Castle of Moratalla – The Arches of Moratalla loop from Moratalla

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Castle of Moratalla – The Arches of Moratalla loop from Moratalla

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Castle of Moratalla – The Arches of Moratalla loop from Moratalla

03:46

42.0km

870m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 27, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 403 m for 23 m

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Parking

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425 m

Castle of Moratalla

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The castle of Moratalla is built on a hill where there were settlements since the Neolithic. It was the Muslims in the 9th century who built the complex that is …

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7.77 km

View of the Cliffs of the Alharabe River

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Impressive views of the cliffs formed by the Alharabe river.

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9.97 km

View of Sierra de Moratalla

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34.1 km

Casa Cristo Viewpoint

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In this place, located about 7 km from the town of Moratalla and on the slopes of Pico de los Frailes, it is said that the "appearance" of Jesus Christ …

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39.9 km

The Arches of Moratalla

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Passage area for many road cyclists who are encouraged to go up to Los Álamos and the lavender fields. This monument was built on the outskirts of the town of …

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41.2 km

Moratalla

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Moratalla is the twelfth largest municipality in Spain and therefore includes a large number of districts. Among them, Calar de la Santa stands out, where the largest group of cave …

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41.5 km