Castles Trail – View of Guadalest Reservoir loop from Benifato

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Castles Trail – View of Guadalest Reservoir loop from Benifato

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Castles Trail – View of Guadalest Reservoir loop from Benifato

04:10

40.3km

1,510m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 38.1 km for 195 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.21 km

Beniardá Viewpoint

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Great section, the start of the trail is well described. Since there is nothing further to come, you should take a closer look at the small mountain village of Beniardá, …

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4.84 km

Castles Trail

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Paved road with very nice views of the Guadalest reservoir and surrounded by impressive mountains. The slopes are quite steep and the physical effort is felt, but the views at …

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8.73 km

View of Guadalest Reservoir

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Fast ride on gravel with the MTB. Easy to ride.😉

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9.15 km

Penya Rabosa

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From here you can start great in several directions Great views and plenty of shade

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10.9 km

Penya de l'Altar Gelat Viewpoint

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Beautiful site with amazing views towards Les Foies and the town of Castell de Castells. An ideal point to get some air after the physical effort involved in getting there!

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16.8 km

Fire Lookout Tower on Sierra de Bernia

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Nice view. The path makes a loop. Better to take it clockwise,

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30.6 km

els Arcs

Nature Reserve

32.9 km

Viewpoint with incredible views of the Guadalest Reservoir. It is reached from the town of Beniarda by paved road with steep slopes that involves a lot of physical effort although the views are a great reward.

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36.8 km

Pla Roig Viewpoint

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A prime location, the journey is well worth it. From here, you'll enjoy magnificent views of the emerald-green Guadalest reservoir, which stretches picturesquely between the mountains. The lake is easily accessible by bike via a paved road.

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40.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.6 km

6.69 km

1.14 km

896 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

12.7 km

9.79 km

3.71 km

919 m

242 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,130 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Tuesday 3 November

12°C

7°C

53 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

June 5, 2025,Refugio Font de Teixos, Morro Blau y Coll de Castellet desde pantano Guadalest

A route with beautiful views from the Guadalest reservoir. A steep climb to Morro del Blau along a paved and dirt track. A tough climb that requires physical fitness and technique for everyone.

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April 24, 2023,☀️Morro Blau ⛰(1125m.ü.NN)- Embassment de Guadelest🏞☀️

Today we wanted to conquer the Morro Blau, the opponent today is not the mountain, but the sun, which shines at you continuously with full force 🤪 That's what you look like afterwards 😁 It was incredibly cool up there, the view of the reservoir, as well as the view to the next mountain chain. Where many a mountain looks …

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