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Gorafe – Cave town Guadix loop from Guadix

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Gorafe – Cave town Guadix loop from Guadix

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Gorafe – Cave town Guadix loop from Guadix

05:07

74.7km

870m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Parking

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14.1 km

Cerro de Gor

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Straight road towards Gor.

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19.7 km

Bike Cueva Bike Rental & Repair Shop

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Super nice owner! Helps with bike repairs. Speaks Italian, Spanish, French, and English. Accommodation and food are also available.

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20.3 km

Gorafe

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The village of Gorafe, named after the desert of the same name, is a cute village that has exactly what you need: a supermarket and one or more bars for …

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20.4 km

Hello Supermarket (La Plaza)!

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Small supermarket in the village of Gorafe that is secretly bigger than you would think. Perfect for supplies during your cycling or bikepacking adventure.

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26.4 km

Viewpoint

27.8 km

Acequia del Toril

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The Acequia del Toril is a porous limestone aqueduct, more than 1.5 km long and more than 10 meters high at some points. Its natural construction over millennia has been …

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29.2 km

Turnoff to Alicún de las Torres

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Here you'll find a detour to the Alicún de las Torres hot springs and the only nearby hotel. The area surrounding the intersection is also impressive.

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51.3 km

Railroad bridge (hiking and biking only)

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Handy, but high. 😉

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61.4 km

Cave town Guadix

Highlight • Settlement

Guadix is the perfect place where you can stop for an overnight stay and shopping during your multi-day cycling adventures. In addition to several restaurants, cafes and supermarkets, it is …

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74.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.3 km

13.7 km

4.44 km

352 m

Surfaces

58.6 km

9.31 km

3.20 km

2.93 km

430 m

256 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,180 m)

Lowest point (680 m)

Weather

Saturday 29 August

33°C

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Comments

May 14, 2024,Andalusien-Tour, Day 3

So I took it easy today and adapted my tour accordingly, even though today I had to do part of the infamous Badlands in the Gorafe desert...⛰️

First I looked at Guadix from its "Romanesque" past and was impressed. Then I cycled past huge poplar forests, which later turned out to be grown to produce cellulose, including for paper production. …

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Cerro de Gor

Bike Cueva Bike Rental & Repair Shop

Gorafe

Hello Supermarket (La Plaza)!

Acequia del Toril

Turnoff to Alicún de las Torres

Railroad bridge (hiking and biking only)

Cave town Guadix

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