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Spain
Castile and León
Burgos
Arlanza
Covarrubias

Historic Center of Covarrubias – Alto de Peña Alta (1078 m) loop from Covarrubias

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Mountain biking trails
Spain
Castile and León
Burgos
Arlanza
Covarrubias

Historic Center of Covarrubias – Alto de Peña Alta (1078 m) loop from Covarrubias

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Historic Center of Covarrubias – Alto de Peña Alta (1078 m) loop from Covarrubias

05:00

51.9km

1,050m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 23, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 708 m for 68 m

Deliveries only

After 51.2 km for 68 m

Deliveries only

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Parking

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566 m

Historic Center of Covarrubias

Highlight • Historical Site

Covarrubias is one of the vertices of the so-called Arlanza triangle along with Lerma and Santo Domingo de Silos. Three towns in the same region that have their own historical …

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776 m

Covarrubias Village

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A very interesting town with perfectly preserved historical heritage. Highly recommended to see the traditional wooden beam houses. The entire town of Covarrubias has been declared an Asset of Cultural …

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3.35 km

Río Arlanza

Lake

4

18.8 km

Mataviejas Gorge

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The Mataviejas river forms a beautiful gorge between the towns of Castroceniza and Ura. The walk is easy and pleasant, accessible also for children. It is recommended to visit this …

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23.7 km

Alto de Peña Alta (1078 m)

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The height of Peña Alta is located inside the Sabinares de Arlanza - La Yecla natural park. From its 1070 meters above sea level, you can see the bluish peaks …

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43.8 km

Peñas del Tuero Viewpoint

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After a climb along a path between oaks, we arrive at the top of the cliffs, where we can see the perches of the griffon vultures, we will arrive at …

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47.1 km

Retuerta

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Small town in the province of Burgos that one of the main characteristics of these towns is how the traditional houses of this area of the peninsula are preserved. Stone houses and white walls.

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49.2 km

Wildlife Along the Trail

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Today we saw some roe deer and a group of quail chicks running for a while in front of the bike. It's worth paying attention, especially early in the morning.

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49.6 km

Landscape on the Camino del Cid

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Road that goes from the town of Retuerta in the direction of Covarrubias and is called Camino del Cid. It moves along the Río Arlanza.

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51.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.0 km

8.60 km

2.41 km

958 m

Surfaces

44.6 km

3.50 km

2.57 km

983 m

322 m

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Highest point (1,080 m)

Lowest point (870 m)

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