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Torre de Alacín – Muela Grande loop from Vélez-Blanco

Torre de Alacín – Muela Grande loop from Vélez-Blanco

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Torre de Alacín – Muela Grande loop from Vélez-Blanco

02:52

36.7km

780m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Parque Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez

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Parking

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583 m

View of Vélez-Blanco and its castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Cantarerías Street in Vélez-Blanco, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Vélez-Blanco Castle. This street offers a unique perspective of the castle, allowing you to appreciate its imposing structure and strategic location on top of the hill.

Built in the 16th century, Vélez-Blanco Castle is one of the most outstanding monuments in the region. Its Renaissance architecture and fascinating history make it a must-see for visitors.

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743 m

Caños de Caravaca Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Los Caños de Caravaca is a public fountain located in Vélez-Blanco. It was commissioned by the Marquis of Los Vélez in the 16th century. It has four water pipes and an ornamentation that dates back to 1944, in which orange and green tiles were placed, and two pictorial scenes: one inspired by a scene from Don Quixote and another from "La Vendimia" by Francisco de Goya, in addition of the shield of the population that presides over the fountain.

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5.05 km

Torre de Alacín

Highlight • Historical Site

Torre de Alacín or Montalviche is a watchtower from the 15th century. Although it is in a state of abandonment, it is worth taking a while to admire the landscape with the Sierra La Muela de Montelviche in the background.

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5.52 km

End of dangerous descent

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If you come down from the Sierra, here ends a rather dangerous descent with a lot of loose stones.

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8.46 km

Woodcutters’ Trail

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Intersection of paths. If we go down and cross the Arroyo de Taibena, we will go down the Rambla del Taibena. If we continue straight ahead, we will go along the Camino de los Leñadores, a very steep descent, broken and with a lot of loose stone.

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26.9 km

Trail junction

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Information point where several paths cross. We can go to Vélez Blanco, to María or to the Valdeinfierno reservoir.

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29.5 km

Puerto Saddle

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Pass located on a plateau with a curious and small hermitage. From here there is a steep descent to the Rambla del Río Claro and a very steep ascent to Vélez Blanco.

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35.8 km

Muela Grande

Highlight • Summit

36.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

9.92 km

937 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

8.28 km

4.76 km

2.00 km

390 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,120 m)

Lowest point (820 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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Torre de Alacín – Muela Grande loop from Vélez-Blanco

View of Vélez-Blanco and its castle

Caños de Caravaca Fountain

Torre de Alacín

End of dangerous descent

Woodcutters’ Trail

Trail junction

Puerto Saddle

Muela Grande

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