Encarnação is a locality within the municipality of Mafra, Portugal, offering diverse landscapes for outdoor activities. The area features a compelling mix of coastal paths, forested hills, and natural parks. Its proximity to the Atlantic coastline provides scenic views and varied terrain, while inland areas include protected natural spaces like the Tapada Nacional de Mafra. This geographical variety supports several sports like jogging, hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, and more.
Encarnação provides a range of…
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4.7
(41)
3,174
runners
18.5km
01:55
70m
70m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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335
runners
8.48km
00:56
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3,618
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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779
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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1,902
hikers
19.2km
04:55
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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357
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7.18km
01:59
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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326
hikers
8.12km
02:12
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27
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8.48km
02:23
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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325
riders
14.5km
00:53
40m
40m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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60
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25
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60.9km
03:46
540m
540m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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101
riders
21.3km
02:00
440m
440m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

54
riders
16.7km
01:31
340m
340m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

32
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45.0km
02:46
320m
320m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27
riders
14.9km
01:15
270m
270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.8
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110
riders
36.2km
02:57
600m
600m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51
riders
48.6km
03:15
530m
530m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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11
riders
43.5km
02:58
270m
270m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
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46.3km
03:08
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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58
riders
12.8km
00:35
30m
30m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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79
riders
23.2km
01:10
160m
160m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

43
riders
22.0km
01:25
400m
400m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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15
riders
17.6km
00:54
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Encarnação, located within the municipality of Mafra, offers diverse outdoor activities. These include Jogging, Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The area features coastal paths, forested areas, and proximity to natural parks.
Komoot features 13 routes in the Encarnação area. These routes cover various sports and terrains. Users have rated these routes an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Yes, Encarnação offers several jogging routes. Users can find detailed information and route options in the Running Trails around Encarnação guide. These routes provide varied terrains for different fitness levels.
Encarnação provides a range of hiking trails, from coastal walks to routes within natural parks. For a comprehensive overview, consult the Hiking around Encarnação guide. Specific options include easy hikes and family-friendly routes.
Yes, Encarnação offers easy hiking trails suitable for beginners and those seeking less strenuous options. The Easy hikes around Encarnação guide provides specific routes. These trails often feature gentle terrain and accessible paths.
Encarnação includes hiking routes suitable for families. These trails are generally less challenging and offer enjoyable experiences for all ages. Information on these routes is available in the Family-friendly hikes around Encarnação guide.
Encarnação supports various cycling activities, including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. Cyclists can explore scenic coastal roads and forest paths. Guides like Cycling around Encarnação offer detailed route information.
Yes, mountain biking trails are available in the Encarnação area. These routes often feature varied elevation changes and forest paths. The MTB Trails around Encarnação guide provides specific options for mountain bikers.
Encarnação is close to several natural attractions, including coastal paths and beaches like Foz do Lizandro. The Tapada Nacional de Mafra, an extensive protected forest, is also nearby. The region is also in proximity to the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park.
Outdoor activities in Encarnação can be combined with visits to historical landmarks. The Mafra National Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located nearby. The Forte do Milreu also offers historical interest and panoramic coastal views.
Outdoor activities in Encarnação are popular among komoot users. More than 126,000 visitors have shared their experiences in the area. The routes have received an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 7,600 ratings.
As Encarnação is a locality within Mafra, dedicated tourism information can be found through the Mafra City Council. For broader tourism information about Portugal, including natural parks, consult Turismo de Portugal. Encarnação does not have a standalone tourism body.

