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Tabernas Castle – Tabernas Village and Desert loop from Tabernas

Tabernas Castle – Tabernas Village and Desert loop from Tabernas

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Tabernas Castle – Tabernas Village and Desert loop from Tabernas

04:32

62.8km

1,440m

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: May 22, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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407 m

Castillo árabe Tabernas

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High on a hill with beautiful distant views lie the remains of a once mighty castle. At the moment the ruins are still not easy to reach but you will …

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579 m

Tabernas Castle

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Next to the desert area that bears his name, 400 meters above sea level, is the town of Tabernas. Known for having been the filming location for dozens of spaghetti …

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739 m

Tabernas Western Village Andalusia

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Near Tabernas lies the last piece of (semi) desert in Europe. A bone-dry area of 280 km² where the sun shines all year round and the least rain falls in …

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1.17 km

Tabernas Village and Desert

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Tabernas is a town in the Los Filabres - Tabernas region, in the province of Almería. It is located next to the Tabernas Desert Natural Park, a unique desert area in Europe.

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2.17 km

Arab Castle Tabernas Andalusia

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Tabernas Castle was built in the 11th century under Arab rule. It was one of the most important fortresses in Almería. When it was built, it occupied the entire top …

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32.0 km

Alto de Velefique

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Stunning climb, considered Spanish's "Alpe d'Huez" due to the similar length and switchbacks.

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33.1 km

Climb to Alto de Velefique

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Fantastic climb but make sure you have extra clothing to put on for the descent. Even in the warmer months it's going to be fresh up there.

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62.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.2 km

11.1 km

3.53 km

Surfaces

45.7 km

12.1 km

3.78 km

928 m

344 m

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Highest point (1,740 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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