Hard gravel 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: January 24, 2026

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Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar

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3.29 km

Spanish windmill

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Beautiful and you see them all over Spain.

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12.8 km

Amethyst Viewpoint

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Piece of art at this popular stop/parking lot at a beautiful viewpoint

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15.3 km

Rodalquilar and art

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Super fun to make some time for

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20.9 km

Las Negras receives this name from the mountain to the left of the town, Cerro Negro, a large mass of dark-colored volcanic material.

In Las Negras you can do various activities: excursions, mountain bike routes, hiking, kayaking...

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29.5 km

Torre de los Lobos and Faro de la Polacra

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Los Lobos Tower
It was built as a coastal surveillance system by the Nasrids.
Demolished by an earthquake in 1680, the Torre de los Lobos was rebuilt in the 18th …

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29.6 km

View of the volcanic crater, Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

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From Torre you can see directly into the crater. Madness - where else do you have such an opportunity!

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43.8 km

Windmill in Cortijada de Los Cortijos Grandes

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Beautiful landmark in this naturally inhospitable area

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49.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.4 km

7.29 km

2.50 km

230 m

Surfaces

38.2 km

8.69 km

2.28 km

170 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 4 March

18°C

12°C

16 %

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