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Cabo de Gata Lighthouse – Cortijo del Fraile loop from Torre de los Lobos

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Spain

Andalusia

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Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax

Níjar

Cabo de Gata Lighthouse – Cortijo del Fraile loop from Torre de los Lobos

Hard

4.7

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Cabo de Gata Lighthouse – Cortijo del Fraile loop from Torre de los Lobos

05:05

69.4km

800m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.8 km for 106 m

After 17.1 km for 55 m

After 66.3 km for 151 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.5 km

Spanish windmill

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Beautiful and you see them all over Spain.

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14.6 km

Collado de la Cruz

Mountain Pass

16.8 km

Playa de San José

Beach

21.6 km

Scenic section at Playa de Mónsul

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Hehe, just enjoy a flat ride and relax among the mountains and above all enjoy the surroundings.

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24.4 km

Cliffside Trail in Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

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The volcanoes have left behind a beautiful colorful landscape.

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26.5 km

Collado de Vela Blanca

Mountain Pass

30.5 km

The lighthouse is located on a beautiful viewpoint and is a tourist attraction, there were 3 buses on the P at the lighthouse. After the lighthouse, only cyclists and walkers can continue along the path.

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33.9 km

Playa de la Almadraba

Beach

61.6 km

Cortijo del Fraile

Highlight • Historical Site

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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64.1 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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65.0 km

The gold route

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Past the gold factory and then through the carved gold route

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65.0 km

Viewpoint

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Take a moment so beautiful

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69.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.7 km

24.0 km

3.40 km

3.39 km

Surfaces

37.1 km

21.2 km

6.71 km

2.19 km

2.14 km

173 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

26°C

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