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Gorafe Desert – Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint loop from Antigua Estación de tren de Gorafe

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Spain
Andalusia
Granada
Comarca de Guadix
Gor

Gorafe Desert – Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint loop from Antigua Estación de tren de Gorafe

Hard

5.0

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6

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Gorafe Desert – Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint loop from Antigua Estación de tren de Gorafe

11:22

127km

2,450m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural de la Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas

Geoparque de Granada

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11.6 km

Gorafe Desert

Highlight • Natural

The Gorafe Desert is located in La Hoya de Guadix, a natural plain plenty of gullies and badlands in the northern part of the province of Granada.

La Hoya de …

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13.0 km

Puntal de Don Diego Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here the Desierto Gorafe lies at your feet. Great panoramas at any time of the day or year. Absolute must on gravel and mountain bike tours.

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13.0 km

Gorafe Desert - Gravel Paradise 🏜️

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

The Gorafe desert is a particularly beautiful place that - very different from the Sahara, for example - does not consist of loose sand, but a high stone plain that …

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20.2 km

Beautiful views and a nice climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gravel as it couldn't be more beautiful. Take your time and enjoy this unique landscape

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22.2 km

Gorafe Desert

Highlight • Canyon

The large gullies and colourful sandstone formations make the Gorafe Desert one of the most amazing landscapes in Europe.

Los Coloraos is one of its most popular areas, owing its …

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22.2 km

Los Coloraos Cliffs

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Impressive semi-desert area formed by water erosion, which has created a landscape of boulevards, canyons and gullies. The reddish tones that give it its name are mixed with whitish and …

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106 km

Impressive gravel path in the canyon

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Wow, what an awesome gravel road in the middle of the canyon. If you didn't know better, you might think you're on the Colorado River in the USA. 🏜️

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113 km

Badlands of Gorafe

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The Gorafe Badlands are a unique landscape due to their characteristic reddish and ocher geological formations. It is an ideal place for cycling and discovering the geological and archaeological wealth …

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127 km

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103 km

21.8 km

1.71 km

669 m

434 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

68.4 km

30.7 km

25.0 km

3.12 km

138 m

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