Valdecorneja Castle – View of Candelario loop from El Barco de Ávila

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Castile and León

Ávila

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El Barco De Ávila

Valdecorneja Castle – View of Candelario loop from El Barco de Ávila

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Valdecorneja Castle – View of Candelario loop from El Barco de Ávila

07:27

100km

2,300m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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873 m

Valdecorneja Castle

Highlight • Castle

Valdecorneja Castle, located in El Barco de Ávila, is a medieval gem that dominates the Tormes River valley from a strategic, elevated position. It is one of the most emblematic …

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18.8 km

Puerto de La Hoya

Mountain Pass

19.7 km

Puerto de la Hoya

Mountain Pass

29.5 km

La Covatilla

Mountain Pass

46.6 km

Béjar Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

Quiet little place characterized by the Via de la Plata. Took a lunch break here. Good restaurants and places to stay.

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49.5 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Castañar

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Magnificent buildings and beautiful church, in a natural environment, so close to Bejar. To stroll there or take a break before tackling the climb to Peña de la Cruz where Peña Negra

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49.7 km

La Ancianita bullring

Highlight • Historical Site

Opened from 11:00 in the morning, you can enter the arena, very impressive

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52.8 km

Ermita del Humilladero

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This hermitage welcomes the visitor as soon as they enter the Villa de Candalario and is called the hermitage of Santo Cristo del Refugio, on a large esplanade presided over …

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53.4 km

The Streets of Candelario

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In Candelario there is only one way to pedal, uphill or downhill. Make up your mind!

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57.5 km

Espacio Natural de la Sierra de Candelario

Nature Reserve

62.6 km

Mirador de la Sierra

Viewpoint

72.6 km

View of Candelario

Highlight • Viewpoint

99.6 km

Puente Viejo of El Barco de Ávila

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Also known as Puente Viejo, the picturesque Tormes bridge allows us to cross the river of the same name when we ride through the town of El Barco de Ávila. …

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