Cerro del Sol Summit – Path along the Genil River loop from Vegas del Genil

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Cerro del Sol Summit – Path along the Genil River loop from Vegas del Genil

Hard

3.0

(2)

riders

Cerro del Sol Summit – Path along the Genil River loop from Vegas del Genil

02:38

36.9km

460m

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 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 13.0 km for 329 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.86 km

Cycling Tunnel Under Río Genil (Granada–Purchil)

Highlight • Cycleway

There are several points here: a water crossing point, a new bicycle bridge and a bicycle tunnel under the Rio Genil.

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4.40 km

Genil River near Purchil

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The Río Genil is an important river in Andalusia. It is the main tributary of the Guadalquivir and flows through the provinces of Granada, Córdoba, Málaga and Seville. The river …

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14.9 km

Pozos Altos y Alberca Rota

Archaeological Site

18.6 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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20.6 km

Parque Periurbano Dehesa del Generalife

Nature Reserve

26.7 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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29.6 km

Path along the Genil River

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The cycle path is a green way to approach Granada. But it is not that special. Rather a missed opportunity to make something beautiful of it.

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30.1 km

Genil River

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The route offers beautiful views of the Vega de Granada, the fertile river valley of the Río Genil, with many orchards and fields. The Río Genil cycle path is a …

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33.2 km

French Bridge

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Although catalogued within the heritage of Granada, it is an attraction for the future enjoyment of neighbors and curious people, since it is located right on the border of our …

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36.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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