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Alar del Rey loop from Herrera de Pisuerga

Alar del Rey loop from Herrera de Pisuerga

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Alar del Rey loop from Herrera de Pisuerga

01:08

28.3km

130m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Start point

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9.89 km

Alar del Rey

Highlight • Settlement

Alar del Rey is a small town in size. However, it is the starting point of the Canal de Castilla, one of the most interesting hydraulic engineering works on the peninsula.
It has a train station that makes it a perfect starting point for great adventures.

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Dock and Locks of the Canal de Castilla in Alar del Rey

Highlight • Monument

The power of water, the small town of Alar del Rey is literally surrounded by water. The beginning of the Canal de Castilla, an industrial attempt to boost trade by taking advantage of the power of the river during the 18th century. Today, it is a cultural and sports center with the canal a site of cultural importance.

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Canal de Castilla in Alar del Rey

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The Canal de Castilla in Alar del Rey is an impressive testimony of 18th century hydraulic engineering, where its locks and aqueducts cross the town.

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10.9 km

Source of the Canal de Castilla

Highlight • Monument

At this place the Canal de Castilla begins its journey - a masterpiece of Spanish hydraulic engineering from the 18th / 19th century. The canal is 207 km long. Here we can see the commemorative monolith for the 200 years of the North Branch of the canal, installed in 1991.

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Herrera de Pisuerga Historical Landmarks

Highlight • Historical Site

A small town intrinsically connected to the Pisuerga river. The town of Herrera de Pisuerga is located in the Boedo-Ojeda region. It has been a local trade center since Roman times.

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Plaza Mayor of Herrera de Pisuerga

Highlight • Settlement

Herrera de Pisuerga is a city with an outstanding history. From the Roman settlement of Pisoraca to the Visigothic occupation, its past is present in the necropolis and the archaeological remains. In the Middle Ages, it became a walled town with gates and a parish church dedicated to Santa Ana. The old town has a Plaza Mayor with arcades and emblazoned buildings.

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28.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

8.98 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

710 m

103 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (830 m)

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Thursday 16 July

31°C

12°C

20 %

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Alar del Rey loop from Herrera de Pisuerga

Alar del Rey

Dock and Locks of the Canal de Castilla in Alar del Rey

Canal de Castilla in Alar del Rey

Source of the Canal de Castilla

Herrera de Pisuerga Historical Landmarks

Plaza Mayor of Herrera de Pisuerga

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