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Gorafe Desert Canyons – Gorafe Desert loop from Central Hidroeléctrica de Negratín

Gorafe Desert Canyons – Gorafe Desert loop from Central Hidroeléctrica de Negratín

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Gorafe Desert Canyons – Gorafe Desert loop from Central Hidroeléctrica de Negratín

09:55

133km

2,440m

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: May 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural de la Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas

Geoparque de Granada

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16.1 km

Gorafe Desert Canyons

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If it's raining or has recently rained, don't even think about going down the ravines: it's impossible to pedal on such sticky clay.

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17.1 km

Los Coloraos Badlands

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This beautiful place located in Gorafe owes its name to the predominant color in the geological formations of its clay soils.

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20.0 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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20.3 km

View of the Badlands in Geoparque de Granada

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Very nice little place with the best view.

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22.7 km

Gorafe Desert - Gravel Paradise 🏜️

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The Gorafe desert is a particularly beautiful place that - very different from the Sahara, for example - does not consist of loose sand, but a high stone plain that …

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27.2 km

Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint

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From here the Desierto Gorafe lies at your feet. Great panoramas at any time of the day or year. Absolute must on gravel and mountain bike tours.

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28.6 km

Gorafe Desert

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The Gorafe Desert is located in La Hoya de Guadix, a natural plain plenty of gullies and badlands in the northern part of the province of Granada.

La Hoya de …

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31.1 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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44.1 km

Mirador Los Coloraos

Viewpoint

133 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

99.6 km

28.6 km

4.69 km

Surfaces

80.9 km

30.4 km

19.1 km

2.35 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,010 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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Sunday 7 June

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