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Castile and León
Burgos
Arlanza
Covarrubias

Hortigüela – Alto de Peña Alta (1078 m) loop from Covarrubias

Routes
Road cycling routes
Spain
Castile and León
Burgos
Arlanza
Covarrubias

Hortigüela – Alto de Peña Alta (1078 m) loop from Covarrubias

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Hortigüela – Alto de Peña Alta (1078 m) loop from Covarrubias

03:50

83.4km

950m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 3, 2026

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After 82.7 km for 69 m

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Waypoints

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Parking

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3.56 km

Río Arlanza

Lake

2

10.7 km

El Torcón Recreation Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Available benches, water source and place to make a barbecue. Possible camping.

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12.9 km

Hortigüela

Highlight • Settlement

In the municipality of Hortigüela, on the road to Covarrubias, is the monastery of San Pedro de Arlanza, today in ruins; currently it can be visited.

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44.8 km

Castrovido

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Right when you pass by the town of Castrovido, there is an old stone bridge that was used in ancient times to cross the river that passes by the town itself.

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47.8 km

Salas de los Infantes Historic Center

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Salas de los Infantes is the capital of the Sierra de la Demanda region and is located in the valley of the Arlanza river. The origin of the town dates …

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51.9 km

Hermitage of Santa Lucía

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The Santa Lucía pilgrimage is held in Hacinas, Burgos, every year, on the Sunday before San Mateo, which is September 21. It is done in honor of this saint, whose …

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65.0 km

Monasterio de Santo Domingo de Silos

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The Monasterio de Santo Domingo de Silos is considered to be one of the most culturally and historically significant monasteries in Spain. If you are lucky, during a visit to …

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75.1 km

Alto de Peña Alta (1078 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The height of Peña Alta is located inside the Sabinares de Arlanza - La Yecla natural park. From its 1070 meters above sea level, you can see the bluish peaks …

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82.7 km

Covarrubias Village

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A very interesting town with perfectly preserved historical heritage. Highly recommended to see the traditional wooden beam houses. The entire town of Covarrubias has been declared an Asset of Cultural …

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83.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

71.0 km

9.58 km

1.97 km

920 m

Surfaces

81.1 km

2.08 km

188 m

128 m

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (880 m)

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