Route 13 Erra (Gravel Nível 3 - Red)

Mountainbiking · Portugal · Open

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Gravel Route, over 64,5 kilometers long and with 466 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 64.3 km

5:30 h

263 m

276 m

125 m

14 m

Route of high skill level that runs through the areas south of Erra, taking place mostly on wide dirt roads with few unevenness. This route allows you to explore the agricultural areas along the Sorraia River as well as the cork oak forests that characterize this region.

Author’s recommendation

Responsible Trails ® ensures that an annual technical audit is carried out in which the main points of the code of ethics are evaluated. Here you find the result of the last audit.

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Responsible Trails Criteria:

(last audit carried out in -28/08/2020)

Waymarks - 1 (Doesn’t have signs or waymarks - GPS or mobile app needed)

Conservations of the path - 4 (In a good overall status of conservation with some isolated situations.)

General Conservation - 4 (There aren’t any specific degraded areas identified.)

Information boards and signs - 3 (Reasonably maintained and with interest.)

Complementary boards - Not applicable

Safety and suport structures - 4 (Well-maintained essential structures.)

Local Community integration - 4 (Encourages integration / contacts with the community.)

Landscape intergration - 5 (Perfectly integrated into the landscape, exploring relevant points of interest.)

General Safety - 5 (The environment always as some risk.)

Author

João Ruano

Update: July 15, 2021

Difficulty

moderate

Stamina

Highest point

125 m

Lowest point

14 m

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Coordinates:

39.000216, -8.450512

DMS

39°00'00.8"N 8°27'01.8"W

UTM

29S 547581 4316944

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Coordinates

39.000216, -8.450512

DMS

39°00'00.8"N 8°27'01.8"W

UTM

29S 547581 4316944

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

Basic Equipment for Mountain Biking

Cycling helmet
Cycling gloves
Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear
Layered, moisture wicking clothing
Rucksack (with rain cover)
Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket)
Sunglasses
Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
Cell phone
Cash
Navigation equipment / map and compass

Technical Equipment for Mountain Biking

Air pump or CO2 pump including cartridges
Puncture repair kit
Replacement inner tube
Tire levers
Chain tool
Hex keys
Phone / device holder as required
Bike lock as required
Where applicable, the bike must meet requirements for road use by having a bell, front and rear lamps and spoke reflectors

The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.

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Status

Open

Difficulty

moderate

Distance

64.3 km

Duration

5:30 h

Ascent

263 m

Descent

276 m

Highest point

125 m

Lowest point

14 m

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