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Loulé (São Sebastião)

Ria Formosa Marshlands loop from Loulé

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Portugal

Algarve

Loulé (São Sebastião)

Ria Formosa Marshlands loop from Loulé

Moderate

5.0

(2)

riders

Ria Formosa Marshlands loop from Loulé

03:25

55.1km

240m

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: May 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Ria Formosa-Castro Marim

Zona de Proteção Especial da Ria Formosa

Reserva Natural Local da Foz do Almargem e do Trafal

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.5 km

View of the lagoon at Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Lake

13.5 km

Birds observatory

Viewpoint

13.9 km

Ria Formosa Natural Park 🌳

Highlight • Natural

Coastal park with excellent firm dirt trails and some board walks on both sides of the lagoon

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14.1 km

Boardwalks by the water for cyclists and pedestrians

Highlight • Bridge

Both pedestrians and cyclists are allowed to use these wooden walkways over the dunes 😎

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14.2 km

Birdwatching 🐦 Ancão Estuary, Natural Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great spot to observe birds, but be here very early before the trail gets busy with runners, hikers, and bikers

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16.4 km

Ecovia of Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Cycleway

An enchanting place to relax and admire the most diverse landscapes.
Recommended activities: hiking 🥾 cycling🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚲

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17.1 km

Causeway to Praia & Ilha de Faro ⛱️

Highlight • Bridge

It's worth taking the causeway across the Estero Baião to the sandy banks of Ilha de Faro.

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19.5 km

Praia da Ilha de Faro

Beach

40.5 km

A trip to Loule is a worthwhile destination. A visit to the town's market hall is highly recommended, it's a hustle and bustle and you can find everything from fish to cheese, as well as fruit and ham!

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41.3 km

Birdwatching boardwalk in Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Highlight • Trail

Everywhere in the Ria Formosa you can observe the many species of birds that have settled in the nature reserve or stop off for a while. There are well-laid out paths everywhere to discover the birdlife.

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55.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

15.8 km

12.7 km

3.81 km

1.71 km

573 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.1 km

17.3 km

8.51 km

1.95 km

823 m

443 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

24°C

11°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Ria Formosa Marshlands loop from Loulé

View of the lagoon at Ria Formosa Natural Park

Ria Formosa Natural Park 🌳

Boardwalks by the water for cyclists and pedestrians

Birdwatching 🐦 Ancão Estuary, Natural Park

Ecovia of Ria Formosa Natural Park

Causeway to Praia & Ilha de Faro ⛱️

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Birdwatching boardwalk in Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

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