Calar Alto — circular desde Gérgal
Calar Alto — circular desde Gérgal
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Calar Alto — circular desde Gérgal
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58.2km
1,510m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: August 13, 2024
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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199 m
Gérgal Village, Church and Castle
Highlight • Settlement
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La Merendera Recreation Area
Highlight • Rest Area
Officially, there is a sign warning that it is not drinkable, but that does not stop locals and many passers-by from queuing with jugs, attracted by its water. Although, it is a good idea to filter the water before drinking it.
If you need a long break, just across the road you will find a recreational area complete with tables, barbecues, and a viewpoint with spectacular views.
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Calar Alto Observatory
Highlight • Monument
Founded in 1973 after an agreement between the German and Spanish governments, it is the largest astronomical observatory in Europe. It has five telescopes, including the largest in continental Europe, with an aperture of 3.5 m.
Operated jointly by the Government of Andalusia and the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia - CSIC, it focuses its research on the search for exoplanets, star formation and galactic structures.
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Sierras de Baza and Los Filabres
Highlight • Mountain Pass
This mountain range was a historic crossroads of cultures, and its legacy includes remains of Roman aqueducts or Arab castles.
At the highest point of the range lies the iconic Calar Alto Observatory (2.168m), easy recognizable from far away.
The range also includes one of the most iconic and spectacular mountain pass in the Iberian Peninsula, el Puerto de Velefique (1.820m), popular by the high number of hairpin in the South side.
The South limit of Sierra de los Filabres reaches the village of Gérgal, considered the North gate of the Tabernas Desert.
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58.2 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
56.8 km
1.39 km
Surfaces
53.0 km
5.21 km
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Elevation
Highest point (2,150 m)
Lowest point (730 m)
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Friday 10 July
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