Old Town of La Alberca – Portillo Viewpoint loop from Las Mestas

Old Town of La Alberca – Portillo Viewpoint loop from Las Mestas

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Old Town of La Alberca – Portillo Viewpoint loop from Las Mestas

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70.8km

1,830m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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After 35.4 km for 232 m

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136 m

Charco de la Olla Natural Pool, Las Mestas

Highlight • Natural

Las Mestas is a charming village in the Las Hurdes region at the foot of the Sierra de Francia. You must stop at the natural pools of Charco de la Olla to take a bath or cool off on your cycling route or see the small Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen built with typical stone from the area.

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1.66 km

Vista del Cortafuegos

Viewpoint

4.91 km

Batuecas River

Highlight • River

After a descent just great view you go cycling along the river

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13.6 km

Las Hurdes, El Portillo

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Impressive road that winds from one side to the other, offering links worthy of the great mythical passes of the Alps and Pyrenees!

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18.4 km

Old Town of La Alberca

Highlight • Historical Site

Striking about the houses are the stone support beams above the doorposts. Religious texts are engraved on them and there are dates from the 1700s and 1800s. After the reconquista, when the area was repopulated, many Jews came to live in the village. Because the church forbade the Jews to practice their religion, they had to prove that they had joined the Catholic church by engraving biblical texts above their houses.

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31.9 km

Los Lobos Pass (1,499 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Great viewpoint of the Agadon Valley, a mandatory stop on the way up to Peña de Francia or the descent, to take more photos and read interesting facts on the information panel.

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35.5 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Peña de Francia

Highlight • Religious Site

Not only does it give its name to the wonderful Natural Park, but its peak at 1,727 meters above sea level offers the best panoramic views in all directions. Right there, at the top, is the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Peña de Francia of the Dominican Order that is worth visiting. And of course, you cannot return without having taken the obligatory photos at the viewpoint and the Balcony of Santiago, two panoramic points par excellence.
You can get here using the means that you like best, either by car, bike or walking, the last modality will give you several alternatives of very picturesque trails from the town of La Alberca or from Camping Sierra de Francia.

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