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Castile-La Mancha
Cuenca
Manchuela
Buenache De Alarcón

Hontecillas – Gritos River Gorge loop from Buenache de Alarcón

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Road cycling routes
Spain
Castile-La Mancha
Cuenca
Manchuela
Buenache De Alarcón

Hontecillas – Gritos River Gorge loop from Buenache de Alarcón

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Hontecillas – Gritos River Gorge loop from Buenache de Alarcón

03:47

84.1km

760m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 5, 2026

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Hontecillas

Highlight • Settlement

Small town that is in the vicinity of the Alarcón Reservoir and that is surrounded by farmland, in a landscape of hills before touching the waters of the swamp.

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17.7 km

Wonderful canyon

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Nature continues to surprise you.

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17.7 km

Gritos River Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

The passage of the Río Gritos through this area before arriving at the Alarcón Reservoir is where you will find this beautiful river crossing where large walls are erected. Stop by to see if any vultures appear!

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23.0 km

Valeria – Roman city ruins

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The Roman city of Valeria is a fascinating archaeological site located in the province of Cuenca, about 30 km from the city. Founded in the 1st century BC, Valeria offers a unique insight into Roman urban planning and engineering.🚶‍♀️😎🌄

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23.2 km

Valeria – ruins of the Roman city

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Valeria is a Roman city located in the province of Cuenca (Castilla-La Mancha), in the municipality of Las Valeras, on the gorge of the Gritos River. It is one of …

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29.9 km

Olmeda del Rey to Almodóvar del Pinar Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

18 km section of road that connects the towns of Olmeda del Rey and Almodóvar del Pinar. Asphalt in good condition, little traffic.

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48.4 km

Almodóvar del Pinar

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It is a beautiful and quiet town in the interior of Cuenca in which the church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción stands out next to the Plaza de la …

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77.2 km

Olmedilla de Alarcón

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Quiet town in the interior of Cuenca but with several services and very well located to access the Alarcón reservoir. From here you can follow a path along the shore …

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84.1 km

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69.4 km

11.9 km

2.16 km

429 m

337 m

Surfaces

75.0 km

8.52 km

429 m

228 m

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