Cerro del Sol Summit – Sundial of Llano de la Perdiz loop from Vegas del Genil

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Spain

Andalusia

Granada

Comarca de la Vega de Granada

Vegas Del Genil

Cerro del Sol Summit – Sundial of Llano de la Perdiz loop from Vegas del Genil

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Cerro del Sol Summit – Sundial of Llano de la Perdiz loop from Vegas del Genil

03:50

49.9km

710m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 11.9 km for 15 m

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14.6 km

View of the Alhambra, the gardens, and Granada

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It is located at an altitude of 1013 meters, so the temperature here is cooler than in the city, a good reason to go up for a summer Sunday. This …

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14.7 km

View of the Alhambra from the Silla del Moro

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Balcony with spectacular views of the city of Granada and the mountains. A beautiful panorama that allows us to enjoy the contrasts between the city and nature, with the Alhambra in the foreground.

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15.7 km

Pozos Altos y Alberca Rota

Archaeological Site

16.4 km

View of Sacromonte and Granada

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Impressive views of the old town of Granada with the mountains in the background.

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19.5 km

Cerro del Sol Summit

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The top of Cerro del Sol, located at an altitude of 1,010 meters, gives us beautiful views of the Sierra Nevada.

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27.8 km

Rainwater cistern (Aljibe de la Lluvia)

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It's always comforting to get up here by bike, but if it's first thing in the morning or at sunset, much better!

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28.8 km

Sundial of Llano de la Perdiz

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In the Dehesa del Generalife Peri-urban Park there is a large sundial that indicates the most significant sites in the area.

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32.0 km

Jesús del Valle Estate

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Jesús del Valle was built by the Jesuits and is already mentioned in Henríquez de Jorquera's Anales de Granada (around 1645) as a company farm. In a demarcation of farms …

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37.2 km

View of the Alhambra from El Sacromonte

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The Granada neighborhood of El Sacromonte enjoys spectacular views of the Alhambra complex. Especially at this point, the street opens to reveal the Nasrid palace and the surrounding trees. This viewpoint is ideal for capturing a snapshot.

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