Villanueva del Río y Minas – Lago Azul loop from Villanueva del Río y Minas

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Villanueva Del Río Y Minas

Villanueva del Río y Minas – Lago Azul loop from Villanueva del Río y Minas

Moderate

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Villanueva del Río y Minas – Lago Azul loop from Villanueva del Río y Minas

02:16

29.0km

370m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.16 km

Villanueva del Río y Minas

Highlight • Settlement

If you are interested in the mining past of this town, you should visit the Historical Mining Complex "Pozo Nº 5", since the mining activity of coal exploitation in the area was the essence of the municipality until 1972.

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3.69 km

Historic Mining Complex "Pozo No. 5"

Highlight • Historical Site

This historic complex is one of the 'witnesses' to the mining activity of coal exploitation in the area, which until 1972 was the essence of the municipality. In 2018, the …

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3.69 km

Historical Remains of Mine No. 5 Factory

Highlight • Historical Site

Town that still preserves the remains of its mining industry from what was the town of the old mines. Well number 5 can be seen in perfect condition. It was used to extract coal from the mines in this area.

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11.6 km

Iron Bridge of Villanueva del Río y Minas

Highlight • Bridge

Structure of the viaduct over the Ribera del Huéznar, located at KP 194+562 of the Mérida-Sevilla railway, known as the “Iron Bridge” in Villanueva del Río y Minas.

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11.7 km

Vilanueva del Río y Minas Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

At the northern exit of the town of Villanueva del Río y Minas is the junction of the Ribera del Huesna with the passage of the train through the town. The spectacle of the bridge is imposing!

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12.2 km

Lago Azul

Highlight • Lake

The lake is located near the town center, a few meters from the Iron Bridge over the Rivera del Huéznar.

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17.5 km

Antiguo apeadero Arenillas FFCC Sevilla-Mérida. Cambio de vías

Ruins

19.9 km

Archaeological Site of Mulva-Munigua

Highlight • Historical Site

This site is the ruins of what was a great Roman city between the 1st and 4th centuries AD. C. The complex had all kinds of facilities: religious temples, a …

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28.1 km

Villanueva del Río y Minas Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful bridge that crosses the Rivera del Huesna at the top of the town of Vilanueva del Río y Minas. White and orange bridge, different but beautiful!

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29.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

7.22 km

5.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces