Plantío Tunnel – Steam locomotive - Mikado loop from Doña Mencía

Plantío Tunnel – Steam locomotive - Mikado loop from Doña Mencía

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Plantío Tunnel – Steam locomotive - Mikado loop from Doña Mencía

03:32

47.4km

950m

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: August 1, 2026

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Parque Natural Sierras Subbéticas

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.18 km

Street art with bicycles

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Shortly before Dona Mencia there are suddenly a number of painted bicycles on the Via Verde. Funny to look at.

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6.64 km

Plantío Tunnel

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The surface is usually in very good condition, but there is no lighting. If you arrive in the sun, you don't need much, but if you arrive in the afternoon …

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12.2 km

La Sima Viaduct

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Through the disused Subbética railway lines, previously used by the oil train, you can tour the interior of Andalusia on cycling and hiking itineraries. The beautiful landscapes of the Sierras …

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13.2 km

Steam locomotive - Mikado

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Here, in the old station of the FF.CC. Luque, we can enjoy this imposing Mikado steam locomotive.

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20.2 km

Hermitage of Our Lady of the Sierra

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This hermitage is located at the top of the Picacho de la Sierra de Cabra. From the height of 1200 masl you have spectacular views of the mountains and the countryside.

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33.0 km

Fuente del Río

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The Fuente del Río in Cabra, is a picturesque natural park considered the origin of the Río Cabra. The park combines the natural beauty of a karst spring with landscaped …

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38.2 km

Sima Viaduct

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This is another of the magnificent metal viaducts that we will cross on our tour of the Vía Verde del Aceite.
It extends over 132 meters and reaches a height …

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40.7 km

Tunnel on the Camino Mozárabe de Málaga

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Don't forget the light...it's not long, but it happens quickly...

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47.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

11.1 km

7.28 km

4.88 km

4.28 km

798 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

15.4 km

12.2 km

366 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,190 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

Weather

Saturday 24 October

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13°C

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Comments

December 27, 2023,Sierras Subbéticas_Cordoba_Circular desde Cabra hasta Zuheros, por la sierra y de Zuheros a Cabra por Vía Verde del Aceite.

Gravel route through the Sierras Subbéticas. Mountain landscapes. Some sections were more MBT, but it can be done. The climb lasts 10km from Cabra along the Camino de San Marcos, up to 9% gradient. Beautiful route. Good physical condition necessary.

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