Bragança Urban Cycling Network
RC-BGC
22 km of urban bike paths with smart solutions, intelligent pedestrian bridges and the Xispas system (20 shared e-bikes).
Bike lane
Classification
Type of infrastructure:
Bike lane
Level of difficulty:
Easy
Recommended bicycle
Any
Infrastructure status:
Operational
Managing entity:
Municipality of Bragança
Technical Data
Distance in "km":
22
Estimated duration:
2h30 (by bicycle) / 5h (on foot)
Type of track layout:
Circular
Floor type:
Asphalt
Positive elevation difference in "m":
120
Negative elevation difference in "m":
120
Maximum altitude in "m":
720
Minimum altitude in "m":
640
Maximum slope in %:
Managing entity:
Municipality of Bragança
Location and Layout
Municipality:
Bragança
Multi-municipal:
Villages/towns:
Historic Center, Fervença River, Citadel, Stonemasonry Zone
Starting point:
Historic Center of Bragança
Starting coordinates:
41.8063, -6.7573
Destination:
Circular circuit — returns to the starting point.
Arrival coordinates:
41.8063, -6.7573
Services and Accessibility
Accessible to families
Pet friendly
Accessibility for Reduced Mobility
E-bike charging
Repair station
Bathrooms/Toilets
Bicycle rental
Description and Content
Bragança's urban cycling network is the most complete in the ANá region, with 22 km of cycle paths including the Fervença Cycle Path (along the river) and the Mãe D'Água Ecotrail. The network was designed with intelligent solutions, including smart walkways and adaptive lighting.
The Xispas electric bike sharing system provides 20 e-bikes at stations distributed throughout the city, allowing you to explore the Historic Center, the medieval Citadel (castle and Domus Municipalis), the Cantarias area, and the Montesinho Natural Park effortlessly on uphill climbs.
The connection with the Tua Ecotrail (37 km) allows you to extend your ride outside the city, towards Macedo de Cavaleiros and Mirandela.
Recommended season:
All year round. Winter can bring snow.
Does it pass through an olive grove?
Olive tourism notes:
Bragança is one of the olive oil production centers of Trás-os-Montes. It is linked to the Municipal Market and urban machinery.
External Links
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Link Wikiloc:
Link Komoot:
Link Outdoor Active:
Link Ciclovias PT
Official Link (URL)