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Spain
Andalusia
Granada
Comarca de Guadix
Freila

Badlands of Gorafe – View of Negratín Reservoir loop from Playa de Freila

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Spain
Andalusia
Granada
Comarca de Guadix
Freila

Badlands of Gorafe – View of Negratín Reservoir loop from Playa de Freila

Hard

4

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Badlands of Gorafe – View of Negratín Reservoir loop from Playa de Freila

05:14

57.9km

1,090m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: March 7, 2026

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Geoparque de Granada

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23.0 km

Badlands of Gorafe

Highlight • Canyon

The Gorafe Badlands are a unique landscape due to their characteristic reddish and ocher geological formations. It is an ideal place for cycling and discovering the geological and archaeological wealth …

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24.0 km

Mountain Refuge Caves

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Mountain refuge. Relatively well preserved for where it is located. There are several "stays" in case you go in a group

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25.3 km

Well, I wouldn't call it a hotel, but there is a cave-like shelter there.

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30.2 km

Wow, what an awesome gravel road in the middle of the canyon. If you didn't know better, you might think you're on the Colorado River in the USA. 🏜️

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49.4 km

View of Negratín Reservoir

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Bluer than blue. The water in this landscape - breathtaking

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57.9 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.7 km

21.4 km

1.60 km

278 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.6 km

15.8 km

8.61 km

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Highest point (990 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

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Monday 18 May

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