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Spain
Castile-La Mancha
Cuenca
Manchuela
El Picazo

Alarcón Castle – Alarcón Viewpoint loop from El Picazo

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Spain
Castile-La Mancha
Cuenca
Manchuela
El Picazo

Alarcón Castle – Alarcón Viewpoint loop from El Picazo

Moderate

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Alarcón Castle – Alarcón Viewpoint loop from El Picazo

03:26

40.0km

490m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

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3.57 km

Júcar River

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The Júcar River creates life in its path. In this section, there are huge poplar trees and small meadows. It is an ideal place to escape from the scorching sun in summer.

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4.24 km

Júcar River

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16.3 km

Viewpoint

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16.6 km

Beautiful view of the Júcar River

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From this point you can see the beautiful course of the Júcar River, very close to Alarcón. In addition, you can see the remains of the town's defensive wall.

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16.9 km

Torre de Cañavate and Ruins

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The Tower of Cañavate and the ruins that surround it are part of the medieval defensive complex of Alarcón (Cuenca), within the spectacular landscape of the Hoces del Júcar.

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17.6 km

Henchidero Bridge

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The Henchidero, or Tébar, bridge crosses the Júcar river, north of Alarcón. It is a limestone construction from the 12th century that probably replaced another of Islamic origin. The bridge is located on the rocky banks of the ravine.

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19.1 km

Alarcón Castle

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The castle has a square plan, surrounded by a double defensive enclosure, of which it is worth highlighting the keep, with a Renaissance appearance, with battlements topped with arrowheads.
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20.4 km

Alarcón Viewpoint

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From this viewpoint you will have the best views of the gorges of the Júcar river on its way around the town of Alarcón. You will also be able to appreciate the castle of the town, a true postcard.

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39.5 km

Casa de la Pradera

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Nice and quiet place, ideal for taking a break next to the Júcar river, a few meters from the town center of El Picazo.

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40.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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29.3 km

4.09 km

3.93 km

2.55 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

5.42 km

1.82 km

900 m

229 m

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Highest point (870 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

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Monday 18 May

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