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Fuente de Piedra Lagoon – La Vicaría Observatory loop from Mollina

Fuente de Piedra Lagoon – La Vicaría Observatory loop from Mollina

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Fuente de Piedra Lagoon – La Vicaría Observatory loop from Mollina

02:55

42.8km

330m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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: July 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Zona de protección de la Reserva Natural Laguna de Fuente de Piedra

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18.8 km

Fuente de Piedra Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Very quiet road that goes around the lagoon, and although it does not get very close, it allows you to see birds and enjoy a beautiful and quiet environment

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26.7 km

View of the Laguna de Fuente de Piedra

Highlight • Viewpoint

30.7 km

View of flamingos at Laguna de Fuente de Piedra

Highlight • Lake

Laguna de Fuente de Piedra Natural Reserve is the largest lagoon in Andalusia. Between March and June (nesting period) you can see flamingos, since it is the site where the largest colony in the Iberian Peninsula lives and the second largest in Europe.

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30.9 km

La Vicaría Observatory

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Vicaría Observatory (Mirador) is an official viewpoint at the Fuente de Piedra Lagoon and is one of the most important observation points in the nature reserve. From here, there is a good overview of the shallow salt lagoon.

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31.4 km

Bird Observation Tower, Laguna de Fuente de Piedra Nature Reserve

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The Laguna de Fuente de Piedra is also ideal for exploring by bike. The nature reserve is accessible via well-maintained roads and paths that lead through the surrounding Andalusian countryside. The lake itself features designated trails and birdwatching towers, from which flamingos and other bird species can be observed undisturbed. A tour allows for flexible exploration of the reserve, enjoying the tranquil nature while also experiencing the diverse birdlife up close. The lagoon is particularly vibrant in spring and autumn, when numerous birds use the protected area as a breeding or resting place.

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33.6 km

Flamingos at Laguna de Fuente de Piedra

Highlight • Lake

The Laguna de Fuente de Piedra provides an important habitat for large flamingo colonies and is one of the most significant breeding grounds for this bird species in Europe. The shallow salt lagoon offers ideal conditions for the birds, allowing them to be observed there in large numbers, especially during the warmer months.

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35.0 km

Divine source

Highlight • Historical Site

The historic fountain is located in the center of Fuente de Piedra. Its origins date back to a natural spring known since ancient times. This spring was venerated by the Romans as Fons Divinus – "Divine Spring" – because its water was believed to have healing powers, particularly against gallstones. The name of the place, "Fuente de Piedra" ("Stone Spring"), derives directly from this spring. Over the centuries, it has remained a central landmark in the community. In the 1990s, the spring was uncovered and restored in the area of today's Plaza de la Constitución, so that today it serves as a historic landmark commemorating the town's Roman origins and long tradition.

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35.2 km

Fuente de Piedra

Highlight • Lake

Fuente de Piedra is a charming village whose name derives from an ancient spring believed to possess healing powers. The area was already settled in Roman times, and the spring was then referred to as "Fons Divinus." In the Middle Ages, a small settlement grew up around the spring, which later acquired its present name. During the 18th and 19th centuries, Fuente de Piedra was a renowned spa town thanks to its mineral waters, until the spring dried up. Today, the village's name evokes this past, while its history remains closely intertwined with the use and veneration of the water.

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42.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

18.6 km

2.46 km

830 m

156 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

14.7 km

6.25 km

278 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Fuente de Piedra Lagoon – La Vicaría Observatory loop from Mollina

Fuente de Piedra Lagoon

View of the Laguna de Fuente de Piedra

View of flamingos at Laguna de Fuente de Piedra

La Vicaría Observatory

Bird Observation Tower, Laguna de Fuente de Piedra Nature Reserve

Flamingos at Laguna de Fuente de Piedra

Divine source

Fuente de Piedra

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