In the middle of the desert – Amethyst Viewpoint loop from Sendero Rio Alias
In the middle of the desert – Amethyst Viewpoint loop from Sendero Rio Alias
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In the middle of the desert – Amethyst Viewpoint loop from Sendero Rio Alias
05:17
82.0km
1,090m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Very 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 28, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Parking
3.85 km
In the middle of the desert
Highlight (Segment) • Natural
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25.9 km
Miner Statue in Rodalquilar
Highlight • Monument
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26.3 km
10% Climb to Cerro del Noble
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
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27.8 km
Amethyst Viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
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32.2 km
San Felipe Castle
Highlight • Castle
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36.1 km
Windmill in Cortijada de Los Cortijos Grandes
Highlight • Monument
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39.7 km
Collado de la Cruz
Mountain Pass
41.6 km
San José Beach
Highlight • Beach
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44.0 km
At the road to San José
Highlight • Monument
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82.0 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
78.4 km
1.94 km
1.60 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
81.2 km
452 m
353 m
< 100 m
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Friday 16 October
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