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

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

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

01:39

23.5km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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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12.7 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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13.2 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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13.2 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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13.4 km

Caños de Caravaca Fountain

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Los Caños de Caravaca is a public fountain located in Vélez-Blanco. It was commissioned by the Marquis of Los Vélez in the 16th century. It has four water pipes and …

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14.2 km

Muela Grande

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22.5 km

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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23.0 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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23.1 km

Archway Entrance to Vélez Rubio

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23.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

1.62 km

Surfaces

21.8 km

1.33 km

191 m

145 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Vélez-Blanco

View of Vélez-Blanco and its castle

Castillo de Vélez-Blanco

Caños de Caravaca Fountain

Muela Grande

Vélez-Rubio

Church of the Incarnation of Vélez-Rubio

Archway Entrance to Vélez Rubio

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