View of Lago de la Cueva – View of Lago de la Cueva loop from Saliencia

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View of Lago de la Cueva – View of Lago de la Cueva loop from Saliencia

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View of Lago de la Cueva – View of Lago de la Cueva loop from Saliencia

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30.1km

1,120m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 8.82 km for 142 m

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