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Andalusia

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Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax

Carboneras

In the middle of the desert – Amethyst Viewpoint loop from Sendero Rio Alias

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Bike touring routes & trails

Spain

Andalusia

Almería

Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax

Carboneras

In the middle of the desert – Amethyst Viewpoint loop from Sendero Rio Alias

Hard

4.9

(8)

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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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Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar

Waypoints

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Parking

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3.85 km

In the middle of the desert

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

The Cabo de Gata is not, as is often said, the location of well-known westerns and other films such as "For a Fistful of Dollars", "Indiana Jones and the Last …

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25.9 km

Miner Statue in Rodalquilar

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Rodalquilar, in the district of Níjar in the Andalusian province of Almería, is a former mining town in what is now the Cabo de Gata Natural Park. Its history can …

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26.3 km

10% Climb to Cerro del Noble

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Proper ramp up to Cerro del Noble

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27.8 km

Amethyst Viewpoint

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Piece of art at this popular stop/parking lot at a beautiful viewpoint

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32.2 km

San Felipe Castle

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The castle from 1771 is located on a mountain and it was built on a spot with a view and was difficult to conquer.

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36.1 km

Windmill in Cortijada de Los Cortijos Grandes

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Beautiful landmark in this naturally inhospitable area

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39.7 km

Collado de la Cruz

Mountain Pass

41.6 km

San José Beach

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The beauty of San José and its picturesque setting amidst volcanic mountains attracts many visitors. The village has approximately 1,000 inhabitants.

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44.0 km

At the road to San José

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful route, there is a car-free gravel path along the road.

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82.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

78.2 km

2.04 km

1.72 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

80.4 km

1.55 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 28 August

29°C

19°C

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

October 6, 2024,Circular Almería Cicloturismo DIA 3/4: Carboneras - San José

A leg-breaking route with continuous climbs and descents. Completely on asphalt.

Viewpoints with spectacular views

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In the middle of the desert – Amethyst Viewpoint loop from Sendero Rio Alias

In the middle of the desert

Miner Statue in Rodalquilar

10% Climb to Cerro del Noble

Amethyst Viewpoint

San Felipe Castle

Windmill in Cortijada de Los Cortijos Grandes

San José Beach

At the road to San José

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