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Vélez-Rubio – Vélez-Blanco loop from Vélez-Blanco

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Vélez-Rubio – Vélez-Blanco loop from Vélez-Blanco

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Vélez-Rubio – Vélez-Blanco loop from Vélez-Blanco

01:28

20.8km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: May 16, 2026

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Parque Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez

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14.3 km

Archway Entrance to Vélez Rubio

Highlight • Monument

14.3 km

Church of the Incarnation of Vélez-Rubio

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The Church of the Encarnación in Vélez-Rubio is one of the most outstanding monuments in the town. Built in the 18th century, this church is a magnificent example of Baroque …

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Church of the Encarnación of Vélez-Rubio

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Vélez-Rubio is a town that has amalgamated cultures over the centuries. Its urban center presents a very interesting architectural ensemble, mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries. Although some of …

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Vélez-Rubio

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Vélez-Rubio is a town that has amalgamated cultures over the centuries. Its urban center presents a very interesting architectural complex, mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries. Although some of …

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19.9 km

Muela Grande

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20.4 km

Vélez-Blanco

Highlight • Settlement

Vélez-Blanco is a village located at the foot of the Río Claro where at its top is the immense castle that can be seen from the arrival to the valley that bears the name of the same river.

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20.8 km

Castillo de Vélez-Blanco

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Mandatory stop to see this jewel of Spanish Renaissance architecture. It imposes its presence when it begins to be seen in the distance.

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20.8 km

View of Vélez-Blanco and its castle

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From Cantarerías Street in Vélez-Blanco, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Vélez-Blanco Castle. This street offers a unique perspective of the castle, allowing you to appreciate its imposing structure and strategic location on top of the hill.

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20.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.5 km

1.26 km

127 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

1.25 km

448 m

143 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,070 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

27°C

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Vélez-Rubio – Vélez-Blanco loop from Vélez-Blanco

Archway Entrance to Vélez Rubio

Church of the Incarnation of Vélez-Rubio

Church of the Encarnación of Vélez-Rubio

Vélez-Rubio

Muela Grande

Vélez-Blanco

Castillo de Vélez-Blanco

View of Vélez-Blanco and its castle

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