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Villafranca de los Caballeros from Alcázar de San Juan – circular by Herencia

Villafranca de los Caballeros from Alcázar de San Juan – circular by Herencia

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Villafranca de los Caballeros from Alcázar de San Juan – circular by Herencia

02:08

54.2km

180m

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: July 25, 2024

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After 53.1 km for 94 m

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Start point

Train Station

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14.7 km

Quero Windmill

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A lone whitewashed windmill sitting on top of the hill overlooking Quero. Great view of the city below.

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26.7 km

The Laguna Grande de Villafranca de los Caballeros is one of the largest river lagoons in La Mancha and the only one in the region with recreational use. With its 2.5 km of beach, it is a popular tourist destination, especially during the summer months.

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30.2 km

San Juan Church, Villafranca de los Caballeros

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This town is located next to an important lagoon area, of a brackish nature, at the confluence of the Cigüela and Amarguillo rivers. The lagoons have been used since the Iron Age until the present day, in the 18th century they were exploited to manufacture gunpowder. From a visit to this town we must highlight the church of the Assumption and among its hermitages that of the Holy Christ.

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37.3 km

Herencia

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Herencia owes its creation to the Order of San Juan, during the Reconquest, but its origin dates back centuries, as evidenced by the remains of forts found in the Sierra de los Molinos and Pico del Navajo, from the Bronze Age. In addition to its industrial heritage, Herencia is land of agricultural production, two churches stand out in this municipality: the parish church and the one of the Convent of La Merced, these will be the nucleus of the visit to this town of La Mancha.

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41.1 km

Herencia Windmills

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The Herencia Windmills are an essential part of the heritage of this town in La Mancha. Initially built in 1790, these mills were an economical and practical solution to the scarcity of water in the region.

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52.7 km

Torreón del Gran Prior

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The Grand Prior's Tower is one of the most emblematic monuments of Alcázar de San Juan (Ciudad Real) and forms part of the Grand Prior's Palace Complex, linked to the Order of Saint John.

Built in the 13th century on the remains of the old Muslim citadel, during the Almohad period.
Reconquest: It became part of the palace of the Grand Priors of Castile and León of the Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem.
Expansions: In 1618, under Philip III, a floor was added with windows and plaster ribbed vaults.

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53.3 km

Church of Santa Quiteria

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The Church of Santa Quiteria in Alcázar de San Juan (Ciudad Real) is one of the town's most important churches, boasting a rich history and significant architectural value.
Origin: Construction began in the second half of the 16th century based on plans by Juan de Herrera, the architect of El Escorial.
Execution: The work was directed by Agustín Argüello and completed by Bartolomé Elorriaga in 1604.
Style: Renaissance with classical elements.

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54.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.2 km

6.46 km

483 m

108 m

Surfaces

49.8 km

4.01 km

430 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

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Villafranca de los Caballeros from Alcázar de San Juan – circular by Herencia

Quero Windmill

Laguna Grande de Villafranca

San Juan Church, Villafranca de los Caballeros

Herencia

Herencia Windmills

Torreón del Gran Prior

Church of Santa Quiteria

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