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Murcia

Base of the Cresta del Gallo – La Luz Castle loop from Lugar de Casillas o Ermita de Buendia

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Road cycling routes
Spain
Murcia

Base of the Cresta del Gallo – La Luz Castle loop from Lugar de Casillas o Ermita de Buendia

Moderate

119

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Base of the Cresta del Gallo – La Luz Castle loop from Lugar de Casillas o Ermita de Buendia

02:30

43.3km

840m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Parque Regional El Valle y Carrascoy

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13.6 km

View of Murcia from Cresta del Gallo

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It can be climbed by two variants, from Algezares (5.5 km and 369 of unevenness) or from San José (6.20 km and 382 of unevenness). Both will travel through a …

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13.6 km

Base of the Cresta del Gallo

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This paved port is famous because it has been included in the circuit of the Cycling Tour of Spain on several occasions. It is demanding, but worth the effort. Once …

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14.8 km

View of Murcia

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Beautiful view towards Murcia, the seventh largest city in the country

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18.3 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fuensanta

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The sanctuary of the Virgen de la Fuensanta is a national monument. It is 5.5 kilometers from the city of Murcia and surrounded by nature. The works of the current …

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20.4 km

La Luz Castle

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The castle of La Luz is of Arab origin. It is located at 438 meters above sea level in the Valle y Carrascoy Regional Park. There are remains of a tower, walls and a cistern.

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43.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

10.3 km

4.78 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

13.8 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (430 m)

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Wednesday 2 September

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23°C

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July 21, 2024,20240721 - Cresta del Gallo
Ascent through La Alberca and descent through San José de La Vega. The road has loose dirt and gravel that, when going downhill at speed, can be dangerous if you brake hard.

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