Amethyst Viewpoint – Views to San Jose loop from Las Negras

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Amethyst Viewpoint – Views to San Jose loop from Las Negras

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Amethyst Viewpoint – Views to San Jose loop from Las Negras

03:46

55.5km

830m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.42 km

Amethyst Viewpoint

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Beautiful views but.....Steep road, no fun, stony and therefore a lot of long braking

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15.3 km

Coastal Trail from Los Escullos to San José

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Beautiful trail along the coastline with beautiful rocks and views, past the ruins the path becomes stonier and rougher.

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19.7 km

Views to San Jose

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Let's go down for a beer or a glass of wine on the beach.

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22.6 km

San José Beach

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The beauty of San José and its picturesque setting amidst volcanic mountains attracts many visitors. The village has approximately 1,000 inhabitants.

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23.9 km

Characteristic landscape

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Cabo de Gata is a desert-like volcanic area, this image characterizes the landscape

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23.9 km

Molino del Collado de los Genoveses

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This mill, built in the 19th century and restored a few years ago, consists of 3 main parts. On one hand, we have the tower, on top of it the …

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26.7 km

Scenic section at Playa de Mónsul

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Hehe, just enjoy a flat ride and relax among the mountains and above all enjoy the surroundings.

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38.0 km

Spanish windmill

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Beautiful and you see them all over Spain.

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55.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.6 km

24.5 km

3.93 km

2.51 km

Surfaces

26.2 km

25.0 km

2.98 km

879 m

227 m

168 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 20 October

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Amethyst Viewpoint – Views to San Jose loop from Las Negras

Amethyst Viewpoint

Coastal Trail from Los Escullos to San José

Views to San Jose

San José Beach

Characteristic landscape

Molino del Collado de los Genoveses

Scenic section at Playa de Mónsul

Spanish windmill

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