Peñalén Gorge – Marcilla Castle loop from Villafranca de Navarra

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Ribera Alta Aragon

Villafranca

Peñalén Gorge – Marcilla Castle loop from Villafranca de Navarra

Moderate

riders

Peñalén Gorge – Marcilla Castle loop from Villafranca de Navarra

02:56

36.2km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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665 m

Church of Saint Euphemia

Highlight • Religious Site

The Iglesia de Santa Eufemia in Villafranca (Navarra) is a particularly important example of Baroque church architecture in northern Spain.

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1.71 km

The final stretches of the Arga and Aragón rivers have become an ecological corridor for plants, birds, fish, reptiles and mammals. Among them is the European mink, one of the most endangered mammal species on the planet.

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16.0 km

Viewpoint

17.3 km

Views of the Barranco de Peñalén

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The viewpoint offers a vertical drop of approximately 392 meters, where on clear days you can see the Bardenas Reales, Villafranca, Marcilla, and even the Pyrenees.

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17.5 km

Peñalén Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

The Peñalén Ravine, also known as the King's Ravine, is a stunning natural spot located about 7 km from Funes, in the Ribera Alta region of Navarre.
The viewpoint offers …

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19.8 km

Church of Santiago Apóstol of Funes

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The center of the small and charming town of Funes is the Church of Santiago Apóstol. Well worth a visit if you are in the area. Funes is the starting …

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20.0 km

Funes

Highlight • Settlement

Funes is a destination with great diversity in a compact area. It offers history (Roman and medieval), stunning natural beauty (ravines, rivers, viewpoints), a unique winemaking heritage, and excellent hiking …

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24.1 km

Picnic area las mesicas de funes

Highlight • Rest Area

29.8 km

Marcilla Castle

Highlight • Castle

It is located at Plaza de la Cava, 1, in the town center of Marcilla (Navarra), easily accessible and surrounded by bars and a children's playground.
This 15th-century Gothic fortress …

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36.2 km

End point

Train Station

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