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Distrito Federal

Yellow gate – La Venta loop from San Joaquín

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Mexico

Distrito Federal

Yellow gate – La Venta loop from San Joaquín

Hard

5.0

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372

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Yellow gate – La Venta loop from San Joaquín

03:51

54.2km

1,010m

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: February 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Nacional Desierto de los Leones

Barranca Barrilaco

Barranca Bezares

Barranca Volta y Koch

Barranca El Castillo

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.44 km

Castle of the Elves

Highlight • Castle

Nestled in the Valley of the Nuns, hidden among the vegetation and on the side of the small stream, is this small and very peculiar castle. Legend has it that …

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23.7 km

View of the Mexico City–Toluca Railway and Highway

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the highway and the train track 🚄
It's an image of coexistence between the forest and urban life, technology and nature.
Remember, if you're going to stop here, …

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26.0 km

Mobile food stand

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It's the perfect place to stop at the end of your adventure, rest for a moment and enjoy a comforting snack after your exertion.

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26.1 km

Yellow gate

Highlight • MTB Park

Meeting point for mountain bikers. At that point there are connections for different dirt roads and single-tracks of the Desierto de los Leones National Park.

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28.6 km

Ex Convent of Desierto de los Leones

Highlight • Religious Site

This interesting convent, built in the 17th century by Carmelite monks, later converted into a military barracks and which holds many "paranormal" stories, is now open to visitors and serves as a base for numerous walks in the area.

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33.1 km

La Venta

Highlight • Settlement

Refueling location. There are shops and food stalls.

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34.8 km

Mural of Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi

Highlight • Monument

Here's a mural of two of the best players in history. A photo never hurts.

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54.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.4 km

11.1 km

5.58 km

2.75 km

1.37 km

Surfaces

38.3 km

13.2 km

2.75 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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