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Granada

Comarca de la Vega de Granada

Cenes De La Vega

Scenic Downhill – View of Embalse de Canales loop from Cenes de la Vega

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Mountain biking trails

Spain

Andalusia

Granada

Comarca de la Vega de Granada

Cenes De La Vega

Scenic Downhill – View of Embalse de Canales loop from Cenes de la Vega

Hard

4.3

(4)

145

riders

Scenic Downhill – View of Embalse de Canales loop from Cenes de la Vega

04:57

58.1km

1,680m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 31.0 km for 72 m

After 54.7 km for 102 m

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2.48 km

Río Genil Natural Pools

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At Rio Genil you can cool off in one of the many natural pools and enjoy life ❤️🇪🇸

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8.71 km

Canales Reservoir

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At the foot of the striking rock El Púlpito lay the old Canales, which today lies hidden in the reservoir.

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17.5 km

El Dornajo Visitor Center

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Here you will find information about Sierra Nevada and its surroundings. It also has a café and bar area.

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17.9 km

Sometimes it is already difficult: stop and take a photo or enjoy the wonderful descent to the fullest. Of course, both would be best. But then you would have to cycle up the route again. But I can assure you: During the approximately 30-kilometer descent there is guaranteed to be one or the other opportunity to make a stop to pause for a while - even if only because the brakes have to cool down a bit.

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41.7 km

View of Sierra Nevada from Refugio de la Carihuela

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La Carhuela refuge, a good place to spend the night, a few km from the ascent to the vane

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46.1 km

View of Embalse de Canales

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In the reservoir, you can cool down after a strenuous tour

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54.6 km

End of the Path

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there is a source for supplies

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54.8 km

Pinos Genil

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58.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.7 km

4.23 km

2.87 km

2.38 km

Surfaces

49.1 km

5.22 km

1.57 km

1.50 km

773 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,370 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

34°C

21°C

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

August 25, 2024,De Granada a refugio de la Carihuela - Veleta, Sierra Nevada

An impromptu trip for a couple of days to escape the summer heat and the Vuelta a España stage.

What, a cyclist running away from cyclists? Well, yes. I have nothing against cyclists, let's be clear, but the whole circus that precedes and accompanies this type of "sports" event is absolutely not to my liking, and since the arrival of …

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Scenic Downhill – View of Embalse de Canales loop from Cenes de la Vega

Río Genil Natural Pools

Canales Reservoir

El Dornajo Visitor Center

Scenic Downhill

View of Sierra Nevada from Refugio de la Carihuela

View of Embalse de Canales

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Pinos Genil

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