Abelenda Bike Rental at the Ecopista do Dão
CYCLING SUGGESTIONS
DÃO ECOPISTA TOURS
Some suggestions for cycling (a part of) the Ecopista do Dão
Small Ecopista Tour to the Nagozela River Beach
7 km back and 7 km forth
- From Abelenda Bike Rental to the river beach (not an official river beach) near Nagozela.
- Only 7 km cycling from Abelenda Bike Rental, the best for small children
- Just after the second bridge (and after after kilometer marker 40.0), turn right on a unpaved road to the river (50m). Go off your bike and walk, it's a little bit steep. Take your bikes with you or lock them.
- A spectacular spot to have a break, a pick-nick (bring your own) or swim.
- Afterwards, cycle back or continue the Ecopista until for instance Tondela (see next suggestion)
Medium Ecopista Tour to Tondela or Tonda
19 km back and 19 km forth
- Cycle from Abelenda Bike Rental to Tondela (+/- 18 km). Therefor, turn left at Km 28.7 near the former station of Tondela and cycle to the center
- You can have lunch or coffee in the center before cycling back, or you can continue to the village of Tonda (easy to find) and have lunch in restaurant "Os 3 pipos". Afterwards, instead of cycling back, continue the road downwards until you reach the Ecopista.
- On the way back to Abelenda Bike Rental, visit the river beach Nagozela (just before kilometer marker 40) of the first suggestion.
Easy Ecopista Tour with Transfer
47 back (forth with the transfer)
- The most popular. To Viseu with our transfer Service and back by bicycle
- You cycle the 47 km back on a gently sloped constant descent, making it very easy to bike.
- On the way back to Abelenda Bike Rental you can have coffee at km 7.5, lunch at Km 16.5 and visit the river beach Nagozela at Km 40 (see the first suggestion).
- For detailed information see our page Bicycle Transfer Ecopista »
- The shorter versions with transfer. Detailed information on our other website:
30 km cycling with transfer.
Longer Ecopista Tour to Farminhão
30 km back and 30 km forth
- Cycle from Abelenda Bike Rental to Farminhão, located at kilometer marker 16.5.
- Have lunch in Restaurant "Station Alive" the former railway station, just at the side of the Ecopista.
- On the way back to Abelenda Bike Rental visit the river beach Nagozela at Km 40 (see the first suggestion).
Two-days Ecopista Tour with stay in Viseu
First day 47 km, second day also 47 km
- Cycle from Abelenda Bike Rental to Viseu (+/- 47km)
- Have lunch in Restaurant "Station Alive", the former railway station at Km marker 16.5, just at the side of the Ecopista. You can eat inside or outside.
- Stay in Viseu for the evening and the night. There is plenty accommodation to choose.
- Cycle back the second day. Have coffee at km 7.5 and lunch at "Ninho D´arara" Km 28.7. Visit the river beach Nagozela at Km 40 (see the first suggestion)
Reviews (on our other website) »
The Blue Part - Santa Comba Dão
| Km 49 | The beginning (or end) of the Ecopista do Dão at the station of Santa Comba Dão in Vimieiro |
| Km 47 | Location of Abelenda Bike Rental. You can reach us by car and park here |
| Km 44 | Nice bridge over the river Dão. Between Km 49 and 35 the Ecopista follows the banks of the river Dão. Every bend in the river is followed by a bend in the Ecopista, with stunning views. |
| Km 40 | River beach Nagozela. A spectacular spot to have a break. |
The Green Part - Tondela
| Km 35 | Between km 35 e 30 you will have lovely views over the valey of the river Pavia. Lots of oaks, cork oaks and chestnut trees, and also some nice vineyards. |
| Km 29 | The Ecopista passes the city of Tondela, but you hardly notice the movement of a city as it does not pass through the center. If you like to visit Tondela, turn left at the station. Further on, the Ecopista passes the ruins of the station of Santa Ovaia. |
| Km 24 | You pass the old Romanesque Gothic Church of Canas de Santa Maria, built in the fourteenth century. |
| Km 18 | The tunnel of Santa Catarina, about 200m long and illuminated with solar electricity, but not always working. |
The Red Part - Viseu
| Km 17 | The former station of Farminhão, now a café and good restaurant with the name "Station Alive" Contacts:  |
| Km 12 | Enter the steam locomotive from 1885, which is stationed in the Torredeita Station.  |
| Km 11 | In Mosteirinho, the Ecopista continueus over a beautiful bridge designed by Eiffel. |
| Km 7 | The station of Figueiró is now a nice café |
| Km 0 | The end (or the beginning) of the Ecopista in the Avenida da Europa in Viseu. |
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