Almedinilla, a region in the south of Córdoba province within the Subbética, is characterized by its extensive olive groves and the mountainous backdrop of the Sierra de Albayate. The Caicena River flows through the area, featuring waterfalls and ancient routes, while Mediterranean forest vegetation adds to the diverse landscape. This blend of varied terrain makes Almedinilla suitable for several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, touring cycling, and more.
Almedinilla offers a variety of…
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26
hikers
8.06km
02:26
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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5.82km
01:42
150m
150m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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5.95km
01:47
190m
190m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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hikers
4.01km
01:12
120m
120m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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20
riders
79.7km
04:10
1,460m
1,460m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

19
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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38.7km
02:01
640m
640m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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99.0km
05:13
1,860m
1,850m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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51.2km
04:12
1,080m
1,080m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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45.9km
04:12
1,170m
1,170m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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riders
76.6km
06:27
1,330m
1,320m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required.

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riders
56.8km
05:11
1,190m
1,190m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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riders
85.1km
07:12
1,580m
1,580m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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70.2km
04:51
1,090m
1,090m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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riders
49.3km
04:31
1,200m
1,200m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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12
riders
33.1km
02:34
620m
610m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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19
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
9.59km
01:01
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
21.1km
03:05
1,100m
1,100m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
38.9km
05:11
1,690m
1,700m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Almedinilla offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Touring cycling, and Jogging. The region features 7 routes for these sports. Over 1,600 visitors have shared experiences, resulting in an average rating of 4.21 out of 5 stars.
Almedinilla provides road cycling routes with varied terrain, from gentle inclines to challenging climbs. Popular options include routes within the Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park, such as a 24-mile (38.7 km) circular route from Almedinilla to Fuente-Tójar. Further routes are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around Almedinilla guide.
Almedinilla offers several hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. Notable routes include the "Cerro de la Cruz y Salto del Caballo" trail, approximately 5 miles (8 km) long, and the "Salto del Caballo Waterfall – Zurreón Waterfall loop" at 3.6 miles (5.82 km). The Hiking around Almedinilla guide provides more information.
Almedinilla is characterized by extensive olive groves and the mountainous Sierra de Albayate. The Caicena River features impressive waterfalls, such as the Cascada del Salto del Caballo and "El Zurreón." The region is also part of the Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park.
The diverse and mountainous terrain of Almedinilla, combined with its focus on active tourism, makes it suitable for mountain biking. The region's varied gradients and natural features provide opportunities for off-road cycling. Specific trails can be explored through the MTB Trails around Almedinilla guide.
Almedinilla is home to significant archaeological sites, including the Roman Villa "El Ruedo" and the Iberian settlement "Cerro de la Cruz." Both are declared Sites of Cultural Interest. The Historical-Archaeological Museum in Almedinilla houses artifacts from these sites, including the Greco-Roman god Hypnos.
Almedinilla offers low-difficulty trails suitable for families, such as the 0.9-mile (1.5 km) linear trail to the "Salto del Caballo" waterfall. This route takes approximately 40 minutes one way and follows an ancient Roman road. The region's varied terrain includes options for different skill levels.
Komoot offers several guides for Almedinilla, including Road Cycling Routes around Almedinilla, MTB Trails around Almedinilla, and Hiking around Almedinilla. Additional guides cover Cycling around Almedinilla and Running Trails around Almedinilla.
Almedinilla has attracted more than 1,600 visitors who have shared their outdoor experiences on komoot. The region's routes have an average rating of 4.21 out of 5 stars, indicating a positive reception from the community.
Official tourism information for Almedinilla is available on the website almedinillaturismo.es. For direct inquiries, the Almedinilla Tourism / Visitor Center can be contacted at (+34) 957 703 317 or (+34) 606 972 070.
The terrain for cycling in Almedinilla is diverse, ranging from gentle inclines to challenging climbs. Cyclists can expect quiet, scenic roads winding through extensive olive groves and picturesque river valleys. The mountainous backdrop of the Sierra de Albayate adds to the varied landscape.

