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Gorafe Desert Canyons – Los Coloraos Badlands loop from Central Hidroeléctrica de Negratín

Gorafe Desert Canyons – Los Coloraos Badlands loop from Central Hidroeléctrica de Negratín

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Gorafe Desert Canyons – Los Coloraos Badlands loop from Central Hidroeléctrica de Negratín

08:22

109km

2,060m

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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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural de la Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas

Geoparque de Granada

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21.2 km

Gorafe Desert Canyons

Highlight • Canyon

If it's raining or has recently rained, don't even think about going down the ravines: it's impossible to pedal on such sticky clay.

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22.2 km

Los Coloraos Badlands

Highlight • Canyon

This beautiful place located in Gorafe owes its name to the predominant color in the geological formations of its clay soils.

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25.1 km

Beautiful views and a nice climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gravel as it couldn't be more beautiful. Take your time and enjoy this unique landscape

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25.4 km

View of the Badlands in Geoparque de Granada

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice little place with the best view.

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28.4 km

Cave Shelter in Geoparque de Granada

Highlight • Cave

If the night catches you and you need to take shelter, or simply if you want to make a stop to rest from the sun... don't hesitate.

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40.2 km

Winding Road Through Geoparque de Granada

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful striking landscape. Towards Dehesas de Guadix it starts to climb. After all we leave the valley of the Rio Fardes and drive to the valley of the rio Guadahortuna.

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49.6 km

Gravel Climb of Dreams

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Beautiful quiet gravel climb up to the north. The percentages are doable and only slightly steeper in one or two places. Just after the top on the left you can …

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58.2 km

Desert of Gorafe

Highlight • Natural

Honestly riding through here at sunset will remain a life highlight for me. If you are able to over sunrise or sunset, it's an experience you will not regret.

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109 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

82.5 km

25.1 km

1.80 km

Surfaces

55.3 km

25.6 km

15.9 km

12.6 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,020 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

31°C

12°C

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Gorafe Desert Canyons – Los Coloraos Badlands loop from Central Hidroeléctrica de Negratín

Gorafe Desert Canyons

Los Coloraos Badlands

Beautiful views and a nice climb

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