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Proserpina Roman Dam – Roman Monuments of Mérida loop from Merida

Proserpina Roman Dam – Roman Monuments of Mérida loop from Merida

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Proserpina Roman Dam – Roman Monuments of Mérida loop from Merida

02:13

30.3km

250m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.16 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.18 km

Roman Theatre of Mérida

Highlight • Historical Site

The Roman Theater of Mérida is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its enormous archaeological, cultural and architectural value. Emerita Augusta was built in the most faithful style of the great capital of the empire and its structures attest to this. Since 1933, an international classical theater festival has been held in this theater.

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2.17 km

Xenodoquio

Archaeological Site

18.2 km

Proserpina Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

About five kilometres to the northwest of the city is this Roman reservoir, in the same place where the famous Battle of Albuera took place. It was in this battle that Isabel la Católica decided the dispute over the throne of Castile between her and Juana “la Beltraneja”.

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18.4 km

Proserpina Roman Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Proserpina Dam or Reservoir is one of the oldest and best-preserved Roman hydraulic works in the world. It is located about 5 km north of Mérida, in Extremadura, and forms part of the Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993. The name “Proserpina” was adopted in the 18th century, after the discovery of an inscription dedicated to the goddess Ataecina-Proserpina.

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19.4 km

Proserpina Roman Dam

Highlight • Monument

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28.7 km

Roman Monuments of Mérida

Highlight • Historical Site

Emerita Augusta was the capital of the Roman province of Lusitania and since then it has been the nerve center of Extremadura. Today it is the regional capital and the cradle of Roman heritage in southern Spain. Its archaeological and monumental complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attests to its importance for centuries.

Emerita Augusta was planned as a version of the capital of the empire in Lusitania, in its Roman theater a classical theater festival is still held today. The Roman bridge over the Guadiana, with its 800 meters, is the longest in the Iberian Peninsula. Mérida also has other Roman monuments such as the temple of Diana or the aqueduct. Its Arab citadel was also one of the bastions of the Muslim kingdom of Al-Andalus.

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28.9 km

Walls of Mérida

Highlight • Historical Site

28.9 km

Mérida's Roman Bridge and She‑Wolf Statue

Highlight • Bridge

The Puente Romano crosses the Guadiana river and, with its 64 granite arches and a length of 800m, is one of the most striking remains from this period.

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28.9 km

Mérida Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Mérida is a World Heritage Site - thanks to its many monuments from Roman times: e.g. The old Roman theater, the Temple of Diana or the old Roman bridge are all to be visited. The Roman Museum is also worth a visit.

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30.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

5.64 km

4.98 km

1.35 km

625 m

145 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

4.84 km

4.35 km

2.33 km

1.09 km

863 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

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Proserpina Roman Dam – Roman Monuments of Mérida loop from Merida

Roman Theatre of Mérida

Proserpina Reservoir

Proserpina Roman Dam

Proserpina Roman Dam

Roman Monuments of Mérida

Walls of Mérida

Mérida's Roman Bridge and She‑Wolf Statue

Mérida Old Town

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