Alcoleja, a region in the heart of the Sierra de Aitana in Alicante, Spain, offers a setting for outdoor activities. Its landscape combines rugged terrain, pine forests, and scrubland with cultivated olive and almond groves. Situated at 740 meters above sea level, Alcoleja is characterized by significant mountain passes and diverse ecosystems, making it suitable for several sports like touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, jogging, and gravel biking.
Alcoleja provides a selection of…
67
Routes
4.6
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Average rating
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5.0
(1)
41
riders
43.5km
04:56
1,480m
1,480m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4
riders
30.7km
03:06
820m
820m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
15
riders
32.9km
02:51
880m
880m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(2)
18
riders
48.3km
03:17
770m
770m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(2)
21
hikers
17.3km
05:31
600m
600m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.6
(5)
20
hikers
11.5km
04:19
640m
640m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.0
(2)
19
hikers
5.41km
01:54
260m
260m
Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(5)
15
hikers
17.3km
05:32
700m
700m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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18
riders
22.0km
01:43
510m
510m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

36.3km
03:54
1,160m
1,160m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

231
riders
21.6km
01:34
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
58
riders
61.0km
04:33
1,480m
1,480m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(2)
98
riders
53.0km
03:00
900m
900m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

88
riders
54.3km
03:04
1,240m
1,240m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

48
riders
36.0km
02:03
830m
830m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
26
riders
52.1km
02:54
880m
880m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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85
runners
41.2km
07:12
2,330m
2,330m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

34
runners
14.8km
02:05
660m
660m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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(1)
14
runners
23.8km
04:15
1,400m
1,400m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

11
runners
15.7km
01:50
520m
520m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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3.0
(1)
13
riders
73.9km
06:10
2,240m
2,240m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
31.3km
02:25
710m
710m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
100km
07:51
2,770m
2,770m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
41.7km
03:38
1,270m
1,270m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Alcoleja provides opportunities for Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region's landscape includes rugged terrain, pine forests, and cultivated groves. Over 7,000 visitors have contributed to an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars for its routes.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Alcoleja. These include Cycling around Alcoleja, MTB Trails around Alcoleja, and Hiking around Alcoleja. Guides for Road Cycling, Running Trails, and Gravel Biking are also available.
Alcoleja features cycling routes with difficulty levels ranging from minimum to medium. Electric bike rentals are available, allowing for mountain rides with assisted pedaling. The broader El Comtat region, where Alcoleja is located, is a training ground for professional cycling teams.
Specific cycling routes include Alcoleja-Jardín de Santos Penáguila, which is approximately 1.9 miles (3 km) with minimum difficulty. Another route is Alcoleja-Moli del SALT, Benilloba, spanning about 6.2 miles (10 km) with medium difficulty. More options can be found in the Cycling around Alcoleja guide.
Alcoleja is situated in the Sierra de Aitana, the highest mountain range in the province. Notable features include the Port de Tudons mountain pass, exceeding 3,280 feet (1,000 meters) in elevation. Other summits like Els Plans Summit (4,347 feet / 1,325 meters) and Pla de la Casa Summit (4,524 feet / 1,379 meters) offer panoramic vistas.
Alcoleja offers diverse hiking trails suitable for various skill levels. Popular trails include the PR-CV-20, PR-CV-21, and PR-CV-22. These routes allow exploration of local landscapes and historical sites like the Pou de Neu, an old ice house. Further details are available in the Hiking around Alcoleja guide.
The highest point in the Alcoleja region is Pla de la Casa Summit, located in the La Serrella mountain range. It reaches an elevation of 4,524 feet (1,379 meters). This summit provides extensive panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Routes in Alcoleja have an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on contributions from more than 7,000 visitors who have shared their experiences in the region. There are 9 total routes listed.
Beyond its natural beauty, Alcoleja features a traditional historic center and the hamlet of Beniafé. Visitors can walk through old streets, past traditional houses, and ancient wash houses. The 18th-century Alcoleja Tower, originally a defensive structure, also contributes to the area's character.
The official website for the Ayuntamiento de Alcoleja (Alcoleja Town Hall) is www.alcoleja.es. This website provides information about the municipality and its services.
The Alcoleja Town Hall can be contacted by phone at +34 966 509 101. An email address, secretaria@alcoleja.es, is also available for inquiries. The official website is www.alcoleja.es.
Alcoleja is a prime location for various types of cycling, including touring cycling, mountain biking, and road cycling. The region's diverse terrain and mountain passes cater to different cycling preferences. It is also a popular winter training ground for professional cycling teams.

