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Periana Viewpoint – Former Cog Railway Tunnel loop from Taj Majal

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Periana Viewpoint – Former Cog Railway Tunnel loop from Taj Majal

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Periana Viewpoint – Former Cog Railway Tunnel loop from Taj Majal

03:45

41.9km

990m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 22, 2026

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Parque Natural Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama

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6.87 km

Periana Viewpoint

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Views of the La Viñuela reservoir

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16.4 km

Former Cog Railway Tunnel

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Tunnel of the former cog railway. Very impressive.

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23.3 km

View of the Rio Puente de Piedra Valley

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From the slope of the reserve the views open up to changing perspectives of the valley

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28.5 km

Peñón de Romero Overlook

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Scenic vista point and accss to two parallel steeper trails above and below this remarkably gradual gravel road. Cork oaks with thick bark thrive at this elevation

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30.2 km

Just off to both sides of the gradual Colmenares gravel road, steeper side roads and trails beckon to explore the nature reserve. Asphodelus albus flowers cover the slopes in early spring en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asphodelus_albus

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30.6 km

El Alcázar Vistapoint

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At every turn of this well-built smooth gravel road the views open up across the valley and mountains to the west.

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32.8 km

Miguel Álvarez Viewpoint

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Excellent spot. The restaurant is now closed permanently.

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32.9 km

Miguel Álvarez Overlook with ram monument

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A large bronze sculpture dominates this overlook of the Río del Alcázar source valley. The little rest area with a platform raised on natural stone walls along the Colmenares gravel …

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33.8 km

Puerto Blanquillo

Mountain Pass

41.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

15.1 km

2.31 km

Surfaces

15.7 km

9.38 km

9.08 km

7.21 km

625 m

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Highest point (1,070 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Periana Viewpoint – Former Cog Railway Tunnel loop from Taj Majal

Periana Viewpoint

Former Cog Railway Tunnel

View of the Rio Puente de Piedra Valley

Peñón de Romero Overlook

El Alcornocal overlook

El Alcázar Vistapoint

Miguel Álvarez Viewpoint

Miguel Álvarez Overlook with ram monument

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