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      Sintra trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared thousands of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Horseback. Popular destinations include Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais and Belas.
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      AKA: Concelho de Sintra
      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.

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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Sep 17, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      138
      Trails Mountain Bike
      138
      Trails E-Bike
      133
      Trails Gravel Bike
      38
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      20
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      14
      Trails Horse
      3
      Trails Hike
      135
      Trails Trail Running
      135
      Total Distance
      60 miles
      Total Descent
      23,894 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,571 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,618 ft
      Reports
      5,104
      Photos
      1,103
      Completed Counter
      10,249

      Articles

      Video: Micayla Gatto & Scotty Laughland Ride Sintra's Enchanted Forests - GoPro Track Down S1 EP3
      Aug 6, 2019 from pinkbike.com
      Scotty Laughland and Micayla Gatto headed to the Portuguese coast to sample as much of this mountain bike paradise as they could.
      Sub Regions

      Popular Sintra Mountain Biking Trails

      27
      Monge
      • 100 ★ 4.6 • 2,205 ft • 3 ft • 715 •
      Flowly loamy trail packed with berms and small drops.
      32
      Abano
      • 80 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 28 ft • 619 •
      Very fast narrow single-track surrounded by short bushes featuring some natural gullies.
      7
      Trilho do Avô
      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 2,628 ft • 0 ft • 546 •
      Highly rated popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      84
      Home Caution
      • 90 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 6 ft • 542 •
      Easy flow trail with tight berms in the top section followed by more open/faster berms on the second part. The third section is slightly steeper and more natural. To access the second section you need to do a small climb along the...
      7
      Kamikaze 1
      • 100 ★ 4.5 • 590 ft • 0 ft • 533 •
      Highly rated popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features drop, jump and rock face. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      74
      Burros Upper
      • 70 ★ 4.6 • 3,753 ft • 0 ft • 493 •
      Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. It features drop, jump and skinny. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
      2
      Kamikaze 2
      • 100 ★ 4.9 • 695 ft • 2 ft • 466 •
      Highly rated popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features drop, jump and rock face. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      19
      Dimas -1 e 0
      • 90 ★ 4.5 • 1,686 ft • 0 ft • 453 •
      Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. It features drop and jump. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 8 rides
      Yesterday
      • 9 rides
      Past Week
      • 70 rides

      Sintra Mountain Bike Routes

      167
      Sintra -37K 1200hm
      ★ 4.5 • 23 miles • 3,838 ft • 20 • Loop •
      Inicio junto á Penha Longa e subida em direcção ao trilho para chegar ao . No fim do Flow seguimos pelo...
      Acesso ao Malveira Escondido
      4,085 ft • 79 ft • 1 •
      Acesso ao sem ter de subir
      206
      Monge Pedra Amarela Peninha Guincho
      21 miles • 4,344 ft • 20 •
      Pedra Amarela Peninha Guincho
      Route #79537560
      • 23 miles • 5,227 ft • 18 •
      Route #74674489
      • 16 miles • 2,618 ft • 14 •
      Route #92070764
      • 27 miles • 3,760 ft • 1 •

      Photos of Sintra Mountain Bike

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      Apr 27, 2026 @ 11:11pm
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      Nov 15, 2024 @ 6:39am
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      Oct 25, 2024 @ 1:21pm
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      Oct 25, 2024 @ 1:21pm
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      Aug 3, 2024 @ 7:58am
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      Aug 3, 2024 @ 7:58am
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      Jul 26, 2024 @ 10:26pm
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      May 27, 2024 @ 8:27am
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      May 27, 2024 @ 8:27am
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      Mar 30, 2024 @ 11:29am
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      Mar 30, 2024 @ 11:29am
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      Mar 30, 2024 @ 11:29am
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      Videos of Sintra Mountain Bike

      4 seasons
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      2:14 | 38 | Jan 1, 2024
      2022
      mtb
      trail: 2022 (top)
      2:23 | 51 | Dec 22, 2023
      4 seasons
      mtb
      0:27 | 13 | Dec 14, 2023
      Impossivel by Mike/flow_crafter
      mtb
      0:00 | 202 | Sep 13, 2023
      Crash
      mtb
      0:15 | 288 | Feb 18, 2022
      50yr old rider goes down
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      trail: Abano
      0:12 | 149 | Dec 26, 2021
      Burros
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      trail: Abano
      0:30 | 46 | Mar 4, 2021
      Rinding around Sintra
      mtb
      9:50 | 79 | Sep 30, 2019

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      Wubbzy 3
      Sep 17, 2026 @ 10:37pm (Europe/Lisbon)
      Sep 17, 2026
      		 Very DryHteixeira Work in progress. Several features under...

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Bobbsled
      Sep 17, 2026 @ 10:42pm (Europe/Lisbon)
      Sep 17, 2026
      		 DryWork still undergoing, but rideable and safe.Hteixeira
      17 Pes
      Aug 22, 2026 @ 7:52am (Europe/Lisbon)
      Aug 21, 2026
      		 IdealE-Bike juank-dune
      Tapada Canudo
      Aug 22, 2026 @ 7:52am (Europe/Lisbon)
      Aug 21, 2026
      		 IdealE-Bike juank-dune
      Up to Monge
      Aug 22, 2026 @ 7:52am (Europe/Lisbon)
      Aug 21, 2026
      		 DryE-Bike juank-dune
      Return 17 Pes
      Aug 22, 2026 @ 7:52am (Europe/Lisbon)
      Aug 21, 2026
      		 DryE-Bike juank-dune
      Malveira - Peninha
      Aug 22, 2026 @ 7:52am (Europe/Lisbon)
      Aug 21, 2026
      		 UnknownE-Bike juank-dune
      Kamikaze 6 New Final
      Aug 22, 2026 @ 7:52am (Europe/Lisbon)
      Aug 21, 2026
      		 DryE-Bike juank-dune
      Kamikaze 6
      Aug 22, 2026 @ 7:52am (Europe/Lisbon)
      Aug 21, 2026
      		 DryE-Bike juank-dune
      Kamikaze 5
      Aug 22, 2026 @ 7:52am (Europe/Lisbon)
      Aug 21, 2026
      		 DryE-Bike juank-dune
      Kamikaze 4
      Aug 22, 2026 @ 7:52am (Europe/Lisbon)
      Aug 21, 2026
      		 DryE-Bike juank-dune

      Activity Feed

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      mattmalabananupdatetrailactivity #104400169
      Sep 22, 2026 @ 9:40pm
      1 hours
      JoaoMCarloswishlisttrailactivity #104375311
      Sep 22, 2026 @ 1:42pm
      9 hours
      TolyaqJ70x5wishlisttrailactivity #104279130
      Sep 21, 2026 @ 4:37am
      2 days
      PipSJOK7gwishlisttrailactivity #104184575 and 5 more
      Sep 19, 2026 @ 10:38pm
      Sep 19, 2026
      Hteixeiraaddreportactivity #104007343 and 1 more
      Sep 17, 2026 @ 2:37pm
      Sep 17, 2026

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      PanteranegratrailMundialnão consegui encontrar início. poderá ter...
      Aug 29, 2026 @ 2:35pm
      Aug 29, 2026
      eli_webitrailZZ TOPthis trails is (due to the wood fall) not...
      Aug 20, 2026 @ 12:29am
      Aug 20, 2026
      Billy192trail4 Seasons - BottomBrings you out on the road nicely
      Jul 31, 2026 @ 6:44am
      Jul 31, 2026
      Billy192trail4 Seasons - MiddleNice tech blue enjoyed
      Jul 31, 2026 @ 6:43am
      Jul 31, 2026
      Billy192trail4 Seasons - TopGreat trail plenty to get the heart rate up....
      Jul 31, 2026 @ 6:42am
      Jul 31, 2026

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      Local Mountain Biking Directory

      Local Trail Supporters

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike13860 miles23,894 ft37 miles1,572 ft
      		#498#21,0945,103324,253
      E-Bike13359 miles23,389 ft36 miles1,572 ft
      		#178#484,84216,569
      Gravel Bike3829 miles4,377 ft10 miles1,565 ft
      		#552#2129203
      Adaptive Bike2016 miles1,414 ft4 miles1,565 ft
      		#411#4884
      Winter Fat Bike136 miles1,211 ft3 miles1,194 ft
      		#453#4566
      Horse34 miles131 ft3,537 ft928 ft
      		#634#5324
      Hike13559 miles23,632 ft36 miles1,572 ft
      		#1,222#45,04811,369
      Trail Running13559 miles23,632 ft36 miles1,572 ft
      		#832#35,0491,695

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Sintra?
      Sintra has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Sintra?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Sintra are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Sintra?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Sintra are:
      • March (232 activities)
      • April (211 activities)
      • September (205 activities)
      Check the Sintra reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Sintra?
      There are 6 parking locations listed in Sintra. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Sintra?
      The longest trail in Sintra is Pedra Branca at 2.5 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Sintra?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Sintra?
      ▼ How many trails are in Sintra?
      Sintra has a total of 138 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Sintra to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Sintra?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Sintra is Koala with 38 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Sintra?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Sintra is Pedra Branca with 241 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Sintra?
      Sintra supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Sintra?
      The following bike services are available in Sintra:
      • Guides & Tours (3)
      • Bike Shop (2)
      • Shuttle Service (1)
      Browse the full Sintra directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Sintra?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Sintra is Variaçao Gato with an average grade of 10.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Sintra?
      Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Sintra. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Sintra?
      The overall region status for Sintra is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 117 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 78
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 9
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 12
      • Closed: 18
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Sintra?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Sintra:
      • Very Dry: 1 trail
      • Dry: 1 trail
      Check the Sintra trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Sintra?
      Yes, Sintra supports e-bike riding. There are 131 trails in Sintra that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Sintra?
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Sintra?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Sintra are:
      • AM (169 activities)
      • DH (13 activities)
      • XC (6 activities)
      Check the Sintra activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Sintra?
      The most popular Strava segments in Sintra are:
      • subida monge (6,220 athletes)
      • Largo dos Capuchos Climb short (5,627 athletes)
      • Peninha (5,154 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Sintra.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Sintra?
      There are currently 18 closed trails in Sintra. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 78
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 9
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 12
      • Closed: 18
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Sintra?
      Yes, there are 19 accessible/adaptive trails in Sintra. View all adaptive trails in Sintra for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Sintra?
      Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in Sintra: Browse all guiding and tour operators in Sintra.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Sintra?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Sintra?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Sintra are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Sintra.
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