Canales Reservoir – Scenic Downhill loop from Parking Los Peñones

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Canales Reservoir – Scenic Downhill loop from Parking Los Peñones

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Canales Reservoir – Scenic Downhill loop from Parking Los Peñones

04:38

57.5km

1,760m

Cycling

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: August 28, 2026

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Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada

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8.98 km

View of the Loma de Dilar, Sierra Nevada, from the Tajo del Zorro

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Going uphill coming around this turn, panoramic views to the southeast open up, with the Dilar ridge in front of the Sierra Nevada.

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12.4 km

View of Cerro del Monte, Los Alamos

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18.6 km

View of the Canales Reservoir 🏞️ Sierra Nevada

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To the north of the route that gradually climbs towards the mountain shine the reservoir of Channels, located in the foothills of Sierra Nevada, in the Spanish municipality of Güéjar …

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30.7 km

Canales Reservoir

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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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31.7 km

Canales Reservoir

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A scenic climb with mostly good asphalt. This route is also ideal for climbing the Pico del Veleta, where there's very little traffic.

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34.9 km

Güéjar Sierra Water Wheel

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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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36.7 km

Mirador del Castañar

Viewpoint

45.7 km

Departure towards Güéjar Sierra

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46.4 km

Scenic Downhill

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Sometimes it is already difficult: stop and take a photo or enjoy the wonderful descent to the fullest. Of course, both would be best. But then you would have to …

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