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Castle of Puebla de Alcocer
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Castle of Puebla de Alcocer
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JavierCR 🇪🇸
January 3, 2026
Mountain biking
The castle sits atop a hill in Puebla de Alcocer (Badajoz, Extremadura), approximately 550 meters above sea level.
Its origins date back to the 12th and 13th centuries, possibly built upon the site of an earlier Mudéjar fortress.
It was remodeled in 1445 after being donated to Don Gutierre de Sotomayor, Master of the Order of Alcántara, by King John II of Castile.
At the end of the 15th century, it passed to Doña Elvira de Zúñiga, as reflected in the coat of arms on the keep.
Its origins date back to the 12th and 13th centuries, possibly built upon the site of an earlier Mudéjar fortress.
It was remodeled in 1445 after being donated to Don Gutierre de Sotomayor, Master of the Order of Alcántara, by King John II of Castile.
At the end of the 15th century, it passed to Doña Elvira de Zúñiga, as reflected in the coat of arms on the keep.
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•Aureli
February 17, 2023
Mountain biking
For mountain biking fans, the most typical ascent to Puebla Castle takes place through the old access, a stone road that goes up its south face.
The Castle of Puebla de Alcocer is an imposing fortress built during part of the 12th and 13th centuries, later remodeled. The building was built adapting to the irregular terrain. The views of the surrounding area are wonderful, being able to see a large part of the La Serena Reservoir.
We can enter the castle by making a small and symbolic donation (1€)
The Castle of Puebla de Alcocer is an imposing fortress built during part of the 12th and 13th centuries, later remodeled. The building was built adapting to the irregular terrain. The views of the surrounding area are wonderful, being able to see a large part of the La Serena Reservoir.
We can enter the castle by making a small and symbolic donation (1€)
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Best routes near Castle of Puebla de Alcocer
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50.0km
04:15
960m
960m
Tackle this difficult 31.1-mile mountain biking route from Puebla de Alcocer, circling Embalse de la Serena and Cerro Masatrigo.
Hard
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
Hard
3
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
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Elevation 660 m