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Spain
Andalusia
Granada
Comarca de la Vega de Granada
Güejar Sierra

Canales Reservoir – Quéntar Reservoir loop from Güéjar Sierra

Routes
Spain
Andalusia
Granada
Comarca de la Vega de Granada
Güejar Sierra

Canales Reservoir – Quéntar Reservoir loop from Güéjar Sierra

Hard

5.0

(1)

36

riders

Canales Reservoir – Quéntar Reservoir loop from Güéjar Sierra

04:58

64.7km

1,460m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural Sierra de Huétor

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Bus stop

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209 m

Güéjar Sierra

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Güéjar Sierra is a picturesque Granada town at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, which preserves the charm of its narrow streets and whitewashed houses. Surrounded by mountains, viewpoints, and trails.

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3.75 km

Canales Reservoir

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A scenic climb with mostly good asphalt. This route is also ideal for climbing the Pico del Veleta, where there's very little traffic.

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4.71 km

Canales Reservoir

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Between the ascent of Pinos Genil and Guejar Sierra, an intermediate point is the Canales dam and the town of Canales, a good place for trout fishing and to take beautiful photos.

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7.47 km

This is a town on the banks of the river Genil, in the center of town, a very good restaurant area for lunch, dinner and tapas both in winter and on cool summer nights.

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20.4 km

Granada

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Granada is one of the most important cities in Andalusia, surrounded by the impressive Sierra Nevada, the forests of Sierra de Huétor and close to the Mediterranean coast.

Granada was …

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45.1 km

Great Point of View

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Great view from Parque Natural Sierra de Huétor. Even when storm is coming up. 😬

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54.1 km

Aguas Blancas Road

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It is a road in perfect condition, with little traffic and through some incredible landscapes: a highly recommended luxury.

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55.8 km

Embalse de Quéntar

Lake

9

56.3 km

Quéntar Reservoir

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The Pantano de Quéntar is a reservoir in Quéntar, Granada, built between 1971 and 1975 and officially inaugurated on 11 May 1976. It is located at the confluence of the …

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64.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.6 km

26.9 km

4.50 km

2.67 km

1.22 km

858 m

Surfaces

27.6 km

22.5 km

8.63 km

4.21 km

1.77 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,390 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

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Thursday 4 June

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