ムルシアのバイクパーク・トップ6

Since the last rain, some areas have been badly washed out. You have to drive very carefully.

S 3 Powerful, slides, tubes, curves, steps, all taken to a high level, with good surface, a blast

This detour is more technical in sections than the other detour I posted that is closer to Bullas. This detour joins up with but is tougher that the easy one, expecially where you cross the small stream. It is also more hilly with steeper gradients (up to 14%) but only short sections. MTB'ers can combine the two and create a bigger detour from the V.V. which is much more interestsing and scenic.

The first 2.5Km of the initial off-road section of the GR 257 Sec. 5 (once you leave the asphalt) is also part of the Mazerrón MTB route 2. And it is real MTB, you are riding in a Rambla, rocks, stones and often gravel & small stones similar to riding through sand. There will always be some water to go through except perhaps at the height of summer. Note the signpost stating “danger after heavy rain”, this is not a warning of a ford as on their other routes, this means that the Rambla could become a small stream. I know this route and was once there after rain and the Rambla had changed its course and I could not find the way, so avoid in these circumstances. I mentioned on other of these GR 257 routes that they are very well signposted, this is not the case here. After the initial off-road section sending you on a right turn, there is nothing to help you through the Rambla. I thought I had missed a signpost, but there aren’t any until you get to the wide easy track leading to the asphalt road. This road takes you the last 3Km to Majada and is a relief to get there. This section of the GR 257 section 5 is probably only to be recommended to real MTB’ers.

This is one of the new Hiking/Biking routes laid out in Murcia. This section is the link El Paretón – Gañuelas – La Majada. It is part of the extensive Campoder GR 257 Trail. They are mainly off-road routes and can be very technical in places for bikers. (Where you see the sharp u-turn on the route, there is a very steep rough & rutted ascent/descent.) The route is extremely well signposted, navigation on the route is not really necessary. The route is a wide, standard Spainish track with numerous steep ramps along the whole route. It made be too tough for many casual bikers, but is a real MTB'ers dream. The photos of the track do not do the steepness and difficulty justice. Parts of the route may also get washed out after heavy rain leading to very deep ruts. However, the route goes through very wild & scenic country so give it a go, but be ready to walk in places!

Very nice view, top location, a worthwhile destination. Great region, with the opportunity to explore the natural beauty and geological features of the area.

From here you can enjoy beautiful views over the loma de los Colorados. If you arrive at sunset, you will enjoy even more the contrasts between the different materials and the blues of the sky.

This is a great bike area here. Great stretches almost always on your own. And the weather in March did the rest. Be sure to try it yourself.