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Route 12 Erra (Gravel Level 2 - Blue)

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Turismo do Alentejo, ERT
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Gravel Route, over 30,5 kilometers long and with 270 m of positive accumulated height. Beginning and ending at the "Polo B - Ribatejo no Centro Centro de Cycling da Erra - Coruche", located in the village of Erra.
Open
moderate
Distance 30.4 km
2:40 h
241 m
248 m
156 m
22 m
Course of moderate difficulty of the Cycling center of Erra - Coruche that crosses the area to the South, East and North of Erra. The route goes along the River Sorraia, crossing distinct landscapes - agricultural and grazing areas benefiting from the river banks, as well as hills with cork oaks. Further north, the predominant landscapes become eucalyptus forests and forests.

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Responsible Trails Criteria:

(last audit carried out in 31/05/2022)

 

Waymarks: 3 — It’s missing signs in at least one crossroad that can compromise the navigation without a map or GPS

Conservation of the path: 5 — In a good overall status of conservation and with no increase of difficulty or risks

General Conservation: 5 — Very well maintained and with superior quality

Information boards and signs: 4 — Well maintained and with interest

Complementary boards: 4 — Well-maintained essential structures

Safety and support structures: 5 — Strong connection to the community in which it operates and stimulate interaction

Local Community integration: 4 — Well integrated into the landscape and with points of interest

Landscape integration: 5 — Perfectly integrated into the landscape, exploring relevant points of interest

General Safety: 5 — No risks worthy of mention were identified

Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Highest point
156 m
Lowest point
22 m
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Coordinates:
DD
39.000227, -8.450524
DMS
39°00'00.8"N 8°27'01.9"W
UTM
29S 547580 4316945
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Coordinates

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39.000227, -8.450524
DMS
39°00'00.8"N 8°27'01.9"W
UTM
29S 547580 4316945
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Paulo Cura
January 23, 2022 · Community
Great track! We ran it instead of bike. Well marked and extraordinary views!
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Status
Open
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
30.4 km
Duration
2:40 h
Ascent
241 m
Descent
248 m
Highest point
156 m
Lowest point
22 m

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