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View of Sierra de María – Vélez-Blanco Castle loop from María

View of Sierra de María – Vélez-Blanco Castle loop from María

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5.0

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View of Sierra de María – Vélez-Blanco Castle loop from María

01:41

20.8km

430m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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: August 1, 2026

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Parque Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez

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Parking

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634 m

María Village

Highlight • Settlement

María enjoys a privileged location at the foot of the Sierra de María-Los Vélez natural park. This town of white houses and red roofs is surrounded by peaks and slopes, as well as olive, almond and lavender orchards.

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4.18 km

Path to the Maimón Trail

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful views towards La Muela and the Castle of Vélez Blanco

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4.72 km

View of Sierra de María

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this track there are good views of La Muela and the castle of Vélez-Blanco. The agricultural landscape sits at the bottom of the valley, while the lush slopes of pine trees rule the higher elevations.

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11.0 km

Vélez-Blanco Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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19.2 km

Puerto de María

Mountain Pass

19.7 km

Plaza de la Bandera Española de María

Highlight • Monument

20.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.74 km

5.58 km

3.90 km

1.56 km

Surfaces

9.74 km

6.91 km

4.05 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,410 m)

Lowest point (1,080 m)

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Friday 4 September

33°C

17°C

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View of Sierra de María – Vélez-Blanco Castle loop from María

María Village

Path to the Maimón Trail

View of Sierra de María

Vélez-Blanco Castle

Plaza de la Bandera Española de María

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