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Spain
Andalusia
Granada
Alhama
Cacín

View of the Vega de Granada – Granada Cathedral loop from El Turro

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Bike touring routes & trails
Spain
Andalusia
Granada
Alhama
Cacín

View of the Vega de Granada – Granada Cathedral loop from El Turro

Hard

4.5

(2)

11

riders

View of the Vega de Granada – Granada Cathedral loop from El Turro

11:18

178km

1,750m

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: March 3, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 39.3 km for 173 m

After 172 km for 185 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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33.2 km

Cycling Tunnel Under Río Genil (Granada–Purchil)

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There are several points here: a water crossing point, a new bicycle bridge and a bicycle tunnel under the Rio Genil.

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2

33.7 km

Genil River near Purchil

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The Río Genil is an important river in Andalusia. It is the main tributary of the Guadalquivir and flows through the provinces of Granada, Córdoba, Málaga and Seville. The river …

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3

36.2 km

View of the Vega de Granada

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It is a perfect area to start: flat and safe

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4

39.1 km

Granada Cathedral

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Queen Isabella the Catholic ordered the construction of the Cathedral of Granada in 1505, shortly after the taking of the city, and chose for its location the place where the …

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39.5 km

Granada

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While staying in Granada, you cannot skip a visit to the Alhambra Palace. It is an exceptional fortified site that occupies an entire hill, all dominating the city. It is …

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43.5 km

Path along the Genil River

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The cycle path is a green way to approach Granada. But it is not that special. Rather a missed opportunity to make something beautiful of it.

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44.0 km

Genil River

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The route offers beautiful views of the Vega de Granada, the fertile river valley of the Río Genil, with many orchards and fields. The Río Genil cycle path is a …

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106 km

Complejo Ribereño de Interés Ambiental de Riofrío

Nature Reserve

9

125 km

Plaza La Victoria

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Well managed park lined by elegant palm trees at the eastern entrance into the authentic hill town of Archidona

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151 km

Palacio del Duque de Valencia

Castle

B

178 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

107 km

35.6 km

20.8 km

14.1 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

125 km

44.0 km

4.36 km

2.81 km

1.97 km

321 m

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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