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    3. Day 12: Lourinhã → Mafra

    Day 12: Lourinhã → Mafra

    from Lourinhã

    to Mafra

    E-Bike: 3h 02

    Bike: 4h 07

    47 kmDistance
    820 mElevation Gain
    Difficulty
    Traffic
    Lourinhã - Mafra
    Touring Bike

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    Description

    Ascending gentle climbs and battling a light headwind, the day was marked by scenic beauty and the joy of cycling. Additional Info: Mafra is home to the impressive Mafra National Palace, a Baroque masterpiece. The palace and its surrounding park provide a cultural interlude on your cycling route.

    Route

    47.0 km from Lourinhã to Mafra, 820 m climbing, easy difficulty

    Start Point
    Lourinhã
    End Point
    Mafra
    Country
    Portugal
    Regions
    Centro, Grande Lisboa, West, Área Metropolitana de Lisboa

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    Notable climbs on this day

    Climb {{number}} 1
    Category 4
    GPX
    1 km
    83 m
    5.8%
    max 7.5%
    Climb {{number}} 2
    Category 4
    GPX
    2 km
    123 m
    6.1%
    max 10.7%
    Climb {{number}} 3
    Category 4
    GPX
    3 km
    149 m
    4.6%
    max 6.7%

    At a glance

    Distance

    47 km

    Difficulty

    Easy

    Ascent

    820 m

    Suitable bikes

    Touring Bike

    Wind tendency for this stage

    Mixed wind

    Before dark

    Riding on
    18 km/h
    Average speed

    About 4h 21m on the bike, with short stops

    Sunrise 06:58 AM · sunset 05:46 PM at the finish, local time

    Leave by 12:54 PM to arrive 30 min before sunset

    Highlights along this route

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    • Viewpoint

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      Scenic View
    • Memorial

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      History
    • Museu Nacional da Música

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      Culture
      Andrew Comings from Same, USA · CC BY 2.0
    • Pelourinho da Lourinhã

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      Culture
      Alexkom000 · CC BY 4.0
    • Pelourinho de Mafra

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      Culture
      Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORT… · CC BY-SA 2.0
    • Dom João V

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      History
      Fredrik Rubensson from Stockholm, Sweden · CC BY-SA 2.0
    • Baloiço adaptado da Lourinhã

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      Culture
      Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORT… · CC BY-SA 2.0
    • Papa João XXI

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      Culture
      Pedro from Maia (Porto), Portugal · CC BY 2.0
    • Cavalo Livre

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      History
    • Homenagem de Joaquim Isidoro

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      History
    • Monument

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      History
    • Ao Valor do Infante

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      History
      Jules Verne Times Two · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Packing list

    Bike-specific essentials. Pack light, ride more.

    Hotel

    Everything you need for a comfortable cycling trip when staying in hotels or guesthouses.

    Bags & setup

    • Frame bag, seat pack or panniers
    • Small handlebar bag for valuables
    • Dry bags or zip bags

    Clothing

    • Cycling shorts or bib shorts
    • Cycling jersey or quick-dry shirt
    • Light insulation layer
    • Rain jacket
    • Socks and underwear
    • Gloves
    • Buff or thin hat
    • Off-bike clothes for the evening

    Tools & spares

    • Spare tube
    • Tyre levers
    • Mini pump or CO₂ inflator
    • Multitool
    • Patch kit
    • Chain quick link
    • Small bottle of chain lube
    • Zip ties and a little tape

    Navigation & power

    • Smartphone or GPS device
    • Handlebar mount
    • Charging cables
    • Power bank
    • Offline route or GPX file
    • Front and rear lights

    Food & water

    • Water bottles
    • Bars, nuts or other snacks
    • Small emergency food supply
    • Electrolytes for heat or long stages

    Personal items & documents

    • ID or passport
    • Bank card and some cash
    • Health insurance card
    • Sunscreen
    • First-aid kit
    • Personal medication
    • Toothbrush and small toiletries

    Camping extras

    Additional gear for bike trips with camping.

    Sleep system

    • Lightweight tent, bivy or tarp
    • Sleeping bag
    • Sleeping mat
    • Inflatable pillow or stuff sack
    • Earplugs

    Cooking & food

    • Small stove
    • Fuel
    • Pot or cup
    • Spoon or spork
    • Lighter
    • Lightweight meals
    • Water filter or purification tablets if needed

    Camp basics

    • Headlamp
    • Small microfibre towel
    • Biodegradable soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Trash bag
    • Extra dry bag for wet gear

    Tip Pack for the conditions, your route and the duration of your ride. Less weight means more freedom to go further.

    Lourinhã - Mafra
    Lourinhã - Mafra