Cerro del Sol Summit – View of Sacromonte and Granada loop from Cenes de la Vega

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Comarca de la Vega de Granada

Pinos Genil

Cerro del Sol Summit – View of Sacromonte and Granada loop from Cenes de la Vega

Hard

4.5

(13)

332

riders

Cerro del Sol Summit – View of Sacromonte and Granada loop from Cenes de la Vega

02:19

31.9km

490m

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: October 8, 2026

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Parque Periurbano Dehesa del Generalife

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.28 km

About the Genil

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The Genil River flows through Granada to an important, very fertile plain where many different crops are produced.
On its way it passes Pinos Genil and divides the city into …

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4.22 km

Crossing over the Río Genil, or pedestrian bridge

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Here you have a choice, maybe depending on the season and the water level. Here you can get over the Rio Genil.

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14.0 km

Cerro del Sol Summit

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The top of Cerro del Sol, located at an altitude of 1,010 meters, gives us beautiful views of the Sierra Nevada.

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16.4 km

Viewpoint

17.0 km

View of Sacromonte and Granada

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Impressive views of the old town of Granada with the mountains in the background.

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18.5 km

View of the Alhambra from the Silla del Moro

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Balcony with spectacular views of the city of Granada and the mountains. A beautiful panorama that allows us to enjoy the contrasts between the city and nature, with the Alhambra in the foreground.

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18.6 km

View of the Alhambra, the gardens, and Granada

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It is located at an altitude of 1013 meters, so the temperature here is cooler than in the city, a good reason to go up for a summer Sunday. This …

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24.4 km

Roman Bridge

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The Puente Romano in Granada, also known as the Puente del Genil, is a historic bridge in the city of Granada, Spain. Although its name suggests that it is a …

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31.2 km

Genil Riverbank (Granada)

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The Ribera del río Genil in Granada is a beautiful place for walking and relaxation. The route runs along the banks of the river Genil, from the Puente Verde in …

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31.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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