Alcaraz – Ascent to Catalmerejos loop from El Bonillo

Alcaraz – Ascent to Catalmerejos loop from El Bonillo

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Alcaraz – Ascent to Catalmerejos loop from El Bonillo

06:41

140km

1,850m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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After 41.8 km for 469 m

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Start point

Parking

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15.3 km

Salinas de Pinilla Micro-reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

These are the salt mines that are more than 600 years old. In the environment you can see flora and fauna that adapted to the salinity.

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41.0 km

The walk through the village offers innumerable details, ornaments, arches, portals, and balconies. The Customs House door, the Galiano house, the sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de las Cortes, the monastery …

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63.9 km

Puerto del Barrancazo

Mountain Pass

72.5 km

Paterna del Madera

Highlight • Settlement

This remote village in the Sierra de Alcaraz is located in a protected natural area. Good place if you need water: it has a drinking water fountain and a supermarket.

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79.9 km

Ascent to Catalmerejos

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Very good views on an entertaining road in very good condition.

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104 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Cortes

Highlight • Religious Site

The sanctuary of the Virgen de Cortes, in Alcaraz, is one of the most important pilgrimage centers in Spain. It is one of the most sought-after tourist attractions in the town by tourists. The quintessential religious center of the region.

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106 km

Vía Verde de la Sierra de Alcaraz

Highlight • Cycleway

Shortly after Alcaraz, the Via Verde begins towards Albacete, which is about 75 km long. A real highlight!

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113 km

Puerto de los Pocicos

Mountain Pass

139 km

El Bonillo

Highlight • Settlement

Town in the province of Albacete that maintains a unique Cervantes authenticity, with its narrow streets, low houses, etc.
Don't leave without seeing the Renaissance church of Santa Catalina, the Rollo and the 16th century town hall.

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140 km

End point

Parking

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