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Jaén
Sierra Morena
Marmolejo

Incredible views – Cardeña loop from Arjonilla

Routes
Road cycling routes
Spain
Andalusia
Jaén
Sierra Morena
Marmolejo

Incredible views – Cardeña loop from Arjonilla

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Incredible views – Cardeña loop from Arjonilla

04:22

95.6km

1,090m

Hard 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: November 6, 2025

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2.75 km

Balneario de Marmolejo

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The Spa of Marmolejo is located along the Guadalquivir river situated at the foot of the Sierra Morena mountains. Popular tourist attraction. From the bridge of the A-420 highway you …

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9.40 km

Yeguas Reservoir

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The Yeguas reservoir is located between the provinces of Jaén and Córdoba. It collects the rainwater that falls on the Sierra de Cardeña, the natural park of Montoro and the Sierra de Andújar in the course of the Yeguas river.

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19.3 km

Incredible views

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One of the beautiful panoramic views that you can enjoy when you pedal along the roads of the Sierra de Cardeña Park.

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19.4 km

Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro Natural Park

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17 km of road in the heart of the Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro Natural Park. The typical vegetation of the Mediterranean area is made up of a forest of …

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41.1 km

Cardeña

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A good place to stock up on water before entering the Natural Park that bears the name of this town. In the center, in the Plaza de la Independencia Local …

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78.0 km

Bridge over the Guadalquivir River

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Historical bridge that crosses the Guadalquivir River, in the town of Castro del Rio, before beginning the ascent towards the Cardeña natural park.

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84.8 km

Altillo de Santa Inés

Mountain Pass

B

95.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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91.1 km

2.43 km

2.02 km

Surfaces

93.8 km

1.79 km

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Highest point (770 m)

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