Parque Periurbano Dehesa Del Generalife is a protected natural space adjacent to Granada, Spain, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. The park spans 458 hectares, characterized by Mediterranean flora, including holm oaks, olive groves, and pine forests, alongside gentle mountains of red earth and river valleys like the Darro. Its unique position provides views of Granada, the Alhambra, and the Sierra Nevada mountains, making it suitable for several sports like road cycling, hiking, jogging, touring cycling, and more.
158
Routes
4.4
(790)
Average rating
11820
People visited

5.0
(30)
1,832
riders
88.6km
05:49
2,700m
2,700m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.4
(18)
374
riders
49.9km
02:44
950m
1,090m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.6
(8)
400
riders
92.0km
04:44
1,650m
1,650m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
(2)
387
riders
120km
06:00
1,940m
1,940m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.6
(117)
363
hikers
10.4km
02:55
220m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(61)
156
hikers
7.57km
02:19
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
7
hikers
9.24km
02:41
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(42)
536
hikers
9.14km
02:34
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(15)
238
riders
21.8km
01:49
550m
550m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(8)
123
riders
37.4km
03:34
980m
980m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(9)
39
riders
48.3km
03:12
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(8)
349
riders
38.9km
03:15
700m
700m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(23)
131
riders
19.9km
01:57
560m
560m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

158
riders
27.1km
02:47
660m
660m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.3
(4)
147
riders
58.1km
04:57
1,680m
1,680m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(5)
63
riders
49.0km
04:13
950m
950m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(2)
122
runners
13.7km
01:26
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
102
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(10)
262
runners
5.97km
00:37
50m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
50
runners
21.5km
03:08
1,070m
1,070m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(2)
73
riders
27.7km
02:07
540m
540m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
81.1km
05:42
690m
690m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

43
riders
56.2km
03:50
470m
470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(10)
41
riders
19.8km
01:23
140m
140m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(1)
6
hikers
12.2km
05:07
790m
780m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

2.0
(1)
1
hikers
7.80km
02:20
240m
240m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Parque Periurbano Dehesa Del Generalife offers a variety of outdoor activities including road cycling, hiking, jogging, touring cycling, mountain biking, gravel biking, and mountaineering. The park features 12 routes with an average rating of 4.53 stars from more than 222,000 visitors.
The park offers 10 hiking routes, including options like the 6.5-mile (10.4 km) circular route from Granada and trails through historic areas with ancient acequias. Visitors can find more details in the Hiking in Parque Periurbano Dehesa Del Generalife guide.
Yes, the park is suitable for road cycling, with routes traversing Mediterranean vegetation, olive groves, and pine forests. These routes provide views of Granada and the surrounding mountains. Specific routes are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes in Parque Periurbano Dehesa Del Generalife guide.
The park offers routes suitable for families, with varying lengths and difficulty levels. These trails allow for exploration of the park's natural and historical features. Information on suitable options can be found in the Family-friendly hikes in Parque Periurbano Dehesa Del Generalife guide.
Key viewpoints in the park include the Mirador de la Silla del Moro and Cerro del Sol (Monte de la Novia). These locations offer panoramic vistas of Granada, the Alhambra, and the Sierra Nevada mountains. The park's terrain provides numerous opportunities for scenic overlooks.
The park is rich in historical elements, including ancient acequias (water channels), Moorish ruins, palace remains, and wells. The "Acequia del Real" cycle-touring track and the "Acequia Real de la Alhambra" are examples of this historical integration. These features reflect the area's significant Arab past.
The park's landscape features gentle slopes, making it accessible for various cycling abilities. Routes for touring cyclists traverse diverse vegetation. Electric bike tours are also available for easier exploration of mountain tops.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for cycling in the park. These include Road Cycling Routes in Parque Periurbano Dehesa Del Generalife, Traffic-free bike rides in Parque Periurbano Dehesa Del Generalife, and Cycling in Parque Periurbano Dehesa Del Generalife.
Routes in Parque Periurbano Dehesa Del Generalife have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on feedback from more than 222,000 visitors who have explored the park's 12 routes.
Information regarding running trails in Parque Periurbano Dehesa Del Generalife can be found in the Running Trails in Parque Periurbano Dehesa Del Generalife guide. This resource details various options for joggers and runners.
The official website for information related to the park, particularly concerning the monumental complex and adjacent areas, is alhambra-patronato.es. The park is managed by the Junta de Andalucía and the Patronato de la Alhambra y Generalife.
The park features diverse Mediterranean flora, including traditional dehesa (wooded pastures), olive groves, and pine forests. Areas with holm oaks and aromatic scrub are also present. This varied vegetation contributes to the park's ecosystems.

