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Spain
Andalusia
Almería
Los Velez
Vélez-Blanco

Muela Grande – María Village loop from Vélez-Blanco

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Bike touring routes & trails
Spain
Andalusia
Almería
Los Velez
Vélez-Blanco

Muela Grande – María Village loop from Vélez-Blanco

Hard

5.0

(1)

5

riders

Muela Grande – María Village loop from Vélez-Blanco

02:56

37.7km

680m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 18.8 km for 25 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

562 m

Castillo de Vélez-Blanco

Highlight • Castle

Mandatory stop to see this jewel of Spanish Renaissance architecture. It imposes its presence when it begins to be seen in the distance.

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583 m

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

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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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4

1.61 km

Muela Grande

Highlight • Summit

5

8.78 km

6

9.15 km

María Village

Highlight • Settlement

María enjoys a privileged location at the foot of the Sierra de María-Los Vélez natural park. This town of white houses and red roofs is surrounded by peaks and slopes, as well as olive, almond and lavender orchards.

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7

18.8 km

Los Alamicos Recreation Area

Highlight • Rest Area

22.0 km

Mirador Puntal del Morral

Viewpoint

30.1 km

Puerto de María

Mountain Pass

B

37.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

10.4 km

8.30 km

790 m

564 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

8.84 km

6.82 km

391 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 21 July

38°C

21°C

8 %

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