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Penha Garcia Dam – Proença-a-Velha loop from Alcains

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Road cycling routes
Portugal
Castelo Branco
Alcains

Penha Garcia Dam – Proença-a-Velha loop from Alcains

Hard

12

riders

Penha Garcia Dam – Proença-a-Velha loop from Alcains

05:59

132km

1,280m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 81.6 km for 107 m

After 105 km for 234 m

After 106 km for 534 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

4.15 km

Escalos Baixo to Escalos Cima

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

2

83.2 km

Penha Garcia Dam

Highlight • Lake

The spectacular Penha Garcia Reservoir is situated naturally in a gorge surrounded by mountains in the valley of the Ponsul River. The town of Penha Garcia, located near the border …

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3

100 km

Medelim Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Nice bakery full of local breads, on typical village of Beira Baixa. There's also a small grocery shop.

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106 km

Proença-a-Velha

Highlight • Settlement

Proença-a-Velha was born with the nation itself, linked to the repopulation promoted by King Afonso Henriques and, later, to the Templar charter of 1218. A fertile land with vast olive …

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132 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

112 km

10.3 km

9.79 km

377 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

120 km

10.7 km

896 m

239 m

173 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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