Santa Cruz de Mudela – Viso del Marqués loop from Santa Cruz de Mudela

Santa Cruz de Mudela – Viso del Marqués loop from Santa Cruz de Mudela

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Santa Cruz de Mudela – Viso del Marqués loop from Santa Cruz de Mudela

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43.0km

190m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.86 km

Santa Cruz de Mudela Historic Center

Highlight • Historical Site

In the heart of the Sierra Morena region we find the very ancient municipality of Santa Cruz de Mudela, born from the medieval repopulations carried out by King Alfonso VIII after his victory against the Almohads in Las Navas de Tolosa. 76 km from its capital, it proudly shows its most beautiful buildings to locals and strangers, among which the church of the Assumption, the palace-house of Carlos Ortega and the hermitage of the Virtues, among others, stand out.

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2.41 km

Santa Cruz de Mudela

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20.6 km

Viso del Marqués

Highlight • Settlement

What to see in Viso del Marqués
Palace of the Marquis of Santa Cruz
Built between 1564 and 1588 in the Italianate Renaissance style.
It houses the Álvaro de Bazán General Archive of the Navy, a peculiar example given its location so far from the sea.
The interior is decorated with Mannerist frescoes covering approximately 8,000 m² depicting mythological scenes.
A National Monument since 1931.
Parish Church of Our Lady of the Assumption

Late Gothic style with Renaissance touches.
Interesting fact: its central nave is off-center because it was built on top of a previous church.
Other points of interest

Mudela Palace, Hermitage of San Andrés, Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows.
Museum of Natural Sciences and the Naval Museum within the palace.
Plaza del Pradillo, historic center with a fountain and sculptures.

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21.1 km

Viso del Marqués

Highlight • Settlement

Viso del Marqués is a Spanish municipality and town in the province of Ciudad Real, in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha. The municipal area, which extends across the northern foothills of Sierra Morena.
This picturesque place is located at the confluence of four important roads that have historically linked La Mancha with Andalusia. Furthermore, its strategic location made it a prelude to Despeñaperros, the main communication route between both regions.

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21.1 km

San Bernardo Convent

Highlight • Religious Site

In addition to the Palace of the Marqués de Santa Cruz, which is a Renaissance jewel built between 1564 and 1586 by the Spanish sailor Álvaro de Bazán, Viso del Marqués is home to other places of interest:

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption: This Gothic-Renaissance style church has a central nave offset from the presbytery, built on the remains of a previous church. On its walls, you will find the curious “Lagarto del Viso”, a stuffed crocodile brought from the Nile by the Marquis during one of his expeditions.

Plaza del Pradillo: The center of the town is surrounded by the Marqués Palace, the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and the Tower of the old convent.

AVAN Natural Sciences Museum: An interesting place to explore nature and biodiversity.

Hermitage of San Andrés and forest park of the Valle de los Perales: A natural environment where you can enjoy the beauty of the Sierra de Viso del Marqués

Viso del Marqués is a destination full of history and charm! 🏰🌿

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43.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.0 km

3.27 km

738 m

Surfaces

36.5 km