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Canales Reservoir – Cerro del Sol Summit loop from Güéjar Sierra

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Spain

Andalusia

Granada

Comarca de la Vega de Granada

Güejar Sierra

Canales Reservoir – Cerro del Sol Summit loop from Güéjar Sierra

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Canales Reservoir – Cerro del Sol Summit loop from Güéjar Sierra

04:06

47.3km

1,120m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16.8 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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478 m

Güéjar Sierra Water Wheel

Highlight • Monument

Once you reach this point you can go down to the dam in the direction of the Charcon river and Valde Infierno. You will enjoy very good restaurants and picnic areas.

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3.75 km

Canales Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A scenic climb with mostly good asphalt. This route is also ideal for climbing the Pico del Veleta, where there's very little traffic.

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4.71 km

Canales Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Between the ascent of Pinos Genil and Guejar Sierra, an intermediate point is the Canales dam and the town of Canales, a good place for trout fishing and to take beautiful photos.

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7.47 km

Pinos Genil Bridge and Riverside

Highlight • Bridge

This is a town on the banks of the river Genil, in the center of town, a very good restaurant area for lunch, dinner and tapas both in winter and on cool summer nights.

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8.67 km

Genil Riverbank (Granada)

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The Ribera del río Genil in Granada is a beautiful place for walking and relaxation. The route runs along the banks of the river Genil, from the Puente Verde in …

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12.2 km

Royal Dam

Highlight • Waterfall

(Royal Dam)
The irrigation channel Real or Gorda del Genil is located on the edge of Cenes de la Vega. It is a beautiful corner, especially in autumn, when the …

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24.6 km

Cerro del Sol Summit

Highlight • Summit

The top of Cerro del Sol, located at an altitude of 1,010 meters, gives us beautiful views of the Sierra Nevada.

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47.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.6 km

17.0 km

3.36 km

2.25 km

1.09 km

Surfaces

20.6 km

15.7 km

6.94 km

2.95 km

1.14 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,290 m)

Lowest point (680 m)

Weather

Wednesday 2 September

34°C

22°C

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Comments

May 20, 2023,🇪🇸2 reservoirs a road race and Spanish tradition👌

Well, sometimes I would like to know what it's like when you take part in a race with €1,000 per kilogram of bike, send 200 grams of carbon shoes and stuff like that 😍

and then there's a guy with a 20kg bike, 2kg mountain boots and a stick bread strapped to the back of the luggage rack behind him …

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Canales Reservoir – Cerro del Sol Summit loop from Güéjar Sierra

Güéjar Sierra Water Wheel

Canales Reservoir

Canales Reservoir

Pinos Genil Bridge and Riverside

Paseo de la Duquesa

Genil Riverbank (Granada)

Royal Dam

Cerro del Sol Summit

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