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Níjar

Cortijo del Fraile – Amethyst Viewpoint loop from El Pozo

Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax

Níjar

Cortijo del Fraile – Amethyst Viewpoint loop from El Pozo

Hard

4.5

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Cortijo del Fraile – Amethyst Viewpoint loop from El Pozo

03:22

49.0km

660m

Gravel riding

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: March 28, 2026

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Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar

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Start point

Parking

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18.1 km

Through volcanic rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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18.7 km

Viewpoint

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Those colors of volcanic rock 👌

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20.6 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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24.2 km

View of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

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This spot within the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park has incredible views of the park.
You can often enjoy stunning sunrises and sunsets.

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30.0 km

Playa de las Negras

Beach

35.7 km

Rodalquilar and art

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Super fun to make some time for

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38.2 km

Amethyst Viewpoint

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Piece of art at this popular stop/parking lot at a beautiful viewpoint

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42.0 km

Dragon Head Rock at Playa de los Escullos

Highlight • Natural Monument

There is a huge parking lot on the beach with many campers, it can be busy

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46.4 km

Windmill in Cortijada de Los Cortijos Grandes

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Beautiful landmark in this naturally inhospitable area

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49.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

21.5 km

3.89 km

1.51 km

Surfaces

22.8 km

20.2 km

2.14 km

2.08 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

27°C

15°C

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Cortijo del Fraile – Amethyst Viewpoint loop from El Pozo

Through volcanic rock

Viewpoint

Cortijo del Fraile

View of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

Rodalquilar and art

Amethyst Viewpoint

Dragon Head Rock at Playa de los Escullos

Windmill in Cortijada de Los Cortijos Grandes

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