Peñalén Gorge – Marcilla Castle loop from Villafranca de Navarra

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Ribera Alta Aragon

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Peñalén Gorge – Marcilla Castle loop from Villafranca de Navarra

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Peñalén Gorge – Marcilla Castle loop from Villafranca de Navarra

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47.8km

550m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.28 km

Aragón River and Arga River

Highlight • River

The final stretches of the Arga and Aragón rivers have become an ecological corridor for plants, birds, fish, reptiles and mammals. Among them is the European mink, one of the most endangered mammal species on the planet.

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15.0 km

Viewpoint

16.3 km

View of Barranco del Rey and the confluence of the Arga and Aragón rivers

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view over the merging of rivers Arga and Aragón.

With historic background, in 1076 the king of Navarra Sancho Garcés IV of Pamplona was killed when pushed off the cliff by his brother Ramón.

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17.3 km

Peñalén Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

The Peñalén Ravine, also known as the King's Ravine, is a stunning natural spot located about 7 km from Funes, in the Ribera Alta region of Navarre.
The viewpoint offers …

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32.7 km

Views of the Barranco de Peñalén

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The viewpoint offers a vertical drop of approximately 392 meters, where on clear days you can see the Bardenas Reales, Villafranca, Marcilla, and even the Pyrenees.

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34.9 km

Church of Santiago Apóstol of Funes

Highlight • Religious Site

The center of the small and charming town of Funes is the Church of Santiago Apóstol. Well worth a visit if you are in the area. Funes is the starting …

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35.1 km

Funes

Highlight • Settlement

Funes is a destination with great diversity in a compact area. It offers history (Roman and medieval), stunning natural beauty (ravines, rivers, viewpoints), a unique winemaking heritage, and excellent hiking …

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41.4 km

Marcilla Castle

Highlight • Castle

It is located at Plaza de la Cava, 1, in the town center of Marcilla (Navarra), easily accessible and surrounded by bars and a children's playground.
This 15th-century Gothic fortress …

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47.8 km

End point

Train Station

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