The best MTB trails in San Mateo

76rides

4.8

(64)

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Mountain biking in San Mateo is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Alajuela. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain bike routes to bring you the best. Just click on any of the routes below to browse real tips and photos shared by other members of Komoot’s mountain biking community, to see what they liked most about these Tours—and to find the perfect mountain bike route for your next ride.

Orotina Gravel Route – Railway Crossing loop from San Mateo	Intermediate 03:31 53.3km
Orotina Gravel Route – Cachimbal Railway Tunnel loop from San Vicente	Intermediate 04:01 64.3km
San Juan de Mata Cemetery Area – Tajo Sulay loop from San Vicente	Intermediate 03:23 47.6km
Río Quien Sabe – El Peñón Coastal Viewpoint loop from San Vicente	Intermediate 03:18 47.3km
Mountainbike loop from San Mateo	Intermediate 02:55 41.8km
Mountainbike loop from San José del Higuerón	Expert 02:52 28.9km
Orotina Gravel Route – Railway Crossing loop from San Vicente	Easy 01:31 26.5km
Railway Crossing – Orotina Gravel Route loop from San Vicente	Intermediate 02:49 44.9km
Mountainbike loop from San Juan Chiquito	Expert 03:26 37.7km

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Orotina Gravel Route – Railway Crossing loop from San Mateo
03:31
53.3km
15.1km/h
680m
680m
Intermediate
4.0
(2)
67
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Orotina Gravel Route – Cachimbal Railway Tunnel loop from San Vicente
04:01
64.3km
16.0km/h
690m
690m
Intermediate
3.7
(3)
12
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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San Juan de Mata Cemetery Area – Tajo Sulay loop from San Vicente
03:23
47.6km
14.0km/h
890m
890m
Intermediate
11
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Río Quien Sabe – El Peñón Coastal Viewpoint loop from San Vicente
03:18
47.3km
14.3km/h
500m
500m
Intermediate
8
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
Mountainbike loop from San Mateo
02:55
41.8km
14.3km/h
810m
810m
Intermediate
8
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
Mountainbike loop from San José del Higuerón
02:52
28.9km
10.1km/h
1,090m
1,090m
Expert
2
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
Orotina Gravel Route – Railway Crossing loop from San Vicente
01:31
26.5km
17.5km/h
250m
250m
Easy
5
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
Railway Crossing – Orotina Gravel Route loop from San Vicente
02:49
44.9km
15.9km/h
600m
600m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
3
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
Mountainbike loop from San Juan Chiquito
03:26
37.7km
11.0km/h
1,250m
1,250m
Expert
2
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.