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Vélez-Blanco Castle – Vélez-Blanco loop from Vélez-Blanco

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Vélez-Blanco Castle – Vélez-Blanco loop from Vélez-Blanco

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Vélez-Blanco Castle – Vélez-Blanco loop from Vélez-Blanco

04:19

46.6km

990m

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: July 24, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 46.1 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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160 m

Caños de Caravaca Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Los Caños de Caravaca is a public fountain located in Vélez-Blanco. It was commissioned by the Marquis of Los Vélez in the 16th century. It has four water pipes and …

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7.85 km

Puerto de María

Mountain Pass

25.6 km

Trail junction

Highlight • Rest Area

Information point where several paths cross. We can go to Vélez Blanco, to María or to the Valdeinfierno reservoir.

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33.4 km

Woodcutters’ Trail

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Intersection of paths. If we go down and cross the Arroyo de Taibena, we will go down the Rambla del Taibena. If we continue straight ahead, we will go along …

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37.4 km

End of dangerous descent

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If you come down from the Sierra, here ends a rather dangerous descent with a lot of loose stones.

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45.8 km

Vélez-Blanco Castle

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Built between 1506 and 1515 by order of Pedro Fajardo y Chacón, first Marquis of Vélez, Vélez-Blanco Castle is a fascinating destination for lovers of history and architecture.

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46.2 km

Vélez-Blanco

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Vélez-Blanco is a village located at the foot of the Río Claro where at its top is the immense castle that can be seen from the arrival to the valley that bears the name of the same river.

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46.6 km

View of Vélez-Blanco and its castle

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From Cantarerías Street in Vélez-Blanco, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Vélez-Blanco Castle. This street offers a unique perspective of the castle, allowing you to appreciate its imposing structure and strategic location on top of the hill.

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46.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.2 km

9.76 km

5.45 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.9 km

8.55 km

6.30 km

3.86 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,210 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

Weather

Saturday 25 July

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15°C

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Vélez-Blanco Castle – Vélez-Blanco loop from Vélez-Blanco

Caños de Caravaca Fountain

Trail junction

Woodcutters’ Trail

End of dangerous descent

Vélez-Blanco Castle

Vélez-Blanco

View of Vélez-Blanco and its castle

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