Marchagaz is a municipality in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain, characterized by its setting within a small valley surrounded by mountains such as Pico Santa Bárbara and Risco Viejo. The region's landscape features dry olive groves, cork oak and pine forests, and chestnut trees at higher elevations, bordering Las Hurdes to the north and the Gabriel y Galán reservoir to the east. This varied terrain provides a suitable environment for several outdoor sports like road cycling, hiking, mountain biking,…
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riders
49.3km
02:25
750m
750m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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53.6km
02:41
880m
870m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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128km
07:08
2,750m
2,750m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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73.5km
03:50
1,220m
1,220m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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10.8km
02:59
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

8.76km
03:04
500m
500m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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7.19km
01:55
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.12km
02:55
380m
380m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45.6km
03:20
1,010m
1,010m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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57.9km
05:24
1,360m
1,360m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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56.1km
05:30
1,410m
1,410m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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69.5km
07:27
1,990m
1,990m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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78.0km
07:00
1,870m
1,870m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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55.1km
04:54
1,370m
1,370m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Marchagaz offers opportunities for Road cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, and Touring cycling. The region's varied terrain, including mountains and olive groves, supports diverse outdoor pursuits.
Marchagaz has attracted more than 300 visitors on komoot. Activities in the region have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Notable hiking routes include the Camino del Verdeo (SL-CC 223), offering views of the Gabriel y Galán reservoir, and the Camino de San Marcos, leading to the Convent of San Marcos remains. Hikers can also ascend to the Sierra de Santa Bárbara. For more details, refer to Hiking around Marchagaz.
Marchagaz provides varied terrain suitable for road cycling, with roads winding through valleys and ascending mountains like Pico Santa Bárbara. The region's rural roads through olive groves offer scenic routes. More information can be found in Road Cycling Routes around Marchagaz.
The extensive cork oak and pine forests, along with the mountainous terrain around Marchagaz, provide suitable environments for mountain biking. These areas offer diverse trails for off-road exploration. Consult MTB Trails around Marchagaz for specific routes.
Marchagaz is known for its strong connection to oleotourism, allowing visitors to experience terraced olive groves and taste local olive oil. This unique cultural and gastronomic experience can be combined with outdoor activities. The Olive, Olive Grove and Olive Oil Interpretation Centre highlights this local industry.
Marchagaz is situated in a valley surrounded by mountains, including Pico Santa Bárbara and Risco Viejo, which reaches an altitude of 1010 meters. The area features dry olive groves, cork oak and pine forests, and borders the Gabriel y Galán reservoir.
Yes, komoot offers guides for various cycling disciplines in the region. These include Road Cycling Routes around Marchagaz, MTB Trails around Marchagaz, and Cycling around Marchagaz.
The official website for the Marchagaz Town Council is https://www.marchagaz.es. This site provides information about the municipality.
The phone number for the Marchagaz Town Council is +34927673727. This contact can be used for inquiries regarding the municipality.
Cycling routes in Marchagaz can offer views of the Gabriel y Galán reservoir and the surrounding mountainous landscape, including Pico Santa Bárbara. The neatly terraced olive groves also provide picturesque scenery along many routes.
The municipal area of Marchagaz features significant cork oak and pine forests. At higher elevations, chestnut trees also appear, contributing to a varied natural environment.

