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Amethyst Viewpoint – Spanish windmill loop from Playa de los Genoveses

Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax

Níjar

Amethyst Viewpoint – Spanish windmill loop from Playa de los Genoveses

Hard

4.8

(8)

riders

Amethyst Viewpoint – Spanish windmill loop from Playa de los Genoveses

03:07

49.8km

620m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.64 km

Windmill at the Collado de los Genoveses

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This mill, built in the 19th century and restored a few years ago, consists of 3 main parts. On one side we have the tower, on top of that the …

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1.80 km

Collado de los Genoveses Windmill

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This mill, built in the 19th century and restored a few years ago, consists of 3 main parts. On one side we have the tower, on top of that the …

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7.91 km

Windmill in Cortijada de Los Cortijos Grandes

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Beautiful landmark in this naturally inhospitable area

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15.0 km

Amethyst Viewpoint

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Piece of art at this popular stop/parking lot at a beautiful viewpoint

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17.5 km

Rodalquilar and art

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Super fun to make some time for

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24.1 km

View of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

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This spot within the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park has incredible views of the park.
You can often enjoy stunning sunrises and sunsets.

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27.6 km

Cortijo del Fraile

Nature Reserve

44.4 km

Spanish windmill

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Beautiful and you see them all over Spain.

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48.7 km

Agave Trail to the beach

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This short trail leads to the beach and is a lot of fun to ride on a mountain bike. Be careful of the occasional sand and rocks along the way!

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49.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.8 km

17.3 km

2.68 km

Surfaces

27.4 km

15.2 km

4.25 km

2.94 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

28°C

26°C

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Amethyst Viewpoint – Spanish windmill loop from Playa de los Genoveses

Windmill at the Collado de los Genoveses

Collado de los Genoveses Windmill

Windmill in Cortijada de Los Cortijos Grandes

Amethyst Viewpoint

Rodalquilar and art

View of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

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