La Higuera - Cabriel River – Venta de Vadocañas loop from Sendero de Los Cuchillos del Cabriel

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La Higuera - Cabriel River – Venta de Vadocañas loop from Sendero de Los Cuchillos del Cabriel

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La Higuera - Cabriel River – Venta de Vadocañas loop from Sendero de Los Cuchillos del Cabriel

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55.0km

1,000m

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 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Natural de las Hoces del Cabriel

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508 m

Contreras Bridge - Cabriel River

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7 bow bridge, so beautiful

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Contreras Dam (Cabriel River)

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Contreras Dam (Contreras Reservoir), located on the border between Cuenca and Valencia provinces.

It lies between Villargordo del Cabriel (Valencia) and the Cuenca municipalities of La Pesquera, Mira, Enguídanos, and Minglanilla, spanning the Cabriel and Guadazaón rivers.
Below the dam is the historic Contreras Bridge, built between 1845 and 1851 by Lucio del Valle, part of the old zigzag mountain pass.

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12.5 km

Peña Azul Viewpoint

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Viewpoint with very nice views of the valley and the Hoces del Cabriel Natural Park. It is located on the forest track in very good condition

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15.0 km

Turia-Cabriel Nature Trail (section)

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With its more than 121 km of route, the Turia – Cabriel Nature Trail manages to unite two of the most important rivers in the province of Valencia: the Turia and the Cabriel. This itinerary is protected by two natural parks: the Turia Natural Park and the Hoces del Cabriel Natural Park.
This particular section begins (or ends) at the Vadocañas bridge over the Cabriel River. It is a gravel road in excellent condition with gentle slopes and surrounded by vegetation. Ideal for cycling or touring it by mtb or gravel bike.

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22.4 km

Vadocañas Bridge

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Located on the Cabriel River, it unites the provinces of Cuenca and Valencia. Its construction dates back to the 16th century and still retains its original form. A bridge of great cultural, historical and scenic interest that also marks the beginning-end of the Turia-Cabriel Nature Trail.

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22.6 km