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View of Requesens Castle – Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986) loop from Cantallops

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View of Requesens Castle – Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986) loop from Cantallops

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View of Requesens Castle – Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986) loop from Cantallops

02:10

20.4km

680m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Espai d'Interès Natural del Massís de l'Albera

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3.27 km

Natural Area of National Interest of the Albera Massif

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The Natural Site of National Interest of La Albera, located in the easternmost sector of the Pyrenees, is an area of great natural and cultural value. It stands out for its abundance of megalithic monuments and Romanesque art.

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6.88 km

View of Requesens Castle

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The Castell de Requesens is a remote but beautiful semi-preserved castle, situated in the hills of the Albera Mountains that separate Spain from France, just east of La Jonquera 6 km from Cantalops.

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9.02 km

Old border tower

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This old border tower is located right next to the river.

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9.41 km

La Cantina

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great supplies, accommodation possible

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13.1 km

Memorial slab for the four victims of the plane crash

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Beautiful memory of a sad story. Hopefully history will not repeat itself here.

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13.1 km

Memorial to the Four Victims of the Plane Crash

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The plane lies on a steep slope near the mountain top. On the road is a sign describing the unfortunate moment.

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13.2 km

Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986)

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If you want to see it you have to pay close attention to where it is, unfortunately I cycled past it by accident.

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13.6 km

Old Requesens Path

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The views of the Spanish countryside are really beautiful, this is also a nice break spot.

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20.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

1.78 km

1.35 km

Surfaces

10.8 km

5.55 km

2.28 km

1.78 km

Elevation

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Wednesday 26 August

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View of Requesens Castle – Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986) loop from Cantallops

Natural Area of National Interest of the Albera Massif

View of Requesens Castle

Old border tower

La Cantina

Memorial slab for the four victims of the plane crash

Memorial to the Four Victims of the Plane Crash

Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986)

Old Requesens Path

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