Floripes Tower – Alcántara Reservoir loop from Cáceres

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Floripes Tower – Alcántara Reservoir loop from Cáceres

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Floripes Tower – Alcántara Reservoir loop from Cáceres

05:32

90.4km

790m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 60.2 km for 140 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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31.7 km

Floripes Tower

Highlight • Castle

The origin of the castle of Alconétar de Floripes dates back to the Muslim occupation of the area. It was submerged when the reservoir was built. The tower is visible when the water levels of the reservoir are low.

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33.5 km

Bridge Over the Tagus Reservoir

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This bridge allows you to circumvent one of the most important structures in modern Spain, the Tagus reservoir, the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula with more than 1000 kilometers …

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34.1 km

Alcántara-Garrovillas Reservoir

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Alcántara-Garrovillas reservoir, which runs between the municipalities of Garrovillas de Alconétar and Santiago del Campo.

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35.7 km

Alcántara Reservoir

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Also known as the Tajo Reservoir, it is the second largest in Spain by capacity. This body of water is home to countless bird species and intensifies the beauty of the landscape.

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39.2 km

Puente de Alconétar

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View of the ruins of the Alconetar Bridge from the N-630 national road. A Roman bridge over the Tagus river.

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45.6 km

Church of Santa Marina of Cañaveral

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Cañaveral is a Spanish town and municipality, located in the province of Cáceres, in the autonomous community of Extremadura. Administratively, it is part of the judicial district of Cáceres and …

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60.3 km

View of the Alcántara Reservoir and the Almonte Viaduct

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From this bridge you have a great panoramic view of the Alcántara reservoir and the Almonte viaduct.

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90.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

71.9 km

9.47 km

4.66 km

3.28 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

78.0 km

10.3 km

1.25 km

790 m

137 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

21°C

12°C

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Comments

November 14, 2024,Von Cañaveral nach Valdesalor Tag 29

It was very pleasant and quiet at night. Storm and rain outside, a comfortable bed inside.
But in the morning we continued anyway.
The weather forecast wasn't so good, but in the end I got through almost without rain.
Although it wasn't very far, it felt arduous today, as if it was always uphill. But that's what happens when you're …

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June 2, 2024,Stage 6 road to Grimaldo

Day 05/19🥾Camino Via de la Plata to Santiago de Compostela, Spain 🇪🇸

ℹ️Stats: Sun 02 June 2024
Weather: Blue skies 30 degrees
From: Caceres
Start time: 0700
To: Grimaldo
End time: 1300
Accommodation: Albergue Single beds (room with 2 beds)
Terrain: Town streets and quiet roads.

🥾Todays Miles: 32 miles