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Zuheros Castle

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Location: Zuheros, Penibetica, Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain

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1. Parque Natural Sierras Subbeticas — circular from Zuheros

53.0km

04:25

1,040m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Alamedal Viaduct – Vía Verde del Aceite loop from Lucena

59.1km

04:18

550m

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3. Plantío Tunnel – Steam locomotive - Mikado loop from Zuheros

35.9km

02:34

380m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Juano Mesas 🚴‍♂️🎼👨‍🎓✍️

October 28, 2023

Construction located in the highest rocky part of the town whose purpose was to protect against any external invasion, whose views are worth enjoying.

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Willem VS

October 13, 2024

The remains date from two different periods. The massive, crenellated square tower is of Moorish origin, while the remains of the Renaissance palace date from the 16th century. At the same time, the Plaza de la Paz offers a natural viewpoint (622m), with shooting views** over the hills with their carpet of olive groves and Baena in the background.

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DakenH

December 17, 2024

El Castillo de Zuheros stands spectacularly on a rock and offers impressive views of the Sierra Subbética. The castle is a major landmark in the region. The castle's origins date back to the Moors in the 9th century. It was strategically built on a limestone cliff to control and defend the region. Its location made it almost impregnable. It was part of a network of castles designed to secure Moorish influence in Andalusia. In 1240, Zuheros was conquered by the troops of Ferdinand III of Castile. The castle passed into Christian ownership and was integrated into the kingdom's defensive structure.

With the end of its military importance in the region, after the conquest of Granada in 1492, the castle began to decline in importance. Parts of the complex were destroyed by earthquakes and neglect over the centuries. In 1964, the towers were reconstructed as they can be seen in their current form. The ruins of the castle are now one of the main attractions of Zuheros and can be visited.

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Location: Zuheros, Penibetica, Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain

Zuheros Castle

1. Parque Natural Sierras Subbeticas — circular from Zuheros

2. Alamedal Viaduct – Vía Verde del Aceite loop from Lucena

3. Plantío Tunnel – Steam locomotive - Mikado loop from Zuheros

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