Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Vélez-Rubio – Vélez-Blanco loop from Vélez-Rubio

Vélez-Rubio – Vélez-Blanco loop from Vélez-Rubio

Moderate

5.0

(1)

riders

Vélez-Rubio – Vélez-Blanco loop from Vélez-Rubio

02:17

42.1km

700m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 10.1 km for 261 m

After 28.1 km for 261 m

Waypoints

Start point

Get Directions

4.18 km

Church of the Encarnación of Vélez-Rubio

Highlight • Religious Site

Vélez-Rubio is a town that has amalgamated cultures over the centuries. Its urban center presents a very interesting architectural ensemble, mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries. Although some of its neighborhoods retain the medieval spirit of the convoluted and narrow streets.

On the other hand, its surroundings have a marked agricultural character dominated by fields of olive groves.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4.45 km

Vélez-Rubio

Highlight • Settlement

Vélez-Rubio is a town that has amalgamated cultures over the centuries. Its urban center presents a very interesting architectural complex, mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries. Although some of its neighborhoods preserve the medieval spirit of the twisted and narrow streets.

On the other hand, its surroundings have a marked agricultural character dominated by olive groves.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

9.20 km

El Brujo Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Emblem of the town and a whole banner

Translated by Google •

Tip by

9.97 km

Vélez-Blanco

Highlight • Settlement

Vélez-Blanco is a village located at the foot of the Río Claro where at its top is the immense castle that can be seen from the arrival to the valley that bears the name of the same river.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

10.7 km

Vélez-Blanco Castle

Highlight • Castle

Built between 1506 and 1515 by order of Pedro Fajardo y Chacón, first Marquis of Vélez, Vélez-Blanco Castle is a fascinating destination for lovers of history and architecture.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

11.0 km

View of Vélez-Blanco and its castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Cantarerías Street in Vélez-Blanco, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Vélez-Blanco Castle. This street offers a unique perspective of the castle, allowing you to appreciate its imposing structure and strategic location on top of the hill.

Built in the 16th century, Vélez-Blanco Castle is one of the most outstanding monuments in the region. Its Renaissance architecture and fascinating history make it a must-see for visitors.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

11.2 km

Caños de Caravaca Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Los Caños de Caravaca is a public fountain located in Vélez-Blanco. It was commissioned by the Marquis of Los Vélez in the 16th century. It has four water pipes and an ornamentation that dates back to 1944, in which orange and green tiles were placed, and two pictorial scenes: one inspired by a scene from Don Quixote and another from "La Vendimia" by Francisco de Goya, in addition of the shield of the population that presides over the fountain.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

19.6 km

María Village

Highlight • Settlement

María enjoys a privileged location at the foot of the Sierra de María-Los Vélez natural park. This town of white houses and red roofs is surrounded by peaks and slopes, as well as olive, almond and lavender orchards.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

20.5 km

Puerto de María

Mountain Pass

42.1 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

9.82 km

2.44 km

Surfaces

32.7 km

8.93 km

448 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (1,210 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

26°C

14°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

Hard

Ascent to Puerto de Santa Maria de Nieva via Huercal - circular from Puerto Lumbreras

05:11h

83.1km

1,010m

Moderate

4.0

Las dos Velez: Velez-Blanco y Velez-Rubio — circular by the Sierra Maria Natural Park

03:09h

45.2km

820m

Moderate

5.0

Puerto de las Crucecicas and Sierra de Almenara Loop

02:28h

50.2km

710m

Hard

Valle del Almanzora — return from Huércal-Overa

04:45h

86.6km

1,360m

Hard

Sierra de las Estancias - Santuario del Saliente Loop

06:58h

126km

2,210m

Hard

5.0

Carretera de la Parroquia – Nogalte Castle loop from Vélez-Rubio

04:44h

101km

1,170m

Hard

Vélez-Blanco – Vélez-Rubio loop from Vélez-Rubio

04:09h

83.6km

1,210m

Moderate

5.0

Vélez-Rubio – Vélez-Blanco loop from Vélez-Rubio

02:17h

42.1km

700m

Hard

4.0

Vélez-Rubio – Taberno loop from Vélez-Rubio

04:45h

88.2km

1,640m

Moderate

5.0

Carretera de la Parroquia – Aqueduct of the 17 Arches loop from La Parroquia

02:02h

44.4km

480m

Moderate

Nogalte Castle – Nogalte Castle loop from Puerto Lumbreras

02:32h

50.8km

330m

Easy

Nogalte Castle – Nogalte Castle loop from Puerto Lumbreras

02:00h

40.0km

250m

Vélez-Rubio – Vélez-Blanco loop from Vélez-Rubio

Church of the Encarnación of Vélez-Rubio

Vélez-Rubio

El Brujo Sculpture

Vélez-Blanco

Vélez-Blanco Castle

View of Vélez-Blanco and its castle

Caños de Caravaca Fountain

María Village

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️