Vicario Dam – Vicario Reservoir loop from Ciudad Real

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Vicario Dam – Vicario Reservoir loop from Ciudad Real

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Vicario Dam – Vicario Reservoir loop from Ciudad Real

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42.6km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.4 km

Ascent to the Torre del Vicario

Highlight • Monument

Detour to the path that takes us to the Torre del Vicario, good views of the swimming pools and recreation area.

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11.5 km

Vicario Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

It was built in 1973 and is currently very populated with a multitude of species (common carp, royal carp, carpin, eel, pike, blackbass, sun perch and bleak). Multiple fishing championships …

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11.6 km

Vicario Dam

Highlight • Monument

Dam built in 1973 for the artificial storage of the waters of the Guadiana River.

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11.8 km

Presa Vicario

Highlight • Monument

Dam built in 1973 for the artificial storage of the waters of the Guadiana river.

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13.4 km

Vicario Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

It was built in 1973 and is currently heavily populated with a multitude of species (common carp, royal carp, crucian carp, eel, pike, blackbass, sun perch and scab). Multiple fishing …

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23.5 km

Vicario Weir

Highlight • Lake

A dam in El Vicario, an excellent fishing area but get up early, as the place is usually quite busy.

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24.7 km

The path runs along the edge of the El Vicario reservoir, where you can contemplate a rich birdlife from the viewpoints set up for its observation as well as from the different nooks and crannies that form the reservoir.

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25.7 km

Vicario Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

It was built in 1973 and is currently very populated by a multitude of species (common carp, royal carp, crucian carp, eel, pike, blackbass, sun perch and bleak). Multiple fishing …

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42.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.7 km

7.02 km

4.75 km

4.17 km

816 m

178 m

Surfaces

22.3 km

11.5 km

6.63 km

2.28 km

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

21°C

3°C

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

July 3, 2026,El Vicario-Peralvillo-Puente Hierro

Wind 15 km/h - Minimum 20º - Average 24º - Maximum 30º
This route starts from Ciudad Real and heads towards the surroundings of the El Vicario reservoir, following paths and tracks that allow you to enjoy wide views of the water and the La Mancha landscape. The itinerary skirts a large part of the reservoir, passing near Peralvillo and …

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