Historic Center of Covarrubias – Alto de Peña Alta (1078 m) loop from Mecerreyes

Historic Center of Covarrubias – Alto de Peña Alta (1078 m) loop from Mecerreyes

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Historic Center of Covarrubias – Alto de Peña Alta (1078 m) loop from Mecerreyes

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51.0km

660m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

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After 6.88 km for 69 m

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608 m

Statue of El Cid in Mecerreyes

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Impressive statue of El Cid erected in 2008 and founded by the residents of Mecerreyes, it reaches 7m in height if we count the extension of the spear.

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6.68 km

Historic Center of Covarrubias

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Covarrubias is one of the vertices of the so-called Arlanza triangle along with Lerma and Santo Domingo de Silos. Three towns in the same region that have their own historical …

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6.76 km

Casa de Doña Sancha

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Casa de Doña Sancha, wife of Fernán González, dating from the 15th century, is an example of the town's traditional architecture, with its adobe façade and classic wooden framework.

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6.95 km

A very interesting town with perfectly preserved historical heritage. Highly recommended to see the traditional wooden beam houses. The entire town of Covarrubias has been declared an Asset of Cultural …

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14.5 km

Alto de Peña Alta (1078 m)

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The height of Peña Alta is located inside the Sabinares de Arlanza - La Yecla natural park. From its 1070 meters above sea level, you can see the bluish peaks …

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38.7 km

Territorio Arlanza

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44.5 km

Puentedura Village and Arlanza River

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A pretty town in the Sierra de la Demanda where the Arlanza River flows.

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50.9 km

Mecerreyes

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The origin of Mecerreyes, is in all probability, etymologically Arabic origin (maza rais) which means meadow or field. Its inhabitants are known as guiletos, a name that comes from guilla (harvest).

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