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Spain
Andalusia
Almería
Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax
Níjar

Cortijo del Fraile – Collado de la Vela Blanca loop from Las Negras

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Spain
Andalusia
Almería
Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax
Níjar

Cortijo del Fraile – Collado de la Vela Blanca loop from Las Negras

Hard

5.0

(1)

10

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Cortijo del Fraile – Collado de la Vela Blanca loop from Las Negras

09:47

144km

1,810m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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69.7 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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72.1 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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74.2 km

Alto de Rodalquilar hacia el mar

Viewpoint

74.8 km

Ruins

Ruins

75.6 km

Ruínas del Pueblo de Rodalquilar

Ruins

6

77.7 km

Amethyst Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Piece of art at this popular stop/parking lot at a beautiful viewpoint

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88.1 km

Collado de la Cruz

Mountain Pass

8

93.6 km

Scenic section at Playa de Mónsul

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

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

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9

96.3 km

Cliffside Trail in Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The volcanoes have left behind a beautiful colorful landscape.

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10

98.4 km

Collado de la Vela Blanca

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The volcanic rocks offer a variety of colors.

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11

102 km

Cabo de Gata Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

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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105 km

Playa de la Fabriquilla

Beach

106 km

Playa de la Almadraba

Beach

14

139 km

View of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This spot within the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park has incredible views of the park.
You can often enjoy stunning sunrises and sunsets.

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144 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.2 km

61.3 km

3.68 km

2.28 km

207 m

Surfaces

77.3 km

58.0 km

8.77 km

387 m

195 m

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Highest point (280 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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