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Alto Andarax
Bayárcal

La Ragua Pass – La Calahorra Castle loop from Bayárcal

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Bike touring routes & trails
Spain
Andalusia
Almería
Alto Andarax
Bayárcal

La Ragua Pass – La Calahorra Castle loop from Bayárcal

Hard

3

riders

La Ragua Pass – La Calahorra Castle loop from Bayárcal

04:48

60.2km

1,770m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada

Geoparque de Granada

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

14.5 km

Drinking water fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

There is drinking water and a picnic table by the grove. It is the best combination to make the perfect stop.

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2

15.0 km

La Ragua Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This port is one of the most famous in the area for local cyclists. It is also a privileged place for bird watching and for enjoying good nature walks. In winter it becomes a very popular place for cross-country skiers.

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22.8 km

View of La Calahorra Castle from Loma Castillejo

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Make sure you have enough warm gear if doing this in the winter months as there can be a little snow and ice towards the top at 2000m.

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28.5 km

La Calahorra Castle

Highlight • Castle

It is a town with a long history behind it. The castle of La Calahorra, built in the 16th century, dominates with its presence, although the church of Nuestra Señora …

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42.1 km

La Ragua Mountain Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Located right at the highest point of the Raga pass (2000 meters), the Ragua refuge is a mountain refuge with a guard and capacity for 32 bunk beds.

Currently (September …

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42.8 km

Puerto de La Ragua (2,000 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

7

60.1 km

Bayárcal is a southern Spanish village and municipality (municipio) in the province of Almería with 296 inhabitants (as of 2024).

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60.1 km

Bayárcal

Highlight • Settlement

Bayárcal is the highest town in Almería. It is on the edge of the Sierra Nevada National Park and also on the border of the province of Granada. It was …

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60.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.0 km

873 m

316 m

Surfaces

55.6 km

3.89 km

407 m

316 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,040 m)

Lowest point (1,190 m)

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Sunday 2 August

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