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Gravel route between Burgo de Osma and the fortress of Gormaz

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Gravel route between Burgo de Osma and the fortress of Gormaz

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Gravel route between Burgo de Osma and the fortress of Gormaz

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43.5km

540m

Gravel riding

More than a thousand years ago, battles were fought on the border between Muslims and Christians in the lands of the upper Duero. From those exploits, walled treasures remained, such as the Burgo de Osma or the caliphal fortress of Gormaz, the largest in Europe at its time.

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Last updated: June 26, 2024

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583 m

El Burgo de Osma

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El Burgo de Osma, then called Uxama, suffered for centuries under alternating domination and reconquest between the Moors and the Spaniards. While there is no historical evidence that the Spanish …

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1.69 km

View of Burgo de Osma

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Rolling along a wide dirt road, we have splendid views of Burgo de Osma. An ideal place to practice mountain biking.

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19.2 km

Gormaz Castle

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To get to the castle you have to climb a steep ramp, but needless to say, it is worth every pedal stroke to see this fabulous medieval fortress.

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19.9 km

Hermitage of San Miguel de Gormaz

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The hermitage of San Miguel is a Mozarabic temple that dates from approximately the same period as the caliphal fortress of Gormaz, the 10th and 11th centuries. The building's greatest …

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28.7 km

Peñas Blancas de Vildé

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Formation of rocks of capricious shapes. Legend has it that they are the horses of a group of Muslim warriors turned to stone by the miracle of a princess converted …

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31.4 km

Navapalos

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Navapalos is mentioned in the Cantar de Mio Cid as the place where the Cid Campeador and his men crossed the Duero river. After camping near the town, the poem …

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41.9 km

Road along the Camino del Cid

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Near Burgo de Osma, the Camino del Cid runs along this beautiful and quiet road under an impressive limestone wall and close to the riverbed of the Ucero.

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43.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

14.7 km

2.28 km

1.81 km

1.65 km

582 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

15.6 km

4.81 km

293 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,010 m)

Lowest point (860 m)

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Sunday 23 November

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TourspainApril 9, 2024

More than a thousand years ago, battles were fought on the border between Muslims and Christians in the lands of the upper Duero. From those exploits, walled treasures remained, such as the Burgo de Osma or the caliphal fortress of Gormaz, the largest in Europe at its time.
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With this simple tour along

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