The best road cycling routes around Cabezarados

The rock crossing on the Bullaque River next to the Los Ejidos Recreational Area in Luciana (Ciudad Real) is a natural passage that allows wading across the river when its flow is low, especially in summer.

Detour to the Hermitage of the Holy Cross. Located southwest of the town, nestled at the summit of the mountain range that gives it its name, it is 3 km from Piedrabuena and at an altitude of 791 m. From this viewpoint, you can see the town and surrounding areas, including the Piedrabuena volcano. An important monument here is the Hermitage of the Sierra de la Cruz, built in the late 19th century. Every May 3rd, the Piedrabuena pilgrimage is held on this hill.

Located at the foot of the Monumento al Minero, an imposing bronze sculpture by Pepe Noja that represents the city's mining history, it borders the volcanic area of Campo de Calatrava and is close to the Alcudia Valley. Mining activity is of particular importance with the Mining Museum, a building that surrounds an old headframe and simulates a coal selection workshop. On its two floors, the museum addresses the transformation of Puertollano into an industrial city due to the discovery of coal.

Detour to the Hermitage of the Holy Cross. It is located southwest of the town, nestled at the summit of the mountain range that gives it its name, 3km from Piedrabuena and 791m high. From this viewpoint you can see the town and its surroundings, such as the Piedrabuena volcano. An important monument that we find in the place is the Sierra de la Cruz Hermitage, built at the end of the 19th century. Every May 3, the Piedrabuena pilgrimage is celebrated on this hill.

Piedrabuena is located in the northwestern central part of the province, on the edge of Campo de Calatrava. It is a land with water, dazzling with its green color and with the life that runs through the Bullaque River and numerous streams such as Bullaquejo, Puerto de las Tinajas or Alcornocal. The Natural Monument of the Piedrabuena Volcano is located, as its name indicates, in the town of Piedrabuena (Ciudad Real), in the volcanic area of Campo de Calatrava. Its age could range between eight and one and a half million years. This volcano is undoubtedly one of the most extensive spots formed by eruptive rocks in the region. The place where the exit conduit was located is located to the north-northeast of the town. Above it, lava materials accumulated, giving rise to a steep hill. From there, a large blanket or flow spread widely, surrounding what is now the urban center.

The Alcolea de Calatrava Municipal Park is a natural space that offers recreation and enjoyment to residents. The town participates in the geomorphological and landscape peculiarities of Campo de Calatrava, known for its unique volcanic relief. In this group, there are more than a hundred volcanoes, whose genesis is between one and four million years. Furthermore, in the municipality of Alcolea de Calatrava there is the famous Peñarroya Volcano, declared a Natural Monument, along with other volcanic elements such as the Cerro de la Cruz Volcano, the Zahurdones Crater and the Las Higueruelas volcanic Caldera. A fascinating place to explore! 😊

Highway CM-4109, entrance to Alcolea de Calatrava and next to the detour that takes us to the Sierra la Cruz Volcano. And next to the Alcolea greenway.

It has a single nave, covered with a gable roof, equipped with a side tower with a bell tower and an entrance door on one side. The walls, built with quartzite, are rendered and whitewashed.