Mountain Bike Tracks in Portugal

ATB in Portugal


Stunning mountain bike tours between the Rio Dão and the Rio Mondego.


All starting and ending at Quinta da Abelenda



Mountain biking in central Portugal

One of the most beautiful ATB regions in Portugal.


Mountain Bike route along the rio Dão The area in and around the Dão and Mondego rivers can rightly be called a mountain biking paradise.
A diverse landscape: forests, small vineyards, fields, streams, and rivers. But also charming old villages with many stone houses. And countless dirt roads and trails where you’ll rarely encounter anyone.
A hilly terrain that’s not so high as to make it all climbing. Occasionally, you’ll face a long ascent, but most of the time, it’s a mix of climbs and descents.
And often, stunning panoramic views.

We’ve designed several beautiful ATB tours, starting and ending at Quinta da Abelenda, which you can follow using GPS on your smartphone.

rocks on the track At the rio Mondego




The Tours

1. Two Rivers, Dão - Mondego


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Mountainbike route near Cagido-Santa Comba Dão From Quinta da Abelenda, start with a short ride along the Ecopista do Dão before taking a quiet country road to Óvoa. From there, follow stunning off-road trails to the Rio Mondego. At the river beach Senhora da Ribeira, you can enjoy a coffee or a drink on the terrace.
Next, cycle a few kilometres along the banks of the Mondego before heading back to Quinta da Abelenda with a mix of climbs and descents on beautiful tracks.

In total, the route involves about 500 metres of climbing (and descending).
Distance: 26 km
Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours, plus any stops you make.



2. Rio Dão - Rio Mondego via Parada


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Mountain bike route along the banks of the Rio Mondego A stunning ride from Quinta da Abelenda to the charming villages of Castelejo and Parada, followed by a descent into the valley of the Rio Mondego. After passing the river beach by the Mondego (no facilities here), cycle 1.5 km along the river before heading uphill and through the forest back to Quinta da Abelenda. Beautiful trails and breathtaking views await.

Total ascent (and descent): approximately 440 metres.
Distance: 21 km
Duration: 2 hours, plus your stops.



3. Abelenda - River Beach Papízios - Abelenda


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Mountain bike route overlooking the rio Dão From Quinta da Abelenda, ride uphill to the village of Papízios, then descend towards the Rio Dão. After crossing the river, head uphill again to the viewpoint with the swing "Baloiça dos Namorados," as seen in the photo. From there, continue along the river to the beach in Papízios. After that, head back inland towards São João de Areias and finally return to Abelenda.
A beautiful route with some challenging climbs.

Total ascent (and descent): approximately 650 metres.
Distance: 28 km
Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours, plus your stops.



4. Along the banks of the Rio Mondego


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Mountain bike route along the banks of the Rio Mondego. Up to the Rio Mondego, 10 km, this route is the same as Route 2. After reaching the river, Route 2 turns right, while this route continues to the left, leading you along the riverbank for 8 km. Along the way, you'll pass the stunning waterfall Posso do Inverno.
After crossing to the other side, the route takes you through a series of challenging climbs—definitely worth it! Continuing through the charming village of Sevilha, you'll reach the viewpoint Pedra da Sé before heading back to Quinta da Abelenda.

Total ascent (and descent): approximately 870 metres. Distance: 37 km Duration: 3.5 to 4 hours, plus your stops.



5. Abelenda - Nagozela - Abelenda


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Mountainbike route near Nagozela From Quinta da Abelenda, start with a 4 km ride along the Ecopista do Dão, then head up and down towards Nagozela, enjoying various beautiful viewpoints along the way. Continue on to Treixedo before descending to the Rio Dão. The final 2 km bring you back to Abelenda via the Ecopista.
A very scenic route!

Total ascent (and descent): approximately 520 metres.
Distance: 25 km
Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours, plus your stops.