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Despiernacaballos Pass

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Despiernacaballos Pass

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Despiernacaballos Pass

Name: Despiernacaballos Pass
Rating: 2

Recommended by 10 mountain bikers

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Parque Natural de la Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas

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Location: Santiago-Pontones, Sierra De Segura, Jaén, Andalusia, Spain

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1. Despiernacaballos Pass – Río Madera Inn and Lodging loop from Cortijos Nuevos

68.3km

05:09

1,310m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Salto de la Novia Viewpoint – Hospedería Río Zumeta loop from Hornos

74.5km

05:41

1,730m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Despiernacaballos Pass – Salto de la Novia Viewpoint loop from Casas de Abajo

56.1km

04:36

1,400m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Juano Mesas 🚴‍♂️🎼👨‍🎓✍️

October 21, 2021

The Despiernacaballos port is like going from night to day, from shade to sun due to the change in light between the valley of the Madera River and Cañada Hermosa. The landscape also undergoes a notable change due to the difference in height that exists between one area and another.
The route is made of asphalt which helps to appreciate each and every one of the curves that give this area its name: despiernacaballos.

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Pepe

March 21, 2024

The climb is very demanding but with incredible views below La Toba, a beautiful place and above the canyon, also spectacular.

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Jordi Hernandez

August 11, 2024

It is the closest uphill cycling port to the route of the Segura River (I have done the downhill from Poyotello to Huelga Utrera, passing by the Cueva del Agua).
Years ago it was not paved and that made it even more epic, it is 10 kilometres long and would surely be considered a first-class or special port.
With asphalt, it continues to be beautiful and demanding, especially from km 6 to 9. If you do it uphill, save your strength for this section.

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Elevation 1,560 m

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Location: Santiago-Pontones, Sierra De Segura, Jaén, Andalusia, Spain

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Despiernacaballos Pass

1. Despiernacaballos Pass – Río Madera Inn and Lodging loop from Cortijos Nuevos

2. Salto de la Novia Viewpoint – Hospedería Río Zumeta loop from Hornos

3. Despiernacaballos Pass – Salto de la Novia Viewpoint loop from Casas de Abajo

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