Quéntar Reservoir – Plaza Nueva, Granada loop from Armilla

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Comarca de la Vega de Granada

Armilla

Quéntar Reservoir – Plaza Nueva, Granada loop from Armilla

Moderate

4.7

(20)

215

riders

Quéntar Reservoir – Plaza Nueva, Granada loop from Armilla

03:39

53.9km

770m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 23.8 km for 60 m

After 48.0 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

5.50 km

Genil River

Highlight • River

The Genil River naturalizes the center of Granada and gives it a more landscaped feel. It is also a natural corridor to enter or leave the city along its charming banks.

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13.4 km

Aguas Blancas River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

23.6 km

Quéntar Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Fun winding road cut into the rock slope along the western shore of the Quéntar Reservoir, with good asphalt pavement and little traffic.

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33.9 km

View of El Púlpito

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the foot of the striking rock El Púlpito was the old Canales, which today is hidden in the reservoir.

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34.6 km

Canales Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Between the ascent of Pinos Genil and Guejar Sierra, an intermediate point is the Canales dam and the town of Canales, a good place for trout fishing and to take beautiful photos.

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37.3 km

Pinos Genil Bridge and Riverside

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This is a town on the banks of the river Genil, in the center of town, a very good restaurant area for lunch, dinner and tapas both in winter and on cool summer nights.

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38.0 km

Pinos Genil

Highlight • Settlement

48.0 km

Plaza Nueva, Granada

Highlight • Historical Site

It is the oldest square in Granada and is located in one of the high points of the city, between the commercial and modern center, and the charming and touristic Carrera del Darro.

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53.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.1 km

7.15 km

4.06 km

3.06 km

2.96 km

599 m

Surfaces

39.9 km

6.96 km

4.12 km

2.71 km

249 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,270 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 4 November

18°C

7°C

18 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

October 4, 2025,Die „ Blick auf die Sierra Nevada“ Tour

Spectacular MTB through the Parque Natural Sierra de Huetor past olive and almond groves through white villages with views of two reservoirs and magical rocks.

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