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Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax

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Collado de la Vela Blanca – Cabo de Gata Lighthouse loop from Residencial Cala Higuera

Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax

Níjar

Collado de la Vela Blanca – Cabo de Gata Lighthouse loop from Residencial Cala Higuera

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Collado de la Vela Blanca – Cabo de Gata Lighthouse loop from Residencial Cala Higuera

02:48

43.2km

590m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: April 3, 2026

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After 31.5 km for 2.56 km

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1.72 km

Windmill at the Collado de los Genoveses

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This mill, built in the 19th century and restored a few years ago, consists of 3 main parts. On one side we have the tower, on top of that the …

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7.15 km

Cliffside Trail in Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

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The volcanoes have left behind a beautiful colorful landscape.

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9.18 km

Collado de la Vela Blanca

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The volcanic rocks offer a variety of colors.

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13.6 km

The lighthouse is located on a beautiful viewpoint and is a tourist attraction, there were 3 buses on the P at the lighthouse. After the lighthouse, only cyclists and walkers can continue along the path.

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16.9 km

Cabo de Gata Salt Pans

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The Cabo de Gata salt flats are a set of wetlands of natural origin but economically exploited as saltworks. They are part of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park on …

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21.8 km

Cabo de Gata Salt Pans

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The Cabo de Gata Salt Flats are a group of wetlands located in the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, in the province of Almería, Andalusia. These salt flats have a …

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28.1 km

La Fabriquilla Beach

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Narrow but super long beach that gets crowded in summer but at some times of the year it is deserted.

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37.6 km

Scenic section at Playa de Mónsul

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Hehe, just enjoy a flat ride and relax among the mountains and above all enjoy the surroundings.

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43.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

12.9 km

3.31 km

681 m

Surfaces

27.0 km

13.2 km

2.98 km

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

26°C

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Windmill at the Collado de los Genoveses

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Collado de la Vela Blanca

Cabo de Gata Lighthouse

Cabo de Gata Salt Pans

Cabo de Gata Salt Pans

La Fabriquilla Beach

Scenic section at Playa de Mónsul

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