Leiria, a region in Portugal, offers varied landscapes suitable for outdoor activities. Its geography includes an Atlantic coastline with beaches and cliffs, rolling hills, forests, and river valleys formed by the Lis and Lena rivers. The Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park contributes limestone formations and diverse terrain. These features make Leiria a destination for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
The Leiria region provides a range of…
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86
hikers
8.39km
02:10
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
7.17km
01:52
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.97km
01:11
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.48km
01:43
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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130
runners
10.0km
01:03
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.6km
01:30
210m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.9km
01:16
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12.9km
01:25
230m
230m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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30
riders
60.6km
04:18
520m
520m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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49.0km
03:30
510m
510m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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32.1km
02:46
560m
560m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

6
riders
58.4km
04:50
950m
950m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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22
riders
70.3km
03:06
450m
450m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

18
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53.5km
02:22
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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24.6km
01:06
130m
130m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

15
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68.3km
02:58
410m
410m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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22
riders
58.7km
04:54
1,160m
1,160m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

21
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37.4km
02:40
90m
90m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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49.9km
03:06
400m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
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49.8km
03:27
530m
530m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
41.4km
02:31
180m
180m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18.8km
01:24
230m
230m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
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22.0km
01:33
350m
350m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Leiria offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes such as an Atlantic coastline, rolling hills, forests, and river valleys. More than 80 routes are available for exploration.
Leiria offers diverse cycling routes, including scenic paths through the countryside and along the Atlantic coast. Options include the "Ciclovia da Estrada Atlântica" and the Atlantic Road Bike Path. The Cycling around Leiria guide provides further details.
Yes, Leiria provides mountain biking trails suitable for various skill levels. Challenging routes can be found within the Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park. The MTB Trails around Leiria guide lists specific options.
Hiking trails are available throughout the Leiria region, notably within the Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park. This park features limestone formations, caves, and trails leading to viewpoints and waterfalls. Guides like Hiking around Leiria offer detailed information.
Leiria offers family-friendly options, particularly for hiking and cycling. The Ribeira das Quelhas Boardwalks provide accessible routes to cascades and lagoons. The Family-friendly hikes around Leiria guide highlights suitable trails.
Leiria's routes feature diverse natural landscapes including the Atlantic coastline with sandy beaches and cliffs, rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves. The Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park is known for its limestone formations and caves. Rivers like the Lis and Lena, along with forests, lakes, and waterfalls, are also present.
Leiria offers routes for various skill levels, from easy to challenging. There are gentle paths for beginners and families, such as the Rio Lis Cycle Path. More demanding trails exist for mountain biking and hiking, particularly within the Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park.
Leiria's outdoor routes are well-regarded on komoot, with more than 5,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
Komoot offers several guides for Leiria, including Cycling around Leiria, MTB Trails around Leiria, and Hiking around Leiria. Other guides cover specific interests like Road Cycling, Easy Hikes, Running Trails, and Gravel Biking.
Yes, Leiria provides routes specifically for road cycling. These routes often traverse the countryside and along the Atlantic Road, offering scenic views. The Road Cycling Routes around Leiria guide details suitable options.
For official tourism information regarding Leiria, the "Visite Leiria" website is recommended. This resource is accessible via the Câmara Municipal de Leiria website, which is www.cm-leiria.pt.
The general phone number for the Municipality of Leiria is +351 244 839 500. For regional tourism inquiries, the Tourist Office of Leiria/Fatima can be reached at +351 244 848 771.

