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View of Barragem do Arade – Arade Dam loop from Cano

View of Barragem do Arade – Arade Dam loop from Cano

Hard

6

riders

View of Barragem do Arade – Arade Dam loop from Cano

03:13

38.5km

690m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Start point

Restaurant

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1

5.23 km

Visigothic Rock-Cut Tombs

Highlight • Historical Site

Here you can find interesting rock tombs from the Gothic period. Cafe Silva opposite is recommended.

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7.58 km

View of Barragem do Arade

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3

7.77 km

Arade Dam

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The 246-meter-long and 50-meter-high dam was built between 1944 and 1956. A turbine used to generate electricity there, but it is probably out of service now.

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4

8.28 km

Arade Dam

Highlight • Lake

The crest of the dam can be driven on.

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5

9.85 km

View of Monchique Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The reservoir is surrounded by green hills and plantations, with the blue of the water contrasting with the green of the vegetation, forming a very beautiful sight.

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6

10.9 km

Arade Dam

Highlight • Lake

In Route 'A Clockwork Orange' by Gravosfera

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16.4 km

Seaview from the hills of the Algarve hinterland

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful scenery for gravel bikes and mtb riders

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38.5 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

13.3 km

1.38 km

219 m

171 m

Surfaces

25.5 km

10.5 km

1.66 km

501 m

308 m

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Monday 18 May

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