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Balsa de la Chanata – Alicún-Huécija Viewpoint loop from Terque

Balsa de la Chanata – Alicún-Huécija Viewpoint loop from Terque

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Balsa de la Chanata – Alicún-Huécija Viewpoint loop from Terque

04:45

58.3km

1,480m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.52 km

Chapel

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Small chapel of newer date on the way down into the valley

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2.75 km

Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation (Huécija)

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The Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation is the parish church of the town of Huécija (Almería – Spain). The building is in the 18th century Mudejar style.
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3.60 km

Calisthenics and Fitness Playground

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Public space for physical exercise.

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9.02 km

In the Al-Andalus period, the town was in a different location. It was in a higher area called "lugarejo". Jorge Lirola assures us that Illar comes from the Arabic word al-Aliya, meaning "la Alta" (the high one).

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17.9 km

Viewpoint over the Ravine

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At this point there is a viewpoint to the ravine with a cave in front, spectacular.

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30.4 km

Balsa de la Chanata

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It is a picturesque place, characterized by a natural pond that in summer dries up and in winter can even freeze. It is a mythical point within mountain biking because …

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51.9 km

Alicún-Huécija Viewpoint

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Viewpoint that is on the road that goes up to the town of Machal de Enix, from where you can see a panoramic view of the valley of the Río …

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55.5 km

Augustinian Monastery of Huécija

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The Augustinian Convent is the most important monument in the municipality of Huécija, in the province of Almería (Andalusia, Spain), and one of the best examples of Baroque architecture in …

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58.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.9 km

1.57 km

900 m

Surfaces

29.7 km

11.9 km

8.43 km

7.83 km

481 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,450 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

42°C

26°C

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Balsa de la Chanata – Alicún-Huécija Viewpoint loop from Terque

Chapel

Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation (Huécija)

Calisthenics and Fitness Playground

Íllar

Viewpoint over the Ravine

Balsa de la Chanata

Alicún-Huécija Viewpoint

Augustinian Monastery of Huécija

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