The Alcazaba of Antequera – The Torcal Screw loop from Antequera Alta Velocidad
The Alcazaba of Antequera – The Torcal Screw loop from Antequera Alta Velocidad
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The Alcazaba of Antequera – The Torcal Screw loop from Antequera Alta Velocidad
02:50
35.0km
890m
Mountain biking
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 25, 2026
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 0 m for 213 m
After 34.9 km for 201 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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1.90 km
View of Antequera and the Peña de los Enamorados
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From a vantage point like the Alcazaba or the Church of Santa María la Mayor, Antequera stretches out before you: a sea of white houses, narrow streets, and reddish-tiled roofs, gently nestling into the fertile plains of the Vega de Antequera. Church towers and domes rise between the buildings, reflecting the golden light of the sun.
On the horizon rises the mysterious Peña de los Enamorados – the "Rock of the Lovers." Its shape is reminiscent of the profile of a sleeping face, serenely watching over the landscape. According to legend, two lovers, a Moor and a Christian, once threw themselves to their deaths here because their love was forbidden – a symbol of eternal fidelity and tragic passion.
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2.51 km
The Alcazaba of Antequera
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9.09 km
Winding Road with Sunset View
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14.1 km
Torcal de Antequera Natural Park
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15.5 km
Mirador Diego Monea
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A stele at the site commemorates Diego Fernández, to whom the mirador was dedicated in 1993. The Andalusian Environmental Agency officially names the viewpoint "Mirador Diego Monea."
The spot itself is ideal for taking a break after a challenging bike ride and enjoying the impressive landscape, with sweeping views all the way down to the Antequera plains. The Mirador de Diego Monea uniquely combines exercise with nature—a place where cyclists and nature lovers alike can experience the quiet grandeur of the Torcal.
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17.1 km
El Tornillo of the Torcal Natural Monument
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17.2 km
The Torcal Screw
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23.3 km
Royal Road of Charles III
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Today, some sections of the historic Camino Real near Antequera are still recognizable and marked as cycle paths. You can cycle along these old paths through a typical Andalusian cultural landscape of grain fields, olive trees, and whitewashed villages. The section that descends from the Torcal de Antequera towards the city is particularly rewarding, offering magnificent views of the Antequera Valley, the Peña de los Enamorados, and the vast plains extending to the Sierra de las Nieves.
The Camino Real was not only a transport link here, but also a symbol of the Enlightenment-style reform spirit of King Charles III, who built roads, post stations, and new villages to develop and modernize Andalusia. Today, the route invites you to hike or cycle along historical trails—between history, nature, and impressive geology.
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35.0 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
26.7 km
3.12 km
2.98 km
1.11 km
1.10 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
27.1 km
4.12 km
2.84 km
627 m
378 m
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