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Atalaya Castle – Cave House Ruins of Villena loop from Villena
03:31
37.7km
640m
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: July 10, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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36.4 km
Atalaya Castle
Highlight • Castle
No information is known about the original Muslim castle. The castle was first mentioned in 1240 when it was captured during the conquest of the region around Valencia by Jaime I of Aragon.
In the 1970s, the castle's tourist value was recognized and extensive renovation work began. In 1976, Atalaya was declared a monument of national importance. What a good idea! The castle is breathtakingly beautiful and worth a detour!
As a sign of his power, the royal favorite of Juan II, namely Juan Pacheco, had Atalaya Castle expanded into a representative fortification, which essentially corresponds to the castle's current state. In 1480, Isabella and Ferdinand, the Catholic Monarchs, took over the castle. They enfeoffed the Count of Ságasto with the rule. The castle subsequently began to decay.
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36.4 km
Cave House Ruins of Villena
Highlight • Cave
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36.9 km
Villena
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37.7 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
26.8 km
7.88 km
1.32 km
1.27 km
474 m
Surfaces
26.8 km
7.75 km
2.04 km
1.15 km
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Elevation
Highest point (840 m)
Lowest point (500 m)
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