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Velefique climb – La Merendera Recreation Area loop from Centro Astronómico Hispano en Andalucía

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Velefique climb – La Merendera Recreation Area loop from Centro Astronómico Hispano en Andalucía

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42

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Velefique climb – La Merendera Recreation Area loop from Centro Astronómico Hispano en Andalucía

08:05

86.9km

1,540m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: February 15, 2026

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1.11 km

Sierras de Baza and Los Filabres

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Sierra de Baza and Sierra de Los Filabres are part of a remote mountain range over 2.000m height in the province of Granada and Almería, and the most isolated area of Badlands.

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2

1.35 km

Calar Alto Astronomical Observatory

Highlight • Monument

The Calar Alto plateau is located at an altitude of 2,168 metres, in the heart of the Sierra de los Filabres. Its clear sky allows us to see the stars …

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16.7 km

Bacares

Highlight • Settlement

The beautiful and quiet village of Bacares lives from agriculture and a little from tourism, the area has beautiful nature, many hiking and MTB trails.

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16.9 km

Velefique climb

Highlight • Climb

A picture-perfect climb that winds around 21 bends for 14km at an average of 6.4%, the Velifique is a mountain you can enjoy climbing without having to suffer too much.

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38.0 km

Collado del Conde

Mountain Pass

52.0 km

Refugio de Arroyo Berruga

Alpine Hut

7

76.7 km

A secret slightly hidden fountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here is a slightly off the trail fountain where you can fill up again. Perfect and refreshing. It does sometimes dry up but was flowing well when I went past.

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8

81.6 km

La Merendera Recreation Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice shady spots, benches and beautiful views.

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86.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

75.9 km

10.8 km

224 m

Surfaces

39.1 km

36.9 km

8.93 km

2.14 km

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Highest point (2,150 m)

Lowest point (1,530 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

18°C

3°C

4 %

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