Arnedillo is a region in La Rioja, Spain, characterized by its diverse natural landscapes and unique geological features. The area is situated within a Biosphere Reserve, featuring a varied terrain of forests, canyons, and mountain ranges like the Hez and Peñalmonte. These natural elements, including the rocky canyon carved by the River Cidacos, provide a suitable environment for several sports like road cycling, hiking, jogging, touring cycling, and more.
Arnedillo offers more than 30 routes…
87
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4.7
(64)
Average rating
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4.9
(7)
30
hikers
6.86km
02:01
200m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
11
hikers
12.1km
04:10
620m
620m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.3
(3)
25
hikers
6.62km
01:53
150m
150m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
13
hikers
8.65km
02:59
430m
430m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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35
riders
65.7km
03:19
1,060m
1,060m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

9
riders
85.5km
04:14
1,340m
1,340m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

6
riders
21.9km
01:00
260m
260m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

11.6km
00:33
150m
140m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4
riders
35.7km
03:14
710m
710m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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108
riders
39.0km
03:56
880m
880m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

35
riders
20.7km
01:33
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

37
riders
20.8km
01:21
140m
150m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1
runners
6.10km
00:48
190m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

22
runners
11.5km
01:14
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
runners
25.8km
03:37
1,210m
1,210m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(3)
65
riders
69.6km
04:36
470m
470m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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51
riders
28.1km
01:56
270m
270m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

31
riders
37.5km
03:34
810m
810m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(4)
17
riders
49.4km
04:04
1,040m
1,040m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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20
riders
76.5km
05:15
650m
650m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
34.1km
03:19
780m
780m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
46.0km
03:48
670m
660m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
26.6km
02:25
560m
560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Arnedillo offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features 34 routes with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 3,000 visitors.
Yes, Arnedillo provides several road cycling routes, some of which include significant elevation gains through the Valles del Cidacos Biosphere Reserve. Detailed information is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Arnedillo guide.
The Cidacos Greenway is a significant attraction for touring cyclists in Arnedillo, following an old railway line for 21 miles (34 km) from Calahorra. The section between Arnedo and Arnedillo, spanning 8 miles (12.9 km), offers a ride along the Cidacos River. This route transitions through tree-lined banks and olive groves.
Arnedillo offers numerous hiking trails, including ascents to peaks like Peña Isasa, which reaches 4,836 feet (1474 meters) and provides extensive views. Other trails include the 'Route of the Chapels' and paths through forested areas. More details can be found in the Hiking around Arnedillo guide.
Yes, Arnedillo is known for its natural hot springs, locally called 'Las Pozas de Arnedillo'. These free-to-access thermal pools are naturally heated, with water emerging at 126°F (52°C) and cooling to 95-104°F (35-40°C) across three pools. The mineral-rich waters are believed to have medicinal properties.
Yes, the limestone walls and rock formations of the Hez and Peñalmonte mountain ranges in Arnedillo are home to colonies of Griffon vultures. Visitors can observe these birds from the Vulture Observation Point. The region is part of a Biosphere Reserve.
The Cidacos Greenway offers a pleasant ride along the Cidacos River, which can be suitable for families. The section between Arnedo and Arnedillo is 8 miles (12.9 km) long. Specific family-friendly routes can be explored in the available cycling guides.
Komoot offers several guides for Arnedillo, including Road Cycling Routes around Arnedillo, Hiking around Arnedillo, and Cycling around Arnedillo. Guides for Running, MTB, and Gravel biking are also available.
Routes in Arnedillo have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 3,000 visitors who have explored the 34 available routes in the region.
The official website for tourism in the Val Cidacos region, which includes Arnedillo, is www.valcidacos.es. For direct inquiries, the Arnedillo Tourist Office can be reached at +34 941 394 226.
Yes, the Arnedillo region is known for its impressive geological formations, which include ancient dinosaur footprints. These unique features contribute to the area's natural and historical interest within the Biosphere Reserve.
Arnedillo features diverse terrain, including a rocky canyon carved by the River Cidacos, rounded peaks, and forested areas. The Hez and Peñalmonte mountain ranges provide dramatic backdrops with limestone walls and gorges. Forests include beech, oak, and holm oak.

