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Comarca de la Vega de Granada

Canales Reservoir – View of Güéjar Sierra loop from Pinos Genil

Mountain biking trails

Comarca de la Vega de Granada

Canales Reservoir – View of Güéjar Sierra loop from Pinos Genil

Hard

3.5

(2)

23

riders

Canales Reservoir – View of Güéjar Sierra loop from Pinos Genil

02:45

30.7km

1,070m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

644 m

End of the Path

Highlight • Rest Area

there is a source for supplies

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2

4.15 km

Canales Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Between the ascent of Pinos Genil and Guejar Sierra, an intermediate point is the Canales dam and the town of Canales, a good place for trout fishing and to take beautiful photos.

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3

4.80 km

View of El Púlpito

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the foot of the striking rock El Púlpito was the old Canales, which today is hidden in the reservoir.

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4

8.40 km

Güéjar Sierra Water Wheel

Highlight • Monument

Once you reach this point you can go down to the dam in the direction of the Charcon river and Valde Infierno. You will enjoy very good restaurants and picnic areas.

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5

15.0 km

View of Güéjar Sierra

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The view from Güéjar Sierra reveals a charming white village nestled among the mountains, with narrow streets and tiled roofs that seem to embrace nature. In the background, the peaks of the Sierra Nevada create a stunning landscape.

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6

18.8 km

View of Sierra Nevada from Refugio de la Carihuela

Highlight • Viewpoint

La Carhuela refuge, a good place to spend the night, a few km from the ascent to the vane

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7

23.3 km

View of Embalse de Canales

Highlight • Viewpoint

In the reservoir, you can cool down after a strenuous tour

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8

26.2 km

Canales Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

At the foot of the striking rock El Púlpito lay the old Canales, which today lies hidden in the reservoir.

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B

30.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

1.81 km

744 m

471 m

Surfaces

27.7 km

1.65 km

1.22 km

161 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,670 m)

Lowest point (760 m)

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