BTT J Salir
One of the classic mountain bike circuits by Prof. Arménio at Salir in the council of Loulé.
Not very difficult, only a few more demanding stretches on the rocky paths through typical Barrocal area with it's fertile red sticky clay and innumerous springs and noras. Especially along the first part in south western direction many of these ingenious water pumps of Arab design can be seen. The route turns east to go around Salir, down through the Moinhos river and up to the pretty hamlet of Palmeiros after following a rocky single track. Great views of the Serra do Caldeirão north of us and more lovely descending passing the Moreno spring. After crossing the main road 124 we head west again along the foot of the hill range in the direction of the Classified Site of Rocha da Pena. This ride won't take us there since we finish in Salir before, but the impressive limestone formation with it's caves and stone walls dating back to the Iron Age is well worth a visit.
Not very difficult, only a few more demanding stretches on the rocky paths through typical Barrocal area with it's fertile red sticky clay and innumerous springs and noras. Especially along the first part in south western direction many of these ingenious water pumps of Arab design can be seen. The route turns east to go around Salir, down through the Moinhos river and up to the pretty hamlet of Palmeiros after following a rocky single track. Great views of the Serra do Caldeirão north of us and more lovely descending passing the Moreno spring. After crossing the main road 124 we head west again along the foot of the hill range in the direction of the Classified Site of Rocha da Pena. This ride won't take us there since we finish in Salir before, but the impressive limestone formation with it's caves and stone walls dating back to the Iron Age is well worth a visit.
Distance: 15,98 km.
Accumulated ascent: 262 m.
Our rating:
- Technical difficulty: 2/5
- Physical difficulty: 3/5
- Scenery: 4/5
Points of interest:
- Ruins of the 12th or 13th century Mourish castle in Salir and archaeological site
- Classified Site of Rocha da Pena
- Barrocal, Natura 2000 PTCON0049, www.icnb.pt
Track author: Prof. Arménio, http://www.cm-loule.pt/
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