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Cabezo de la Plata and El Garruchal Passes — Circular from Murcia

Cabezo de la Plata and El Garruchal Passes — Circular from Murcia

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4.9

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335

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Cabezo de la Plata and El Garruchal Passes — Circular from Murcia

02:09

44.0km

560m

Road cycling

The Puerto Cabezo de la Plata and Puerto del Garruchal route plunges you into the heart of Murcia's cycling scene, offering a road cycling experience that combines physical challenge with the beauty of an arid, mountainous landscape. Along its 44.0 kilometers, with 559 meters of elevation gain, you'll encounter demanding…

Last updated: July 14, 2026

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8.84 km

Cabezo de la Plata North Ascent

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The north face of Cabezo de la Plata is a climb of about 9 kilometers with an average gradient of 3.2%. This average is deceptive, as the first half is …

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35.7 km

Garruchal Pass

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A beautiful descent along a well-maintained road between the Sierra de Columbares and the Sierra de los Villares. A real pleasure for road cycling enthusiasts who venture to ride near the Murcian capital.

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39.6 km

Puerto del Garruchal Road

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The road to the Garruchal pass is very busy with cyclists, especially on weekends. This mountain road crosses the sierra connecting Murcia and the coast, leaving us with beautiful panoramic views.

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44.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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34.0 km

3.65 km

3.31 km

3.05 km

Surfaces

37.9 km

6.10 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 16 July

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