Arlanzón Reservoir – Pineda de la Sierra loop from Belorado

Arlanzón Reservoir – Pineda de la Sierra loop from Belorado

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Arlanzón Reservoir – Pineda de la Sierra loop from Belorado

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99.4km

1,240m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Espacio Natural de la Sierra de la Demanda

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143 m

Main Square of Belorado and Bridge over the Tirón River

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Considered the gateway to Burgos, the town of Belorado is located next to the Tirón River and with the passage of the Jacobean route and the crossing of EuroVelo 1 and 3 it is a very important link.

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14.0 km

Collado de San Pedro

Mountain Pass

23.4 km

Alarcia

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Alarcia is a town located in the province of Burgos. It forms part of the Montes de Oca region and is located between the Úzquiza reservoir, to the west, and …

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33.0 km

The road that borders the Arlanzón reservoir has an incredible perspective of the mountains as a backdrop. The clouds are reflected in the water and the views in general give meaning to cycling in these remote places.

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40.5 km

Pineda de la Sierra

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Small mountain village. Picturesque. There is a nice café here for a break. There aren't really many cafes here. So you should stop by.

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49.1 km

Puerto del Manquillo

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The Burgos slope from Barbadillo del Pez is an 11-kilometre climb with gradients of up to 11%. The narrow, undivided road runs through the mainly pine forest mass. It is …

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71.6 km

Úzquiza Reservoir

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The Úzquiza dam, like the Arlanzón dam located less than 10 kilometers upstream, serves to regulate the Arlanzón river, and since both reservoirs form a functional unit between them, they …

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76.2 km

Alto de Valmala

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It is a 4km climb on the BU-813 with an average gradient of 5.1%. As can be seen, the slope ranges between 4 and 6% without hard ramps (only one …

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90.2 km

Church of the Assumption of Our Lady

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The Church of the Assumption of Our Lady in Villagalijo is a Gothic church located south of the town center, in the heart of the Sierra de la Demanda. The …

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