Alarcón Castle – Alarcón Viewpoint loop from Buenache de Alarcón

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Alarcón Castle – Alarcón Viewpoint loop from Buenache de Alarcón

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Alarcón Castle – Alarcón Viewpoint loop from Buenache de Alarcón

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83.0km

780m

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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: September 10, 2026

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6.89 km

Olmedilla de Alarcón

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Quiet town in the interior of Cuenca but with several services and very well located to access the Alarcón reservoir. From here you can follow a path along the shore …

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18.0 km

The Henchidero, or Tébar, bridge crosses the Júcar river, north of Alarcón. It is a limestone construction from the 12th century that probably replaced another of Islamic origin. The bridge is located on the rocky banks of the ravine.

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19.6 km

Alarcón Castle

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The castle has a square plan, surrounded by a double defensive enclosure, of which it is worth highlighting the keep, with a Renaissance appearance, with battlements topped with arrowheads.
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20.9 km

Alarcón Viewpoint

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From this viewpoint you will have the best views of the gorges of the Júcar river on its way around the town of Alarcón. You will also be able to appreciate the castle of the town, a true postcard.

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37.3 km

Motilla del Palancar

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Motilla del Palancar is a Cuenca municipality of 6,000 inhabitants. Don't leave without seeing the church of San Gil Abad, built between the 16th and 17th centuries.

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52.4 km

Gabaldón

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It is a charming town of about 150 inhabitants that still preserves La Mancha customs such as going outside with an anise popcorn and taking a good nap. During hot …

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