Gorafe Desert Canyons – Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint loop from Central Hidroeléctrica de Negratín

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Gorafe Desert Canyons – Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint loop from Central Hidroeléctrica de Negratín

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Gorafe Desert Canyons – Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint loop from Central Hidroeléctrica de Negratín

07:34

84.7km

1,470m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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Geoparque de Granada

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Parking

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27.8 km

Cuesta del Negral

Highlight • Climb

With spectacular landscapes, this slope adds to the enjoyment of the environment.

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41.5 km

Gorafe Desert Canyons

Highlight • Canyon

If it's raining or has recently rained, don't even think about going down the ravines: it's impossible to pedal on such sticky clay.

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47.0 km

Badlands of Guadix (Geoparque de Granada)

Highlight • Canyon

47.0 km

Cerro de la Bandera

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

If you're hiking the Gorafe desert trail counterclockwise, this is the first spectacular point.
Enjoy the fantastical forms, carved by wind and water into towers and walls.

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55.4 km

Gorafe Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good viewpoint over the village of Gorafe on the steep road up to the desert tracks.

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58.0 km

Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here the Desierto Gorafe lies at your feet. Great panoramas at any time of the day or year. Absolute must on gravel and mountain bike tours.

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64.8 km

View of the Badlands in Geoparque de Granada

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice little place with the best view.

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68.0 km

Los Coloraos Badlands

Highlight • Canyon

This beautiful place located in Gorafe owes its name to the predominant color in the geological formations of its clay soils.

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84.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

75.4 km

7.33 km

1.45 km

434 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.2 km

24.4 km

12.7 km

5.50 km

4.88 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,010 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

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Monday 12 October

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Gorafe Desert Canyons – Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint loop from Central Hidroeléctrica de Negratín

Cuesta del Negral

Gorafe Desert Canyons

Badlands of Guadix (Geoparque de Granada)

Cerro de la Bandera

Gorafe Viewpoint

Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint

View of the Badlands in Geoparque de Granada

Los Coloraos Badlands

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