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SaveSintra 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. Trails here are often flowy and loose. Common trail features include jumps, drops and berms. Many trails are family friendly. 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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- Mountain Bike
138 trails
- E-Bike
133 trails
- Gravel Bike
37 trails
- Adaptive Bike
20 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
13 trails
- Horse
3 trails
- Hike
135 trails
- Trail Running
135 trails
Region Details
- 28
- 31
- 51
- 27
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Nov 2, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 138
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 138
- Trails E-Bike
- 133
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 37
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 20
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 13
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 135
- Trails Trail Running
- 135
- Total Distance
- 60 miles
- Total Descent
- 23,935 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,571 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,618 ft
- Reports
- 5,377
- Photos
- 1,098
- Completed Counter
- 10,669
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
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Belas
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- 6
- 7
- 1
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Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais
- 28
- 51
- 26
- 1
Popular Sintra Mountain Biking Trails
• 80 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 28 ft • 622 •
Very fast narrow single-track surrounded by short bushes featuring some natural gullies.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2,628 ft • 0 ft • 552 •
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 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 6 ft • 548 •
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...
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 590 ft • 0 ft • 538 •
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.
• 65 ★ 4.6 • 3,753 ft • 0 ft • 495 •
Highly rated moderately 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.
• 100 ★ 4.9 • 695 ft • 2 ft • 472 •
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.
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 1,686 ft • 0 ft • 455 •
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 6 minutes to complete this trail.
Sintra Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.5 • 23 miles • 3,838 ft • 20 • Loop •
Inicio junto á Penha Longa e subida em direcção ao trilho Maravilhas para chegar ao Flow de Monserrate....
• 23 miles • 5,227 ft • 18 •
• 16 miles • 2,618 ft • 14 •
• 27 miles • 3,760 ft • 1 •
Photos of Sintra Mountain Bike
Videos of Sintra Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| 4 Seasons - Top | Nov 2, 2026 @ 7:01pm (Europe/Lisbon) Nov 2, 2026 | Very Dry | WhistlerMTBSensei | ||
| Lucky | Nov 2, 2026 @ 6:58pm (Europe/Lisbon) Nov 2, 2026 | Very Dry | WhistlerMTBSensei | ||
| Burros Upper | Nov 2, 2026 @ 12:27pm (Europe/Lisbon) Nov 2, 2026 | Unknown | WhistlerMTBSensei | ||
| Home | Oct 25, 2026 @ 8:46am (Europe/Lisbon) Oct 25, 2026 | Dry | mindaugask | ||
| Yakuza | Oct 25, 2026 @ 8:46am (Europe/Lisbon) Oct 25, 2026 | Very Dry | mindaugask | ||
| Colares left | Sep 26, 2026 @ 3:13pm (Europe/Lisbon) Sep 26, 2026 | Unknown | jacareno123 | ||
| Bobbsled | Sep 17, 2026 @ 10:42pm (Europe/Lisbon) Sep 17, 2026 | Dry | Hteixeira | ||
| Wubbzy 3 | Sep 17, 2026 @ 10:37pm (Europe/Lisbon) Sep 17, 2026 | Very Dry | Hteixeira | ||
| 17 Pes | Aug 22, 2026 @ 7:52am (Europe/Lisbon) Aug 21, 2026 | Ideal | juank-zendit | ||
| Tapada Canudo | Aug 22, 2026 @ 7:52am (Europe/Lisbon) Aug 21, 2026 | Ideal | juank-zendit |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| RafaelWb9tFB | ridden | trail | activity #107406380 | Nov 8, 2026 @ 2:55am 2 days |
| Toogy | add | video | activity #107381851 | Nov 7, 2026 @ 2:31pm 3 days |
| Bloxi | wishlist | trail | activity #107301840 and 5 more | Nov 6, 2026 @ 11:33am Nov 6, 2026 |
| WhistlerMTBSensei | comment | trail | activity #107161100 | Nov 3, 2026 @ 7:26pm Nov 3, 2026 |
| LidiamxTIpl | ridden | trail | activity #107116873 | Nov 3, 2026 @ 4:47am Nov 3, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Cleaned up best I could with a scissor... | Nov 3, 2026 @ 7:26pm Nov 3, 2026 | ||
| report | Trail Condition is VERY Dry and loose but all... | Nov 2, 2026 @ 4:44am Nov 2, 2026 | ||
| report | ,,yeew6t,uhuuuu88xsasy y78huu | Sep 26, 2026 @ 5:11am Sep 26, 2026 | ||
| report | cczxzx vcv | Sep 26, 2026 @ 5:10am Sep 26, 2026 | ||
| report | , iie7c | Sep 26, 2026 @ 5:09am Sep 26, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k12 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge15 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge1 awarded -
Big Ride 30k328 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k107 awarded
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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WERIDE.pt
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Cycling Rentals
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Rent4Trail
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2CyclingBike Shop
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The Bike ShopBike Shop
Local Trail Supporters
- TF and co.
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 138 | 60 miles | 23,934 ft | 37 miles | 1,572 ft | #497 | #2 | 1,080 | 5,376 | 3 | 24,745 | |
| E-Bike | 133 | 59 miles | 23,422 ft | 36 miles | 1,572 ft | #178 | #4 | 8 | 5,096 | 1 | 6,760 | |
| Gravel Bike | 37 | 29 miles | 4,377 ft | 10 miles | 1,565 ft | #557 | #2 | 129 | 228 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 20 | 16 miles | 1,411 ft | 4 miles | 1,565 ft | #377 | #4 | 884 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 13 | 5 miles | 1,033 ft | 3 miles | 1,194 ft | #458 | #4 | 566 | ||||
| Horse | 3 | 4 miles | 131 ft | 3,537 ft | 928 ft | #636 | #5 | 350 | ||||
| Hike | 135 | 60 miles | 23,671 ft | 36 miles | 1,572 ft | #1,249 | #4 | 8 | 5,321 | 1 | 1,440 | |
| Trail Running | 135 | 60 miles | 23,671 ft | 36 miles | 1,572 ft | #832 | #3 | 1 | 5,322 | 1,736 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Sintra?
Sintra has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Sintra?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Sintra are:
- Kamikaze 5 (4.6/5)
- Trilho do Avô (4.6/5)
- Kamikaze 2 (4.6/5)
- Kamikaze 3 (4.6/5)
- Kamikaze 6 (4.6/5)
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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:
- October (267 activities)
- March (232 activities)
- September (221 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Sintra?
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What is the longest trail in Sintra?
The longest trail in Sintra is Pedra Branca at 1.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Sintra?
The best hiking trails in Sintra are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Sintra?
The best trail running trails in Sintra are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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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.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Sintra?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Sintra is Koala with 126 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Sintra?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Sintra is Pedra Branca with 789 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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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.
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What bike services are there in Sintra?
The following bike services are available in Sintra:
- Guides & Tours (3)
- Bike Shop (2)
- Shuttle Service (1)
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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.
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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.
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Are the trails open in Sintra?
The overall region status for Sintra is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 117 trails:
- Clear / Green: 80
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
- Significant Issue / Amber: 11
- Closed: 18
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What are the trail conditions in Sintra?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Sintra:
- Very Dry: 2 trails
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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.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Sintra?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Sintra are: View all mountain biking routes in Sintra.
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What type of bike is most common in Sintra?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Sintra are:
- AM (151 activities)
- DH (12 activities)
- XC (6 activities)
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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)
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What trails are closed in Sintra?
There are currently 18 closed trails in Sintra. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 80
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
- Significant Issue / Amber: 11
- Closed: 18
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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.
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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.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Sintra?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Sintra are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Sintra?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Sintra are:
- Trilho do Avô (5/5)
- Malveira (3.5/5)
- Snake (5/5)
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