Hard gravel 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: January 25, 2026

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You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 35.2 km for 96 m

After 35.5 km for 50 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.02 km

Alto de Rodalquilar hacia el mar

Viewpoint

5.37 km

Viewpoint

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Take a moment so beautiful

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5.42 km

The gold route

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Past the gold factory and then through the carved gold route

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6.26 km

San Diego Mining Village

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This was one of the mining centers. Behind this small mine you can see remains of houses and an information board.

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6.30 km

Through volcanic rock

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This route passes precisely through blown away volcanic rocks and shows all possible colors. The path is excellent for cycling.

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8.77 km

Cortijo del Fraile

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This building is located within the natural park of Cabo de Gata-Níjar, which, despite its condition and the passage of time, is the best representation of a stately farmhouse in …

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35.4 km

Las Negras receives this name from the mountain to the left of the town, Cerro Negro, a large mass of dark-colored volcanic material.

In Las Negras you can do various activities: excursions, mountain bike routes, hiking, kayaking...

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44.7 km

Torre de los Lobos and Faro de la Polacra

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Los Lobos Tower
It was built as a coastal surveillance system by the Nasrids.
Demolished by an earthquake in 1680, the Torre de los Lobos was rebuilt in the 18th …

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47.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

21.1 km

1.96 km

252 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

22.1 km

1.76 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 6 March

17°C

9°C

18 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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