Sacromonte Abbey – Granada Cathedral loop from Santa Fe

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Sacromonte Abbey – Granada Cathedral loop from Santa Fe

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Sacromonte Abbey – Granada Cathedral loop from Santa Fe

04:54

65.3km

870m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 16, 2026

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Genil River near Purchil

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The Río Genil is an important river in Andalusia. It is the main tributary of the Guadalquivir and flows through the provinces of Granada, Córdoba, Málaga and Seville. The river …

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View of the Vega de Granada

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It is a perfect area to start: flat and safe

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47.0 km

Sacromonte Abbey

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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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47.9 km

View of the Alhambra from El Sacromonte

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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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49.4 km

View of the Alhambra from the Carrera del Darro

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This place is located on Calle Carrera del Darro, one of the most beautiful walking passages in Granada. This street is located on the left bank of the Darro River. …

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50.7 km

Granada Cathedral

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Queen Isabella the Catholic ordered the construction of the Cathedral of Granada in 1505, shortly after the taking of the city, and chose for its location the place where the …

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54.5 km

Path along the Genil River

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The cycle path is a green way to approach Granada. But it is not that special. Rather a missed opportunity to make something beautiful of it.

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54.9 km

Genil River

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The route offers beautiful views of the Vega de Granada, the fertile river valley of the Río Genil, with many orchards and fields. The Río Genil cycle path is a …

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