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Castile-La Mancha

Alcaraz — Circular from Riópar Viejo

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Castile-La Mancha

Alcaraz — Circular from Riópar Viejo

Hard

65

riders

Alcaraz — Circular from Riópar Viejo

04:34

87.5km

1,610m

Road cycling

The circular route "Alcaraz — circular from Riópar Viejo" invites you to a deep immersion in the Sierra de Alcaraz, offering an 87.5-kilometer journey that winds through agricultural plains and the imposing mountains of the Cordillera Prebética. Along the way, you'll discover varied landscapes, from dense holm oak and pine…

Last updated: July 14, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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14 m

Riópar Viejo

Highlight • Settlement

Riópar Viejo is a small town in the heart of the natural park of Calares del Mundo and Sima. It was abandoned at the beginning of the 20th century due …

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8.76 km

Puerto de Las Crucetas

Highlight • Mountain Pass

It is a rather tough mountain pass, with ramps between 7 and 10%. In total, it is more than six kilometers. There is hardly any traffic during weekdays, but on weekends tourists usually travel there.

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22.6 km

Estrecho del Hocino

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The Hocino gorge is a gorge formed by the Salobre River in the Sierra de Alcaraz. The area is protected as a micro-reserve due to its geological uniqueness and the presence of flora and fauna species of special interest.

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78.9 km

Puerto de las Crucetillas

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Port near the town of Riópar. The climb from there is harder than the one from Batán del Puerto.

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87.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.7 km

30.5 km

1.45 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

87.6 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,470 m)

Lowest point (810 m)

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