Vélez-Blanco – View of Sierra de María loop from María

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Vélez-Blanco – View of Sierra de María loop from María

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Vélez-Blanco – View of Sierra de María loop from María

02:50

30.7km

740m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Parque Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.52 km

Puerto de María

Mountain Pass

9.23 km

Caños de Caravaca Fountain

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Los Caños de Caravaca is a public fountain located in Vélez-Blanco. It was commissioned by the Marquis of Los Vélez in the 16th century. It has four water pipes and …

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9.39 km

View of Vélez-Blanco and its castle

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From Cantarerías Street in Vélez-Blanco, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Vélez-Blanco Castle. This street offers a unique perspective of the castle, allowing you to appreciate its imposing structure and strategic location on top of the hill.

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9.49 km

Church of Santiago Apóstol, Vélez-Blanco

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The Church of Santiago Apóstol in Vélez-Blanco is a historic place of worship dating back to the 16th century. This church combines elements of Gothic, Renaissance and Mudejar traditions, and …

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9.81 km

Vélez-Blanco

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Vélez-Blanco is a village located at the foot of the Río Claro where at its top is the immense castle that can be seen from the arrival to the valley that bears the name of the same river.

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10.5 km

El Brujo Sculpture

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Emblem of the town and a whole banner

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26.0 km

View of Sierra de María

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From this track there are good views of La Muela and the castle of Vélez-Blanco. The agricultural landscape sits at the bottom of the valley, while the lush slopes of pine trees rule the higher elevations.

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30.1 km

María Village

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María enjoys a privileged location at the foot of the Sierra de María-Los Vélez natural park. This town of white houses and red roofs is surrounded by peaks and slopes, as well as olive, almond and lavender orchards.

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30.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

6.81 km

5.61 km

427 m

Surfaces