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Comarca de Guadix

Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint – Gorafe Desert loop from Benalúa

Comarca de Guadix

Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint – Gorafe Desert loop from Benalúa

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Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint – Gorafe Desert loop from Benalúa

08:11

109km

1,690m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: August 2, 2026

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Geoparque de Granada

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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9.33 km

Mirador de San Marcos

Viewpoint

2

66.6 km

Los Coloraos Cliffs

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Impressive semi-desert area formed by water erosion, which has created a landscape of boulevards, canyons and gullies. The reddish tones that give it its name are mixed with whitish and …

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68.7 km

Beautiful views and a nice climb

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

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68.9 km

View of the Badlands in Geoparque de Granada

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Very nice little place with the best view.

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71.3 km

Gorafe Desert - Gravel Paradise 🏜️

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The Gorafe desert is a particularly beautiful place that - very different from the Sahara, for example - does not consist of loose sand, but a high stone plain that …

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75.9 km

Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint

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From here the Desierto Gorafe lies at your feet. Great panoramas at any time of the day or year. Absolute must on gravel and mountain bike tours.

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77.2 km

Gorafe Desert

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The Gorafe Desert is located in La Hoya de Guadix, a natural plain plenty of gullies and badlands in the northern part of the province of Granada.

La Hoya de …

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79.6 km

Gorafe

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The village of Gorafe, named after the desert of the same name, is a cute village that has exactly what you need: a supermarket and one or more bars for …

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79.8 km

Gorafe in the Granada Geopark

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A small, quiet, wonderful village with many earth houses.

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109 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

76.5 km

30.9 km

1.73 km

152 m

Surfaces

71.6 km

31.4 km

5.00 km

790 m

437 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,070 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

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Tuesday 4 August

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Comments

April 12, 2024,2 Los banios à Villanueva de la torres

Very beautiful views in and around the Gorafe desert. A must !

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