Tabernas Village and Desert – Alto de Velefique Pass loop from Tabernas

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Tabernas Village and Desert – Alto de Velefique Pass loop from Tabernas

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Tabernas Village and Desert – Alto de Velefique Pass loop from Tabernas

08:18

110km

2,790m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: September 26, 2026

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140 m

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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723 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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1.54 km

Fort Bravo Tabernas Hollywood Western Village

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Fort Bravo Texas Hollywood in the desert of Tabernas (province of Almería) is a so-called western “mock-up site”. The set was built in the early 70s as a backdrop for various films.

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30.3 km

Port of Veleﬁque

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Known by the Andalusian Stelvio for its curves that can be seen almost from the top.

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30.9 km

Alto de Velefique Pass

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The port challenges you with slopes of 15%. Once at the top the views are spectacular. Without a doubt, it is worth the effort.

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50.5 km

Collado del Ramal

Mountain Pass

54.9 km

Collado de Conde

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At 1,870 meters above sea level, the Collado de Conde marks a total change in the Almería landscape, moving from the arid environment, known for Western films, to a much …

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60.6 km

La Merendera Recreation Area

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If you are passing through the Sierra de los Filabres near the summit of Calar Alto, the Fuente La Merendera is an almost mandatory stop at 1882 meters above sea …

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82.9 km

Olula de Castro

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Olula de Castro is a town located at the foot of the Sierra de los Filabres, mountains with low vegetation but where the town is distinguished by the white walls of its houses.

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