Benalúa, a region in the Comarca de Guadix within the province of Granada, Andalusia, Spain, offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. This area is characterized by its unique blend of natural features, where arid badlands and gully formations meet fertile plains with orchards, all set against the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The varied terrain makes Benalúa suitable for several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, touring cycling, and more.
Benalúa provides…
98
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4.5
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Average rating
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4.5
(19)
53
hikers
4.80km
01:19
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(24)
66
hikers
15.0km
04:07
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(6)
48
hikers
4.53km
01:14
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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32
hikers
6.66km
01:53
150m
150m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(5)
24
riders
44.4km
03:35
680m
680m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.0
(1)
1
riders
53.0km
04:27
730m
720m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
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34
riders
32.0km
02:51
620m
620m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

32
riders
44.3km
03:57
590m
590m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
riders
47.0km
02:27
660m
660m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.3
(8)
617
riders
126km
06:09
1,760m
1,760m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(3)
62
riders
43.2km
02:23
820m
820m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

52
riders
49.3km
02:32
830m
830m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
(8)
171
riders
112km
07:37
1,760m
1,760m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

41
riders
44.4km
03:03
680m
680m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
riders
48.0km
03:16
820m
820m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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13
riders
28.1km
02:10
510m
510m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
riders
44.7km
03:32
540m
540m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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26
riders
73.5km
05:41
950m
950m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
riders
75.9km
05:42
1,000m
1,000m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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33
riders
47.8km
03:18
830m
830m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
runners
17.9km
01:58
160m
160m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
runners
13.9km
01:40
250m
250m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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10
runners
15.9km
01:52
200m
200m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
11.3km
01:21
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Benalúa offers a diverse range of outdoor activities, including road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, touring cycling, gravel biking, and jogging. The region features 33 routes across these sports, catering to various preferences.
Road cycling in Benalúa features quiet, scenic roads with views of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Routes vary in difficulty, from moderate rides covering approximately 27 miles (43 km) with 2,600 feet (800 meters) of elevation gain, to more challenging options. Explore routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Benalúa guide.
Yes, Benalúa's varied terrain, including unpaved segments and challenging inclines, is suitable for mountain biking. The area's canyons and geological formations within the Granada Geopark offer adventurous routes. Find more information in the MTB Trails around Benalúa guide.
Benalúa provides hiking trails ranging from easy walks through peach orchards to routes exploring badlands and geological formations. Notable trails include the 'Vega de Benalúa Trail - PR-A 159' and the 'Benalúa to Guadix - PR-A 155 Trail'. Consult the Hiking around Benalúa guide for details.
Benalúa is characterized by contrasting landscapes, including arid badlands and gully formations to the east, and fertile plains with peach orchards to the west. The region also offers views of the Sierra Nevada mountains and features historical cave dwellings. It is part of the Granada Geopark.
There are 33 routes available in Benalúa on komoot, covering various sports such as road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and touring cycling. These routes have been explored by more than 3,000 visitors.
Outdoor routes in Benalúa have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from 256 users who have completed and reviewed routes in the area.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for cycling in Benalúa. These include Road Cycling Routes around Benalúa, MTB Trails around Benalúa, Cycling around Benalúa, and Gravel biking around Benalúa.
Official information about Benalúa can be found on the municipality's website. The official website is https://www.benalua.es/. For direct inquiries, a general public phone number is +34958676011.
Benalúa is suitable for touring cycling, with 13 dedicated touring cycling routes available on komoot. The varied terrain and scenic roads provide engaging options for this activity. More details can be found in the Cycling around Benalúa guide.
Gravel biking in Benalúa benefits from the region's diverse terrain, which includes unpaved segments and geological formations. There are 3 gravel biking routes available on komoot. Explore these options in the Gravel biking around Benalúa guide.

