Vía Verde de la Sierra de la Demanda

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Vía Verde de la Sierra de la Demanda

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Vía Verde de la Sierra de la Demanda

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54.2km

750m

Cycling

The Vía Verde through the Sierra de la Demanda begins in Arlanzón, a small town east of Burgos. This can only be reached from Burgos by bus. You can also cycle it from Burgos by bike, which means about 20 kilometers more for your tour.

The Río Arlanzón will…

by Tourspain

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Espacio Natural de la Sierra de la Demanda

Waypoints

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16.8 km

Beautiful views over the Arlanzón reservoir

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It is one of the two reservoirs that supply water to the entire region of Burgos. If you are pedaling along the greenway, it is a perfect area to rest …

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31.4 km

Puerto del Manquillo

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The Burgos slope from Barbadillo del Pez is an 11-kilometre climb with gradients of up to 11%. The narrow, undivided road runs through the mainly pine forest mass. It is …

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39.4 km

Metal footbridge

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This long, spectacular and very photogenic walkway allows passage over the Valdorcas River.
On windy days it adds a little more excitement to the crossing.

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45.0 km

Greenway of the Sierra de la Demanda

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Wonderfully varied bike tour on an old railway line in the middle of the mountains. Easy-to-drive route, gentle slope, great views - what more could you want.

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54.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

23.5 km

1.37 km

Surfaces

29.4 km

23.2 km

1.37 km

290 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,410 m)

Lowest point (970 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

26°C

7°C

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

July 13, 2020

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The Vía Verde through the Sierra de la Demanda begins in Arlanzón, a small town east of Burgos. This can only be reached from Burgos by bus. You can also cycle it from Burgos by bike, which means about 20 kilometers more for your tour.
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The Río Arlanzón will be your constant