La Ragua Pass – Láujar de Andarax loop from Berja

La Ragua Pass – Láujar de Andarax loop from Berja

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La Ragua Pass – Láujar de Andarax loop from Berja

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110km

2,440m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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4.48 km

From Berja to Benínar Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very nice route with mostly very good asphalt (2023).
From Bejar to the reservoir (i.e. north-west) it is nicer because you cannot see the plastic fields. It's best not to …

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13.3 km

Benínar Reservoir

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Reservoir fed by the waters of the Grande de Adra river that descends from Sierra Nevada. The name of the reservoir is due to the fact that it was built …

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14.0 km

Road to Benínar Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

One of the most beautiful cycling routes in Andalusia. Very winding, hilly, and with excellent views. It's best to plan northbound here (a lot of uphill), and eastbound (a main …

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29.5 km

One of the few mountain passes in the Sierra Nevada that are paved up to 2,000m. The ascent via Cherin is a little more challenging (steeper), the eastern route from Laujar de Andarax is better for beginners.

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53.8 km

La Ragua Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This port is one of the most famous in the area for local cyclists. It is also a privileged place for bird watching and for enjoying good nature walks. In winter it becomes a very popular place for cross-country skiers.

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53.8 km

Puerto de la Ragua

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

One of the few mountain passes in the Sierra Nevada that are paved up to 2,000m. The ascent via Laujar de Andarax is good for beginners, trained drivers prefer to …

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86.5 km

Láujar de Andarax

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This beautiful town, with a long history, has a square where, if you arrive pedaling in the heat, you can cool off and recharge your batteries on the terrace of …

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110 km

Berja

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Berja is a town located in the southwest of the Sierra de Gádor and where it is surrounded by mountains despite being very close to the sea. The Sierra Alhamilla …

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