Alto de Peña Alta (1078 m) – Statue of El Cid in Mecerreyes loop from Espinosa de Cervera

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Alto de Peña Alta (1078 m) – Statue of El Cid in Mecerreyes loop from Espinosa de Cervera

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Alto de Peña Alta (1078 m) – Statue of El Cid in Mecerreyes loop from Espinosa de Cervera

04:52

72.7km

1,030m

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 2, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 28.5 km for 69 m

Deliveries only

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.49 km

Viewpoint over the Yecla Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

The La Yecla gorge is a deep and narrow gorge excavated in the limestone banks so characteristic of the relief of the Peñas de Cervera, enabled to make a route …

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10.8 km

Monasterio de Santo Domingo de Silos

Highlight • Religious Site

The Monasterio de Santo Domingo de Silos is considered to be one of the most culturally and historically significant monasteries in Spain. If you are lucky, during a visit to …

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10.9 km

Sculptural Heads at Monasterio de Santo Domingo de Silos

Highlight • Monument

Far beyond religious theories, the monks' convent welcomes both parishioners and adventurers in the hostel located across the street, under the scallop.

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20.9 km

Alto de Peña Alta (1078 m)

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The height of Peña Alta is located inside the Sabinares de Arlanza - La Yecla natural park. From its 1070 meters above sea level, you can see the bluish peaks …

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28.7 km

Casa de Doña Sancha

Highlight • Historical Site

Casa de Doña Sancha, wife of Fernán González, dating from the 15th century, is an example of the town's traditional architecture, with its adobe façade and classic wooden framework.

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34.7 km

Statue of El Cid in Mecerreyes

Highlight • Monument

Impressive statue of El Cid erected in 2008 and founded by the residents of Mecerreyes, it reaches 7m in height if we count the extension of the spear.

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35.4 km

Mecerreyes

Highlight • Settlement

The origin of Mecerreyes, is in all probability, etymologically Arabic origin (maza rais) which means meadow or field. Its inhabitants are known as guiletos, a name that comes from guilla (harvest).

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41.8 km

Río Arlanza

Lake

65.4 km

A small town next to the Sabinares del Arlanza Natural Area. It is worth seeing its church of San Sebastián Mártir from the 13th century, the hermitage of Carmen, an old laundry room and the fountain in the Plaza Mayor.

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72.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.3 km

3.80 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

Surfaces