Mining Road in Río Tinto – Source of the Río Tinto loop from Zalamea la Real

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Mining Road in Río Tinto – Source of the Río Tinto loop from Zalamea la Real

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Mining Road in Río Tinto – Source of the Río Tinto loop from Zalamea la Real

02:50

34.6km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Start point

Hotel

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511 m

Puente Dos Mundos

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Via Verde is in catastrophic condition. Simply don't use it.

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7.89 km

Puerto de los Embusteros

Mountain Pass

11.0 km

Mining Road in Río Tinto

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11.2 km

Minas de Riotinto

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Tour between the facilities of the old iron and copper mine - historically the municipality has been closely linked to mining activity.

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12.1 km

Railway Path Over the Río Tinto

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Road that passes through where there are the train tracks that brought the materials that came out of the mines to the town of Nerva. These tracks are currently still …

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17.5 km

Source of the Río Tinto

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Site also known as Sierra de Padre Caro. It marks the source of the Rio Tinto, which flows through the interior of Huelva for about 100 km until it reaches …

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18.6 km

Peña del Hierro Abandoned Mine

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21.0 km

Peña del Hierro Mine

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A must visit if you are in the area. It is advisable to book to see all the centers: the museum, the Peña del Hierro mine, the railway, the Atalaya …

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26.7 km

Minas de Riotinto Viewpoint

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Cerro Colorao Mine Viewpoint, a viewpoint located above the road with privileged views of this large open pit mine. The landscape is impressive and seeing the trucks that look like …

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34.6 km

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Hotel

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