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Spain
Andalusia
Granada
Comarca de la Vega de Granada
Güejar Sierra

Maitena Road Tunnel – Scenic Downhill loop from Güéjar Sierra

Routes
Road cycling routes
Spain
Andalusia
Granada
Comarca de la Vega de Granada
Güejar Sierra

Maitena Road Tunnel – Scenic Downhill loop from Güéjar Sierra

Hard

4.3

(3)

54

riders

Maitena Road Tunnel – Scenic Downhill loop from Güéjar Sierra

02:46

37.3km

1,250m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

275 m

Güéjar Sierra

Highlight • Settlement

Güéjar Sierra is a picturesque Granada town at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, which preserves the charm of its narrow streets and whitewashed houses. Surrounded by mountains, viewpoints, and trails.

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2

1.33 km

From the Duke's path you can enjoy these incredible panoramic views of the entire Güéjar Sierra area.

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1.81 km

Mirador del Castañar

Viewpoint

4

3.59 km

Maitena Road Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Interesting route with a succession of narrow gorge and tunnels

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5

4.02 km

An alternative road that avoids the Alto de Hazallanas, per la estreta vall de El Charcón. La carretera surt de la població de Güejar Sierra, passant per Maitena i que …

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6

7.11 km

Stone Water Fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

Mega source, very tasty water!

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7

18.6 km

The turnoff itself, in my opinion, isn't a highlight, but it's a very important junction for planning. The northwestern route is a secondary road closed to car traffic, so you …

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8

18.7 km

Scenic Downhill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Sometimes it is already difficult: stop and take a photo or enjoy the wonderful descent to the fullest. Of course, both would be best. But then you would have to …

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9

25.8 km

Puerto del Duque (El Charcón)

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

First tornantes of Puerto del Duque in the Charcon area

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37.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.6 km

748 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

16.4 km

236 m

178 m

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Highest point (2,160 m)

Lowest point (1,030 m)

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Sunday 28 June

29°C

18°C

12 %

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