Peñalén Gorge – Marcilla Castle loop from Villafranca de Navarra
Peñalén Gorge – Marcilla Castle loop from Villafranca de Navarra
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Peñalén Gorge – Marcilla Castle loop from Villafranca de Navarra
02:54
35.9km
280m
Cycling
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 6, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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665 m
Church of Saint Euphemia
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The church was built in the 18th century and is considered one of the most important Baroque buildings in Navarra. It was built partly on the remains of older (Gothic) predecessor buildings and therefore combines different construction phases.
Characteristic is its floor plan in the form of a Latin cross with a single, spacious nave and side chapels. Inside, the baroque vaults with lunettes and a dome on so-called pendentives above the crossing are particularly impressive.
La iglesia de Santa Eufemia en Villafranca (Navarra) is a particularly important example of Baroque architecture in northern Spain.
Built in the 18th century, the church is considered one of the most important Baroque buildings in Navarra. It was built partly on the remains of earlier (Gothic) buildings, thus combining different construction phases.
Its plan is characteristic: a Latin cross with a single, spacious nave and side chapels. Inside, the baroque vaults with lunettes and the dome on pendentives of the transept stand out.
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1.71 km
Aragón River and Arga River
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16.0 km
Viewpoint
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17.3 km
Views of the Barranco de Peñalén
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The landscape is xerophytic, composed of gypsum and eroded clay, overlooking the confluence of the Arga and Aragón rivers before they flow into the Ebro.
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17.5 km
Peñalén Gorge
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The viewpoint offers a vertical drop of approximately 392 m, where on clear days you can see the Bardenas Reales, Villafranca, Marcilla, and even the Pyrenees.
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19.8 km
Church of Santiago Apóstol of Funes
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20.0 km
Funes
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29.5 km
Marcilla Castle
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This 15th-century Gothic fortress was built of brick on a stone foundation by Mosén Pierres de Peralta, with material and financial support from Charles III the Noble.
It served both as a defensive stronghold and as a palatial residence for the Marquesses of Falces, descendants of Peralta.
In 1516, the Marchioness Ana de Velasco saved the castle from being demolished by order of Cardinal Cisneros.
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35.9 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
14.8 km
11.5 km
4.99 km
2.45 km
2.15 km
115 m
Surfaces
19.4 km
11.5 km
4.26 km
809 m
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Elevation
Highest point (430 m)
Lowest point (270 m)
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