Day trip from Coimbra by Train and Bicycle

Day trip from Coimbra by Train and Bicycle

A wonderful day trip from Coimbra to the nature of central Portugal.

- 45 min. by train from Coimbra
- 47 km cycling on a gently sloped constant descent
- One-way, with our transfer service

The landscape is very beautiful, with views of mountains and valleys covered with oaks, cork oaks and chestnut trees, but also some vineyards, cultivated land and small villages. In the distance the mountains of the Serra do Caramulo (in the north) and the Serra da Estrela (in the south) are always present.

The second part of this path runs along the banks of the river Pavia and Dão. Every bend in the river is followed by a bend in the Ecopista, with stannic views.

Itinerary

09.38h: The train leaves from Coimbra-B to Santa Comba Dão (Be aware, there are 2 train stations in Coimbra: Coimbra and Coimbra-B).

10.21h: Arrival at the station of Santa Comba Dão and beginning of the transfer to Viseu by car or taxi-van.

11.00h: Arrival at the beginning of the Ecopista do Dão in Viseu where you can try out our bicycles and start cycling the Ecopista on a gently sloped constant descent, making it very easy to bike.

At Km 7,5: You can have a coffee break at the Cais Bar, located directly at the Ecopista.

At Km 16,5 You can have lunch at "Restaurant Station Alive" in Farminhão, also located directly at the Ecopista (open every day).

Just before Km 40 is a nice river beach, 50 meters from the track, near Nagozela. Not an official river beach - only local people know about it.

Just before Km 47 you arrive at Abelenda Bike Rental, where you deliver your bicycles. You can have a hot shower here if you like and change your clothes before we bring you back to the station of Santa Comba Dão (10 minutes drive).

18.12h: Return by train to Coimbra after a wonderful day trip in the nature of central Portugal.

19.00h: Arrival at the station of Coimbra-B.



Stop At:

• Tondela, Tondela, Viseu District, Northern Portugal