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Embalse de Valdeinfierno from Vélez-Rubio — circular by Vélez-Blanco

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Embalse de Valdeinfierno from Vélez-Rubio — circular by Vélez-Blanco

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Embalse de Valdeinfierno from Vélez-Rubio — circular by Vélez-Blanco

05:47

60.0km

1,200m

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 13, 2024

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Parque Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez

Zona de Especial Protección para Aves Sierras del Gigante-Pericay, Lomas del Buitre-Río Luchena y Sierra de La Torrecilla

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Parking

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762 m

Vélez-Rubio

Highlight • Settlement

Vélez-Rubio is a town that has amalgamated cultures over the centuries. Its urban center presents a very interesting architectural complex, mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries. Although some of …

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9.38 km

Torre de Alacín or Montalviche is a watchtower from the 15th century. Although it is in a state of abandonment, it is worth taking a while to admire the landscape with the Sierra La Muela de Montelviche in the background.

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20.8 km

Collado de Carasoles

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Mountain pass, which exceeds 1000 m in altitude and separates the district of La Parroquia from the Valdeinfierno reservoir. Wide and perfect track for gravel. In dry seasons, a lot of dust/sand from the nearby quarries accumulates.

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27.4 km

Valdeinfierno Reservoir

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Located in the narrow gorge that the Luchena River excavates between the Gigante and Culebrina mountains. One of the most beautiful areas of the municipality of Lorca.

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52.7 km

View of Vélez-Blanco and its castle

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From Cantarerías Street in Vélez-Blanco, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Vélez-Blanco Castle. This street offers a unique perspective of the castle, allowing you to appreciate its imposing structure and strategic location on top of the hill.

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Vélez-Blanco Castle

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Built between 1506 and 1515 by order of Pedro Fajardo y Chacón, first Marquis of Vélez, Vélez-Blanco Castle is a fascinating destination for lovers of history and architecture.

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End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.8 km

18.4 km

2.71 km

1.09 km

Surfaces

44.6 km

9.71 km

5.61 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,110 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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Embalse de Valdeinfierno from Vélez-Rubio — circular by Vélez-Blanco

Vélez-Rubio

Torre de Alacín

Collado de Carasoles

Valdeinfierno Reservoir

View of Vélez-Blanco and its castle

Vélez-Blanco Castle

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