Monumento Natural Laguna del Arquillo from the Santuario Virgen de Cortes and return via the Vía Verde de la Sierra de Alcaraz — circular

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Monumento Natural Laguna del Arquillo from the Santuario Virgen de Cortes and return via the Vía Verde de la Sierra de Alcaraz — circular

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Monumento Natural Laguna del Arquillo from the Santuario Virgen de Cortes and return via the Vía Verde de la Sierra de Alcaraz — circular

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54.7km

690m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

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58 m

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Cortes

Highlight • Religious Site

The sanctuary of the Virgen de Cortes, in Alcaraz, is one of the most important pilgrimage centers in Spain. It is one of the most sought-after tourist attractions in the town by tourists. The quintessential religious center of the region.

It was inaugurated on September 8, 1222. Its layout is circular and it has a baroque altarpiece in the Main Altar made in 1727. In 1265, Alfonso X the Wise met with his father-in-law James I of Aragon to delimit conquered lands. Both were informed of the apparition of the Virgin and decided to contribute to the expansion of the Church and the construction of a hospice.

Its church, museum, reliquary, souvenir shops, and bar are a must-visit site in Alcaraz for all believers and tourists.

The Virgen de Cortes is highly venerated for the miracles she has performed throughout the ages.

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17.7 km

Laguna del Arquillo

Highlight • Lake

A wetland with a surface area of 522ha, recognized as a natural monument of Castilla-La Mancha. Next to it is another smaller lagoon. The vegetation of the area corresponds to a forest of junipers and holm oaks. Recommended visit at any time of the year.

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41.0 km

Robledo Station

Highlight • Rest Area

The old Robledo station has been recovered as rural accommodation. It is the best option to spend the night without deviating from the greenway.

Just one kilometer away is the town of Robledo where there are bars, grocery stores and a pharmacy.

If your objective is simply to make a stop before continuing on your way, you can find a rest area with shade, drinking water and information signs a few meters from the road.

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43.4 km

Tunnels

Highlight • Structure

The Alcaraz greenway has 25 tunnels distributed along its route. The longest is 750 meters. Some of them are not illuminated. For safety reasons, the use of lighting inside the tunnels is mandatory.

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51.6 km