Canales Reservoir – Canales Reservoir loop from Palacio Deportes

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Canales Reservoir – Canales Reservoir loop from Palacio Deportes

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Canales Reservoir – Canales Reservoir loop from Palacio Deportes

02:06

40.1km

720m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.08 km

Genil River

Highlight • River

The Genil River naturalizes the center of Granada and gives it a more landscaped feel. It is also a natural corridor to enter or leave the city along its charming banks.

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2.90 km

Andalucía Road (East Granada)

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a bit bussier road to Panis.. but still fine

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13.5 km

Canales Reservoir

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Between the ascent of Pinos Genil and Guejar Sierra, an intermediate point is the Canales dam and the town of Canales, a good place for trout fishing and to take beautiful photos.

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14.5 km

Canales Reservoir

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A scenic climb with mostly good asphalt. This route is also ideal for climbing the Pico del Veleta, where there's very little traffic.

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19.5 km

A pretty town located between the Aguas Blancas stream and the Genil river, which enjoys both its proximity to the magnificent landscapes of the Sierra Nevada Natural Park, and its proximity to the city of the Alhambra.

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24.6 km

Sierra Nevada above the village and reservoir of Canales.

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Steadily cranking up the mountain road, the switchbacks at Canales offer sweeping views to the north. Being the tallest in the Iberian Peninsula, the mountain often creates its own weather. …

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