Arija is a municipality located in the province of Burgos, within Spain's Castile and León region. This area is characterized by its diverse natural environment, including the prominent Ebro Reservoir with its sandy shores and surrounding pine forests. The landscape also features thick black pine woods, as well as beech and oak forests, providing varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. This geographical setting makes Arija suitable for several sports like road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and touring cycling.
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Routes
4.3
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Average rating
569
People visited

4.9
(16)
149
riders
59.4km
02:34
500m
500m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
(1)
30
riders
114km
05:17
1,340m
1,340m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

23
riders
84.2km
03:46
890m
890m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

22
riders
102km
04:33
960m
960m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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3.0
(1)
1
hikers
8.18km
02:25
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.0
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6
hikers
14.8km
04:00
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
(6)
59
hikers
11.2km
03:20
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

3.5
(2)
14
hikers
9.10km
02:21
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
riders
50.8km
05:27
1,670m
1,670m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very 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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2
riders
33.5km
03:03
550m
540m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

40
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(1)
4
riders
40.1km
03:15
590m
590m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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5.0
(1)
24
riders
109km
07:28
1,990m
1,990m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
49.5km
03:07
510m
510m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
8
riders
20.1km
01:15
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
8
riders
20.4km
01:16
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Arija offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, and Touring cycling. The region features 28 routes for various skill levels.
Arija features 17 road cycling routes. These routes often wind around the Ebro Reservoir, offering diverse terrain. More information can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Arija guide.
Arija provides routes suitable for various skill levels, including options for beginners. The varied terrain around the Ebro Reservoir and through forests allows for less challenging rides. Specific easy routes can be identified within the komoot guides.
A prominent natural feature is the Ebro Reservoir, which includes Playa de Arija with its sandy shores. The region also has thick black pine woods, beech, and oak forests, and the Nela River flows through the area.
The diverse range of routes in Arija includes options suitable for families. These routes often feature less challenging terrain and scenic views, such as those around the Ebro Reservoir.
Arija is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 700 visitors having explored its routes. The 28 available routes have an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Arija, including Road Cycling Routes around Arija, Hiking around Arija, MTB Trails around Arija, and Cycling around Arija.
For general tourism information about the wider Burgos province, the Burgos Tourist Office can be contacted via email at infoturismo@aytoburgos.es or by phone at 947 288 874. The municipality of Arija can be reached at arija@diputaciondeburgos.net.
Arija offers mountain biking trails that traverse sandy dunes and pine forests, particularly around the Ebro Reservoir. There are 2 dedicated MTB routes and 1 easy MTB route. Further details are available in the MTB Trails around Arija guide.
The Ebro Reservoir is a central feature for outdoor activities in Arija. Its shores, including Playa de Arija, offer scenic views and are integrated into many cycling and hiking routes, providing varied terrain with sandy areas and pine forests.
Information on hiking routes in Arija can be found in the Hiking around Arija guide. The region features tranquil paths through black pine, beech, and oak forests.
Arija provides 5 routes specifically for touring cyclists. These routes allow for exploration of the diverse landscapes, including the Ebro Reservoir and forested areas. The Cycling around Arija guide offers more details.

