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Torre (Serra da Estrela) from Seia

Seia, PortugalRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

29 km
Distance
1,522 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,522 m
Distance
29 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0002,5000 km10 km20 km29 kmHighest point1,989 m at 29.0 kmStart0 kmFinish29 km

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists capable of sustained climbing over 1522 m in 29 km.

29 km climb from Seia to Torre in Serra da Estrela, Portugal, gaining 1522 m altitude.

The route starts in Seia at 522 m elevation and quickly ascends on paved roads, beginning with a 4 km climb at 7% average gradient to 811 m. It passes through São Romão at 3.3 km and Senhora do Desterro at 6.1 km. Following a brief descent, the main climb continues for 22.4 km at an average 5.3% gradient, reaching 1989 m at Torre near the end of the route. The surface is 99% paved with 15 km on main roads without cycle lanes, mainly on EM 513, ER 338, and EN 339 roads, plus minor roads and quiet streets. A long stretch of 13.9 km from 4.2 to 18.1 km has no café, shop, or water, so prepare accordingly. Toilets and water are available early in Seia; the Fonte dos Perus spring is near 26.1 km. Cafés and shops are clustered near the start, with Café Rodrigo at 0.5 km off-route. At the finish, the A Torre restaurant is nearby. Attractions include Pelourinho de Seia near the start and viewpoint Miradouro do Vale de Loriga at 26.5 km off-route.

Highlights

  • Climb to Torre at 1989 m altitude
  • São Romão at 3.3 km
  • Long 13.9 km stretch without refreshment
  • Viewpoint Miradouro do Vale de Loriga at 26.5 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. São Romão 3.3 km
  2. Senhora do Desterro 6.1 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
São Romão climb2.2 km4 km277 m7 %10.4 %811 m
Senhora do Desterro climb6.4 km22.4 km1177 m5.3 %10.4 %1989 m

High point 1989 m at 28.8 km; low point 522 m.

São Romão climb · starts at 2.2 km

4 km at 7% · 277 m
550600650700750800ELEVATION (M)8.4%9.3%4.9%0 km1234.0 kmDISTANCE (KM)São Romão climb · 810 mSTEEPEST 9.3%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Senhora do Desterro climb · starts at 6.4 km

22.3 km at 5.3% · 1177 m
10001200140016001800ELEVATION (M)8.0%8.9%8.1%4.7%4.4%9.2%5.7%4.4%4.2%3.6%5.9%7.7%4.9%4.1%1.9%-1.6%2.2%4.9%5.4%0 km123456789101112131415161718192022.3 kmDISTANCE (KM)Senhora do Desterro climb · 1,987 mSTEEPEST 9.2%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
52% main road · 44% minor road · 3% quiet street
Main roads
15 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used
EM 513 (11 km), ER 338 (8 km), EN 339 (5 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
84% climbing · 6% descending · 10% flat
Steep sections
16.8 km over 5% · 6.7 km over 8% · 1 km over 10%

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0.4 kmFonte de Seia · drinking water · on the route
  2. 0.4 kmCycling Center · bike shop · on the route
  3. 0.5 kmCafé Rodrigo · café · on the route
  4. 0.7 kmToilets · on the route
  5. 1.3 kmContinente Bom Dia · supermarket · 100 m off route
  6. 2.2 kmFarmácia Sena · pharmacy · on the route
  7. 2.6 kmBP · petrol station · on the route
  8. 18.1 kmCafé · 100 m off route
  9. 26.1 kmFonte dos Perus · spring · on the route
  10. 28.8 kmA Torre · restaurant · 80 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 0.2 km — Pelourinho de Seia (attraction)
  • 7.1 km — Baloiço Senhora do Desterro (attraction)
  • 12.3 km — Cabeça do Velho (attraction)
  • 16.8 km — Vale da Nave Travessa (Albufeira da Barragema do Covão do Curral (viewpoint)
  • 21.7 km — Penha do Gato (peak, 1771.14 m)
  • 26.5 km — Miradouro do Vale de Loriga (viewpoint)

At the start

  • Pastelaria Zé Manel · café · 100 m
  • Café Bola de Neve · café · 90 m
  • Cafeteria · patisserie · 230 m
  • Cycling Center · bike shop · 170 m
  • Sei Lá · restaurant · 80 m

At the finish

  • A Torre · restaurant · 100 m

Stay after this ride

  • Campismo do Covão da Ametade · campsite · 2.2 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
2 h 04 min

Know before you go

  • 13.9 km without café, shop or water from km 4.2 to 18.1
  • 15 km on main roads without cycle lanes

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.