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Granada

Comarca de la Vega de Granada

Güejar Sierra

Quéntar Reservoir – Canales Reservoir loop from Güéjar Sierra

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Spain

Andalusia

Granada

Comarca de la Vega de Granada

Güejar Sierra

Quéntar Reservoir – Canales Reservoir loop from Güéjar Sierra

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5.0

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Quéntar Reservoir – Canales Reservoir loop from Güéjar Sierra

03:52

49.1km

1,050m

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: June 13, 2026

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8.25 km

Quéntar Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Pantano de Quéntar is a reservoir in Quéntar, Granada, built between 1971 and 1975 and officially inaugurated on 11 May 1976. It is located at the confluence of the Aguas Blancas and Padules rivers and has a capacity of 14 million cubic metres. The reservoir plays an important role in the water supply of the city of Granada and the irrigation of the surrounding agricultural lands.

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8.75 km

Quéntar Reservoir Viewpoint

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On the beautiful road along the Pantano de Quéntar there is an official viewpoint, although not really secured. With little traffic you can enjoy the beautiful lake here.

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12.6 km

Gravel Alternative

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Wonderfully relaxed climbing and descending gravel road as an alternative to the asphalt road on the way to the top. Instead of cars, a road full of beautiful views and crackling tranquility. Recommended!

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25.0 km

Great spot for a break or for a quick camp

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Beautiful resting place along the river, accessible via stairs.

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41.6 km

Pinos Genil Bridge and Riverside

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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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44.4 km

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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45.3 km

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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48.6 km

Güéjar Sierra Water Wheel

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Once you reach this point you can go down to the dam in the direction of the Charcon river and Valde Infierno. You will enjoy very good restaurants and picnic areas.

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49.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.3 km

9.97 km

1.88 km

Surfaces

35.0 km

9.76 km

3.61 km

764 m

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Lowest point (750 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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Quéntar Reservoir – Canales Reservoir loop from Güéjar Sierra

Quéntar Reservoir

Quéntar Reservoir Viewpoint

Gravel Alternative

Great spot for a break or for a quick camp

Pinos Genil Bridge and Riverside

Canales Reservoir

Canales Reservoir

Güéjar Sierra Water Wheel

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