Peñarroya Castle – Lagoons in the most beautiful colors loop from Castle of Peñarroya XII century A.D.

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Peñarroya Castle – Lagoons in the most beautiful colors loop from Castle of Peñarroya XII century A.D.

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Peñarroya Castle – Lagoons in the most beautiful colors loop from Castle of Peñarroya XII century A.D.

05:49

61.3km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.8 km for 94 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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107 m

Peñarroya Castle

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The fortress originated as a Muslim fort, which would pass into Christian hands in 1198, remaining in the power of the Order of San Juan in 1215, although it was …

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17.7 km

Peñarroya Reservoir

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The Peñarroya Reservoir, like many others across Spain, was built during the Franco dictatorship. Its main purpose is to supply drinking water to nearby towns and irrigate the fields of …

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25.8 km

El Hundimiento Waterfall

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This is the Sinking Waterfall that remained as a result of the natural modification that occurred in the middle of the 16th century in the upstream retention dam. This modification …

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27.8 km

Hanging Lagoon

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Second of the lagoons leaving from Ruidera

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29.0 km

Lagoons in the most beautiful colors

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The Ruidera Lakes are one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in Castilla-La Mancha, located between Ciudad Real and Albacete, and form part of the Ruidera Lakes Natural Park.
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33.0 km

Laguna de Batanas

Lake

39.5 km

Laguna del Rey

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La Laguna del Rey is one of the most outstanding lagoons in the Lagunas de Ruidera Natural Park, located in Castilla-La Mancha. This lagoon is known for being one of …

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39.9 km

Laguna del Rey

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The King's Lagoon, one of the most emblematic lagoons in the Ruidera Lakes Natural Park:
It is located within the municipality of Ruidera (Ciudad Real), at the main entrance to the natural park.

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61.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.4 km

1.41 km

347 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.9 km

2.17 km

1.80 km

433 m

Elevation

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (700 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

28°C

14°C

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

October 5, 2021,Argamasilla de Alba - Lagunes de Ruidera

Today we have a beautiful ride,
drove mostly on over-paved roads to Lagunes de Ruidera. The first kilometers we cycle along a canal, there are many trees and shrubs along the waterfront, quite a difference with the last 2 days. After about 10 km. the asphalt changes to gravel, after some up and down through a beautiful wooded area we …

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