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Andalusia
Granada
Comarca de Guadix
Gorafe

Los Coloraos Desert – Badlands of Gorafe loop from Gorafe

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Bike touring routes & trails
Spain
Andalusia
Granada
Comarca de Guadix
Gorafe

Los Coloraos Desert – Badlands of Gorafe loop from Gorafe

Hard

4.7

(10)

118

riders

Los Coloraos Desert – Badlands of Gorafe loop from Gorafe

02:58

30.7km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Geoparque de Granada

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6.33 km

Impressive gravel path in the canyon

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Wow, what an awesome gravel road in the middle of the canyon. If you didn't know better, you might think you're on the Colorado River in the USA. 🏜️

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7.91 km

Los Coloraos Desert

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The Los Coloraos Desert is a landscape of intense colors and capricious shapes, the result of erosion and sedimentation of the materials that make it up. It is a desert …

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11.6 km

Beautiful views and a nice climb

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Gravel as it couldn't be more beautiful. Take your time and enjoy this unique landscape

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4

14.8 km

If the night catches you and you need to take shelter, or simply if you want to make a stop to rest from the sun... don't hesitate.

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24.8 km

Gorafe

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The village of Gorafe, named after the desert of the same name, is a cute village that has exactly what you need: a supermarket and one or more bars for …

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26.6 km

View of Gorafe

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Great and very steep descent if you want to go down to Gorafe

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26.6 km

Gorafe Desert

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Stunning desert landscapes 🤩

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29.8 km

Badlands of Gorafe

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The Gorafe Badlands are a unique landscape due to their characteristic reddish and ocher geological formations. It is an ideal place for cycling and discovering the geological and archaeological wealth …

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30.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.0 km

4.09 km

659 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

4.35 km

3.48 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,010 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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