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Spain
Andalusia
Almería
Los Velez
Vélez-Blanco

Vélez-Blanco – Vélez-Blanco Castle loop from Vélez-Blanco

Routes
Spain
Andalusia
Almería
Los Velez
Vélez-Blanco

Vélez-Blanco – Vélez-Blanco Castle loop from Vélez-Blanco

Hard

5.0

(1)

2

riders

Vélez-Blanco – Vélez-Blanco Castle loop from Vélez-Blanco

03:36

52.6km

990m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parque Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez

Zona de Especial Protección para Aves Sierras del Gigante-Pericay, Lomas del Buitre-Río Luchena y Sierra de La Torrecilla

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

612 m

El Brujo Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Emblem of the town and a whole banner

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2

1.38 km

Vélez-Blanco

Highlight • Settlement

Vélez-Blanco is a village located at the foot of the Río Claro where at its top is the immense castle that can be seen from the arrival to the valley that bears the name of the same river.

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3

1.92 km

Vélez-Blanco Castle

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Built between 1506 and 1515 by order of Pedro Fajardo y Chacón, first Marquis of Vélez, Vélez-Blanco Castle is a fascinating destination for lovers of history and architecture.

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2.25 km

View of Vélez-Blanco and its castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Cantarerías Street in Vélez-Blanco, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Vélez-Blanco Castle. This street offers a unique perspective of the castle, allowing you to appreciate its imposing structure and strategic location on top of the hill.

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2.27 km

Castillo de Vélez-Blanco

Highlight • Castle

Mandatory stop to see this jewel of Spanish Renaissance architecture. It imposes its presence when it begins to be seen in the distance.

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2.41 km

Caños de Caravaca Fountain

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Los Caños de Caravaca is a public fountain located in Vélez-Blanco. It was commissioned by the Marquis of Los Vélez in the 16th century. It has four water pipes and …

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18.1 km

Collado de Carasoles

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Mountain pass, which exceeds 1000 m in altitude and separates the district of La Parroquia from the Valdeinfierno reservoir. Wide and perfect track for gravel. In dry seasons, a lot of dust/sand from the nearby quarries accumulates.

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19.1 km

Forest Road Between El Gigante and Morra de los Trancos

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A very beautiful forest trail, in a protected natural area. All at the foot of El Gigante. A multitude of splendid viewpoints. All a few km from Velez Blanco.

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52.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

23.6 km

1.31 km

Surfaces

21.9 km

12.7 km

11.5 km

6.46 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,100 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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