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Spain
Extremadura
Badajoz
Merida
La Zarza

Alange Castle – Views of the Alange Reservoir loop from La Zarza

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Spain
Extremadura
Badajoz
Merida
La Zarza

Alange Castle – Views of the Alange Reservoir loop from La Zarza

Hard

39

runners

Alange Castle – Views of the Alange Reservoir loop from La Zarza

05:49

46.0km

1,020m

Running

Hard run. 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

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Start point

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402 m

La Zarza

Highlight • Settlement

La Zarza is a town located on the plain of the Guadiana River, in a geographical area where farming areas predominate with the Juan Bueno mountain range and Peñas Blancas in the background.

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10.6 km

La Puerta del Sol

Archaeological Site

3

10.9 km

Alange Castle

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At the top of the Culebra hill is the Alange castle, a strategic fortress from the 9th century and the site of battles for Arabs and Christians.

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11.2 km

Views of the Alange Reservoir

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The Alange Reservoir is an impressive engineering work located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, near the town of Alange and about 20 km from Mérida.
The concrete dam was …

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11.9 km

Alange Reservoir

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The reservoir, during its construction, flooded some houses located in the lower area of Alange as well as the hamlet of Los Pajares, belonging to the town of La Zarza. …

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33.7 km

Puerto del Lobo

Mountain Pass

7

37.2 km

Technical stony trails for the most adventurous mountain bikers. Located in the Sierra de Juan Bueno next to the Minas de la Zarza.

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37.9 km

Minas de la Zarza

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The La Zarza Mines, also known as the Silos de Calañas, are located in the municipality of La Zarza-Perrunal. These mines are part of the Tharsis-La Zarza mining basin and …

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45.7 km

La Zarza

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La Zarza is a town located on the plain of the Guadiana River, in a geographical area where agricultural areas predominate with the Sierra de Juan Bueno and Peñas Blancas as background walls.

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46.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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36.7 km

4.22 km

2.12 km

1.50 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.8 km

4.01 km

3.89 km

2.67 km

2.06 km

1.64 km

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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