Olocau is a municipality situated within the Sierra Calderona Natural Park, approximately 19 miles (30 km) from Valencia, Spain. This region is characterized by extensive forests, hills, and mountains, offering diverse ecosystems and varied terrain. Notable natural features include the rock of Alí Maimó and various geological formations such as breccias, conglomerates, and sandstones. These landscapes provide a suitable environment for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking.
110
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4.5
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Average rating
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4.8
(68)
186
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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72
hikers
5.94km
01:46
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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34
hikers
6.12km
01:51
200m
200m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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8
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.5
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331
riders
84.9km
04:25
1,380m
1,380m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.5
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636
riders
85.3km
04:05
930m
930m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.4
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356
riders
74.7km
03:27
710m
710m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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281
riders
42.3km
02:09
680m
680m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5
riders
32.4km
03:41
990m
990m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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25
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20.4km
01:58
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
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20.7km
02:40
700m
700m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
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14
riders
47.9km
04:19
780m
780m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
runners
5.77km
00:45
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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86
runners
25.7km
03:43
1,130m
1,130m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

54
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17.2km
02:34
800m
800m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.0
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51
runners
15.4km
02:10
600m
600m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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76
riders
52.2km
03:29
760m
760m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

79
riders
45.5km
04:13
700m
700m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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48
riders
36.1km
03:31
710m
710m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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31
riders
58.0km
04:41
900m
900m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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7
riders
81.1km
06:28
1,220m
1,220m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33.6km
02:32
530m
530m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
riders
53.6km
04:23
1,010m
1,010m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Olocau offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region is part of the Sierra Calderona Natural Park, providing diverse terrain for these sports. There are more than 130 routes available for exploration.
Popular hiking trails in Olocau include the Fountains Route, an easy circular walk, and the Puntal dels Llops Route, which leads to an Iberian settlement. The Castillo del Real Route offers views of an 11th-century castle, while the Rodeno and Amitges Route provides panoramic views within Sierra Calderona Natural Park. For more options, refer to Hiking around Olocau.
Olocau features several routes suitable for families and beginners. The Fountains Route is an easy, accessible circular walk through the town. The Barranco del Agua Trail is also popular for families due to its clear streams and lush vegetation. The Puntal dels Llops Route is an easy 3.7-mile (6 km) route with some inclines.
Olocau is well-regarded for cycling, offering road cycling, MTB, and gravel biking options. The L'Oronet Pass Climb is a notable segment for road cyclists. For detailed routes, explore Road Cycling Routes around Olocau, MTB Trails around Olocau, and Gravel biking around Olocau.
Olocau is characterized by extensive forests within the Sierra Calderona Natural Park. A prominent natural landmark is the rock of Alí Maimó, known for its reddish color and distinctive white spot called La Piga. The area also features impressive geological formations, including breccias, conglomerates, sandstones, and reddish silts, with marine fossils in certain locations.
Yes, Olocau offers trails that include historical sites. The Puntal dels Llops Route leads to an Iberian settlement dating from the 5th century BC. Additionally, the Castillo del Real Route allows visitors to explore the 11th-century Castillo del Real, which provides panoramic views.
Olocau offers trails ranging from easy to high difficulty. Easy routes include the Fountains Route and the Puntal dels Llops Route. More challenging options include the Geological Route, an 5-mile (8 km) circular route with high difficulty, and the Rodeno and Amitges Route, a challenging 8-mile (13 km) circular route.
Olocau is a popular destination for outdoor activities on komoot, with more than 11,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars. There are 130 routes available across various sports.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Olocau. These include Hiking around Olocau, Road Cycling Routes around Olocau, Running Trails around Olocau, Cycling around Olocau, MTB Trails around Olocau, and Gravel biking around Olocau.
The Olocau Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Olocau) can be contacted by phone. The primary phone number is +34962703011. Additional contact numbers are +34962703012 and +34962739603.
The official website for tourism in Olocau is Turismo Olocau. This resource provides additional information about the municipality and its offerings.

