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Montánchez Castle – Santiago de Bencáliz Bridge loop from Montánchez

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Montánchez Castle – Santiago de Bencáliz Bridge loop from Montánchez

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Montánchez Castle – Santiago de Bencáliz Bridge loop from Montánchez

03:48

53.2km

520m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.15 km

Montánchez Castle

Highlight • Castle

The origins of the castle of Montánchez date back to Roman times (it began to be built at the time of the emperor Caracalla)

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1.55 km

The Castillo de Montánchez was a defensive castle that protected the trade routes of the Sierra de Montánchez. Spectacular views from the top of the old town and the beautiful scenery beyond. The castle was the center of many battles and passed from Christian to Arab hands on several occasions. Both leaving their architectural signature in the impressive historical monument.

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1.70 km

Plaza de España, Montánchez

Highlight • Settlement

Montánchez is a charming historic town in the Sierra de Montánchez region. A strategic medieval city that was disputed many times. Stop and admire its beauty at Plaza de España for a drink and a bite to eat.

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7.79 km

Parish of Santa María Magdalena of Albalá

Highlight • Religious Site

Albalá is a small town in a flat region located along an old Roman road that ran between Mérida and Toledo through Trujillo. It became famous for its uranium mines. As you cycle through the city, see the impressive Parroquia de Santa María Magdalena.

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7.91 km

Church of Santa María Magdalena of Albalá

Highlight • Religious Site

Albalá is a small agricultural town in the Montánchez region. The most notable monument in the town is the church of Santa María Magdalena.

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21.7 km

Embalse de Ayuela

Lake

25.0 km

Garden Next to the Cemetery

Highlight • Natural

Good camping site, with fountain

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25.0 km

Roman Bridge of Casas de Don Antonio

Highlight • Bridge

Casas de Don Antonio is a small town on the road that connects Mérida with Cáceres, which runs along the Roman road known as Vía de la Plata. Look at the Roman bridge on the other side of the CC-147 road over the Ayuela river.

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29.3 km

Santiago de Bencáliz Bridge

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This ancient Roman bridge crosses the Santiago stream. Just before the bridge there is a small picnic area with a roof where you can take shelter and a picnic table.

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53.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

15.7 km

5.90 km

4.45 km

Surfaces

28.6 km

14.4 km

8.98 km

828 m

404 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

34°C

19°C

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Montánchez Castle

Montánchez Castle

Plaza de España, Montánchez

Parish of Santa María Magdalena of Albalá

Church of Santa María Magdalena of Albalá

Garden Next to the Cemetery

Roman Bridge of Casas de Don Antonio

Santiago de Bencáliz Bridge

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