

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Bike touring routes & trails

Portugal

Algarve

Loulé (São Clemente)

Ria Formosa Marshlands – Loulé Market loop from Loulé

Moderate

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Ria Formosa Marshlands – Loulé Market loop from Loulé

03:15

43.0km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.64 km for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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19.0 km

Ecovia of Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Cycleway

An enchanting place to relax and admire the most diverse landscapes.
Recommended activities: hiking 🥾 cycling🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚲

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23.3 km

Birdwatching 🐦 Ancão Estuary, Natural Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great spot to observe birds, but be here very early before the trail gets busy with runners, hikers, and bikers

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24.0 km

Birds observatory

Viewpoint

25.1 km

View of the lagoon at Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Lake

25.3 km

A trip to Loule is a worthwhile destination. A visit to the town's market hall is highly recommended, it's a hustle and bustle and you can find everything from fish to cheese, as well as fruit and ham!

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26.1 km

Birdwatching boardwalk in Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Highlight • Trail

Everywhere in the Ria Formosa you can observe the many species of birds that have settled in the nature reserve or stop off for a while. There are well-laid out paths everywhere to discover the birdlife.

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41.3 km

Quiet country road

Highlight • Trail

42.4 km

Loulé Market

Highlight • Settlement

The Loulé Municipal Market (Mercado Municipal de Loulé) is a historic covered market building in the centre of Loulé, opened in 1908.

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43.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

15.5 km

8.79 km

2.42 km

414 m

160 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

12.6 km

10.9 km

1.76 km

835 m

140 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

28°C

17°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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