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Comarca de la Vega de Granada
Pinos Genil

Canales Reservoir – Sacromonte Abbey loop from Pinos Genil

Hard

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Canales Reservoir – Sacromonte Abbey loop from Pinos Genil

07:21

83.0km

2,020m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Parque Natural Sierra de Huétor

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10 m

Canales Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Between the ascent of Pinos Genil and Guejar Sierra, an intermediate point is the Canales dam and the town of Canales, a good place for trout fishing and to take beautiful photos.

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979 m

Canales Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A scenic climb with mostly good asphalt. This route is also ideal for climbing the Pico del Veleta, where there's very little traffic.

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30.5 km

Tocón Spring

Highlight • Rest Area

If you have drunk a lot of water in some of the big climbs that you find near Tocón, you have the possibility of refilling your bottles in this source.

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37.7 km

Puerto de los Blancares (1297 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Gravel ascent from Cortijo Aguas Blancas to the port of Blancares. 5.5km

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67.2 km

Sacromonte Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

It is a 17th century abbey. In this huge complex, worth noting, are the Santas Cuevas, a place of worship where the remains of San Cecilio, patron saint of the …

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68.1 km

The Granada neighborhood of El Sacromonte enjoys spectacular views of the Alhambra complex. Especially at this point, the street opens to reveal the Nasrid palace and the surrounding trees. This viewpoint is ideal for capturing a snapshot.

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69.0 km

Casa Ágreda

Castle

8

77.5 km

Genil Riverbank (Granada)

Highlight • River

The Ribera del río Genil in Granada is a beautiful place for walking and relaxation. The route runs along the banks of the river Genil, from the Puente Verde in …

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80.2 km

This is a town on the banks of the river Genil, in the center of town, a very good restaurant area for lunch, dinner and tapas both in winter and on cool summer nights.

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83.0 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.6 km

24.0 km

3.41 km

2.48 km

1.30 km

307 m

Surfaces

33.3 km

30.5 km

15.9 km

2.22 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,890 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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