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Cerro da Corte Gravel Loop


A gravel cycling route starting from Santa Barbara de Nexe

Explore the rustic beauty of Cerro da Corte on this 58 km gravel cycling route.

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This intermediate-level gravel route covers 58 km and includes an ascent of 1156 meters. It offers a unique and immersive biking experience through the scenic countryside near Santa Bárbara de Nexe. The highlights of this route include Concelho, Querença, Cerro da Corte, Eira de Agosto, and Miradoura das Castanhas. The difficulty level is 3, making it suitable for well-trained amateur cyclists. The epicness score for this route is 3.

gravel
58 km
1156 m
Tough
Route profile

Highlights on the route

Start: Santa Bárbara de Nexe Village center
Santa Bárbara de Nexe: Cycling paradise in the Algarve
Santa Bárbara de Nexe is a locality in the Algarve region of Portugal. As a road and gravel cyclist, this area offers beautiful cycling routes with scenic views of the countryside and coast. The roads are generally in good condition and there are plenty of quiet backroads to explore. One of the notable cycling spots nearby is the climb to Alto do Cerro de São Miguel, which offers a challenging ascent and rewards cyclists with stunning panoramic views at the top. Overall, Santa Bárbara de Nexe is a great locality for cyclists looking to enjoy both road and gravel riding in a picturesque setting.
Concelho362 mPeak
Concelho, at the 7 km mark, is a traditional Algarvian village with narrow streets and a historic church.
QuerençaVillage
Querença, at the 12 km mark, offers beautiful views of the Algarve countryside and is famous for its artisanal honey production.
Cerro da CorteHamlet
Cerro da Corte, at the 18 km mark, is an idyllic hilltop village with panoramic views, cobblestone streets, and traditional houses.
Eira de Agosto515 mPeak
Eira de Agosto, located at the 26 km mark, is a rustic countryside hamlet with lush vineyards, olive groves, and traditional Algarvian rural charm.
Miradoura das CastanhasViewpoint
Miradoura das Castanhas, at the 46 km mark, offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the Algarve countryside and the Atlantic Ocean.
Botelho384 mPeak
Botelho, located at the 51 km mark, is a small village known for its panoramic viewpoints and charming rural atmosphere.
Finish: Santa Bárbara de Nexe Village center
Santa Bárbara de Nexe: Cycling paradise in the Algarve

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