Genil Riverbank (Granada) – Quéntar Reservoir loop from Recogidas

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Genil Riverbank (Granada) – Quéntar Reservoir loop from Recogidas

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Genil Riverbank (Granada) – Quéntar Reservoir loop from Recogidas

06:02

90.3km

1,400m

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 27, 2026

Tips

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Geoparque de Granada

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.04 km

Roman Bridge

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The Puente Romano in Granada, also known as the Puente del Genil, is a historic bridge in the city of Granada, Spain. Although its name suggests that it is a …

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7.89 km

Genil Riverbank (Granada)

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The Ribera del río Genil in Granada is a beautiful place for walking and relaxation. The route runs along the banks of the river Genil, from the Puente Verde in …

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19.4 km

Quéntar Reservoir

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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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19.5 km

Carretera Aguas Blancas

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The Carretera Aguas Blancas in Quéntar, Granada, is a beautiful route that takes you through the natural beauty of the region. It is a popular route for walkers, cyclists and …

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41.1 km

Colored Rocks of Geoparque de Granada

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You can see these interesting looking rocks directly from the road.

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54.6 km

Winding Descent in Geoparque de Granada

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64.4 km

Great spot for a break or for a quick camp

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Beautiful resting place along the river, accessible via stairs.

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88.6 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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90.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

80.9 km

4.86 km

2.80 km

759 m

647 m

389 m

Surfaces

84.9 km

2.65 km

2.05 km

647 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,300 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

Weather

Friday 6 November

21°C

7°C

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Comments

April 30, 2024,7. Andalusia: Granada - Guadix

Today we enter the Sierra Nevada natural park up to Gaudix, at the gates of the Tabernas desert. It has snowed in the Sierra in recent days and the temperature is perfect for an uphill stage. We opt for a cycle touring route. Once out of Granada, the climb begins and we stop to drink coffee in the characteristic village …

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April 14, 2025,AN15: Granada - Benalúa de Guadix *****

With stage 15 we start the third last stage, but this stage is so much more.
Not only are we on the foothills of Sierra Nevada, with a climb to 1297m in front of us, we are also driving to the region of the cave dwellings. These fairytale houses are not only on the horizon, we even stop in Purullena …

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April 20, 2023,04 | Andalusia 2023 | Granada - Guadix

We leave the very welcoming Oripando Hostel in Granada happy to have been approved by their dog (who requires numerous belly rubs to give approval) and face the fourth stage, from Granada to Guadix: 61 km for a difference in altitude of 980 metres. It starts alongside the Río Genil along a very pleasant path of about ten kilometres, …

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