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: October 2, 2025

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Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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241 m

Agua Amarga Beach

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful town located at the northern tip of Cabo de Gata, a white village with a spectacular beach and turquoise waters. Surrounded by the typical mountains of the area.

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5.43 km

In the middle of the desert

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

The Cabo de Gata is not, as is often said, the location of well-known westerns and other films such as "For a Fistful of Dollars", "Indiana Jones and the Last …

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19.6 km

Rambla del Saltador

Highlight (Segment) • River

Grave highway that runs in the riverbed from Carboneras to La Cueva del Pajaro.

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27.8 km

San Andrés Castle of Carboneras

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Carboneras is a town with a wide variety of tourist services. Its privileged location on the Mediterranean coast of Almería is demonstrated by its multiple historical fortresses and its fishing tradition.

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29.7 km

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37.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

8.18 km

1.24 km

1.09 km

863 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

10.5 km

6.69 km

487 m

460 m

Elevation

Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 15 December

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25 %

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