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Villanueva De Las Torres

Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint – Gorafe Desert loop from Acequia del Toril y dólmenes de Alicún

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Villanueva De Las Torres

Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint – Gorafe Desert loop from Acequia del Toril y dólmenes de Alicún

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Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint – Gorafe Desert loop from Acequia del Toril y dólmenes de Alicún

02:42

29.9km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: June 13, 2026

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Geoparque de Granada

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Parking

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9.36 km

Cave Shelter in Geoparque de Granada

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If the night catches you and you need to take shelter, or simply if you want to make a stop to rest from the sun... don't hesitate.

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12.0 km

Viewpoint

14.1 km

Gorafe Desert - Gravel Paradise 🏜️

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The Gorafe desert is a particularly beautiful place that - very different from the Sahara, for example - does not consist of loose sand, but a high stone plain that …

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18.7 km

Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint

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From here the Desierto Gorafe lies at your feet. Great panoramas at any time of the day or year. Absolute must on gravel and mountain bike tours.

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20.1 km

Gorafe Desert

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The Gorafe Desert is located in La Hoya de Guadix, a natural plain plenty of gullies and badlands in the northern part of the province of Granada.

La Hoya de …

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20.7 km

Gorafe Desert

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Stunning desert landscapes 🤩

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20.7 km

View of Gorafe

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Great and very steep descent if you want to go down to Gorafe

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21.9 km

Bike Cueva Bike Rental & Repair Shop

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Super nice owner! Helps with bike repairs. Speaks Italian, Spanish, French, and English. Accommodation and food are also available.

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22.5 km

Gorafe

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The village of Gorafe, named after the desert of the same name, is a cute village that has exactly what you need: a supermarket and one or more bars for …

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29.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

10.4 km

778 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

10.8 km

1.62 km

596 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,000 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

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Sunday 12 July

36°C

16°C

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Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint – Gorafe Desert loop from Acequia del Toril y dólmenes de Alicún

Cave Shelter in Geoparque de Granada

Gorafe Desert - Gravel Paradise 🏜️

Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint

Gorafe Desert

Gorafe Desert

View of Gorafe

Bike Cueva Bike Rental & Repair Shop

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