Embalse de El Burguillo, a region in the province of Ávila, Spain, is situated at the foot of the Sierra de Gredos. The landscape features dramatic mountainous terrain, including hills, valleys, pine forests, and holm oak groves, centered around the Embalse de El Burguillo reservoir. This area provides diverse environments suitable for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, jogging, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The reservoir, formed by the Alberche River, is the oldest and largest in Ávila…
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Average rating
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12
hikers
13.9km
04:23
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
hikers
8.80km
02:18
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
hikers
6.45km
02:02
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

17
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
riders
38.6km
03:03
560m
560m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
riders
30.8km
02:18
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
51.3km
05:12
1,290m
1,290m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
runners
13.7km
01:27
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
runners
10.8km
01:13
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
7.90km
00:49
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
runners
19.4km
02:09
450m
450m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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70
riders
72.9km
03:47
1,290m
1,290m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

57
riders
71.8km
03:19
880m
880m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

34
riders
48.1km
02:14
580m
580m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

19
riders
64.0km
03:25
1,260m
1,260m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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26
riders
44.7km
03:53
1,020m
1,020m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22
riders
55.5km
04:48
900m
900m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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21
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
riders
33.9km
03:13
770m
770m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
riders
17.5km
01:20
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
33.1km
02:50
530m
530m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Embalse de El Burguillo offers a variety of outdoor activities including road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, jogging, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The region features 12 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.63 stars from more than 5,000 visitors. The diverse landscapes provide suitable environments for all these pursuits.
Yes, Embalse de El Burguillo provides numerous road cycling routes with well-paved surfaces through mountain pastures and forests. Cyclists can find routes catering to different fitness levels. More information is available in the guide Road Cycling Routes around Embalse de El Burguillo.
The region offers various hiking trails, from easy paths to more demanding climbs like the Ascent to Cerro del Campanario, which provides impressive views. The Valle de Iruelas Natural Reserve also features several trails, including an accessible wooden walkway. Detailed options are available in the guide Hiking around Embalse de El Burguillo.
Yes, Embalse de El Burguillo offers family-friendly options, particularly for hiking. There are easily accessible paths suitable for all fitness levels. A dedicated guide for these routes is Family-friendly hikes around Embalse de El Burguillo.
The main natural feature is the Embalse de El Burguillo reservoir itself, the oldest and largest in Ávila province, formed by the Alberche River. The area is also characterized by mountainous terrain at the foot of the Sierra de Gredos, with pine forests, holm oak groves, and the Valle de Iruelas Natural Reserve.
Yes, Embalse de El Burguillo provides mountain biking trails, including more challenging routes. The diverse terrain with forests and mountain pastures is suitable for off-road cycling. Information on these routes can be found in the guide MTB Trails around Embalse de El Burguillo.
Komoot offers several guides for Embalse de El Burguillo, covering various sports. These include Road Cycling Routes, Hiking, MTB Trails, and Gravel Biking, among others.
Embalse de El Burguillo is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 5,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.63 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
Yes, Embalse de El Burguillo features easy hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. These paths allow for enjoyable walks through the region's natural beauty. A specific guide for these routes is Easy hikes around Embalse de El Burguillo.
Yes, the region offers options for traffic-free bike rides, particularly for touring cyclists. These routes provide a serene experience through the natural landscapes. The guide Traffic-free bike rides around Embalse de El Burguillo provides more details.
Information about Embalse de El Burguillo is typically provided through the tourism channels of the Province of Ávila. The Tourist Information Office of Ávila can be contacted at +34 920 350 000 (extension 370) or +34 920 211 387. Their official tourism website is avilaturismo.com.

