Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2025

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Start point

Train Station

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14.3 km

Views of the Malpasillo Dam and Genil River

From this point we can see the dam on the Genil river and the town of Badolatosa on our left. Going down the dirt road we will arrive at the …

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47.7 km

Santuario Virgen de Araceli (Lucena)

Nice ascent of 5 km with slopes not excessively. The views from the top are beautiful. All Subbetica at our feet.

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53.7 km

Castillo del Moral

Also known as the castle of Lucena. It is a Hispano-Muslim military fortress from the 11th century. Inside is the Archaeological and Ethnological Museum of Lucena.

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54.2 km

Church and Former Hospital of San Juan de Dios

Architectural complex from the 18th century declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 2006. The hospital now houses a nursing home. The hospital was founded at the express wish of …

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71.9 km

Encinas Reales

A beautiful town that is the beginning of the 9. stage of the Camino de Santiago - Camino Mozárabe de Málaga. Near the Ermita del Calvario there is a free …

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76.4 km

Benamejí

One of the towns visited by King Felipe V in the 18th century as part of a program to learn about the country. Among the places of interest are: the …

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78.5 km

Puente de Hernán Ruiz

80.1 km

Olive Grove Trail

The loop just before here was not very smooth. Ok for my 30mm tyres but probably worth missing out.

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112 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.9 km

34.3 km

2.80 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

109 km

2.80 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Castillo del Moral – Benamejí loop from La Roda de Andalucia

Views of the Malpasillo Dam and Genil River

Santuario Virgen de Araceli (Lucena)

Castillo del Moral

Church and Former Hospital of San Juan de Dios

Encinas Reales

Benamejí

Puente de Hernán Ruiz

Olive Grove Trail

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