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Caldas de Monchique Thermal Baths – Old Bridge of Silves loop from Silves

Mountain biking trails

Caldas de Monchique Thermal Baths – Old Bridge of Silves loop from Silves

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Caldas de Monchique Thermal Baths – Old Bridge of Silves loop from Silves

04:32

70.3km

960m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.59 km for 8 m

After 2.01 km for 39 m

After 2.13 km for 35 m

After 67.4 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.38 km

Silves Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Silves Castle is an impressive medieval fortress in the Algarve, Portugal. It was originally built on an older settlement and later expanded by the Arabs between the 8th and 13th …

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2

2.54 km

Porta de Loulé (Silves City Gate)

Highlight • Historical Site

Archaeological excavations here uncovered paving stones that are 1 meter below street level and consist of large, thick sandstone slabs.

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3

38.8 km

Rural road between Nave and Monchique

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Narrow paved road from Nave to Monchique roundabout, good alternative to N266.

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4

44.0 km

Caldas de Monchique Thermal Baths

Highlight • Settlement

Pretty, small thermal bath surrounded by lush wooded valley slopes. Old villas, shady places, small parks and babbling brooks. Restaurant and cafe in the center. Buses depart for Monchique or Portimao (Frota Azul) every 2 hours.

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5

53.7 km

Stork Nests

Highlight • Natural

mixed road and path route

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6

67.4 km

Old Bridge of Silves

Highlight • Bridge

The Roman Bridge of Silves (Portuguese: Ponte Romana) is a historic pedestrian bridge over the Arade River in Silves, Algarve, Portugal. Although its name suggests it dates back to Roman …

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7

67.6 km

Stork Nests and View of Silves Castle Along the Arade

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Storks aplenty next to the Arade in Silves, with a view of the Silves Castle in the background

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8

68.1 km

View of Silves Castle from the Arade Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great view of the Silves Castle from here

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B

70.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.4 km

24.9 km

5.24 km

5.09 km

1.10 km

537 m

Surfaces

56.3 km

8.24 km

2.77 km

2.23 km

657 m

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Highest point (440 m)

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Sunday 17 May

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