View of the Costa Tropical – Zacatín Beach loop from El Romeral

Mountain biking trails

Spain

Andalusia

Granada

Comarca de la Costa Granadina

Gualchos

View of the Costa Tropical – Zacatín Beach loop from El Romeral

Hard

5.0

(8)

riders

View of the Costa Tropical – Zacatín Beach loop from El Romeral

03:11

39.0km

960m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 34.2 km for 872 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

6.67 km

The Gualchos Spring (Washhouses and Water Mine)

Highlight • Structure

11.9 km

Ruins of the Cortijo de la Fuente del Moral

Highlight • Historical Site

This is the old large farmhouse of Fuente del Moral almost destroyed by the passage of time.

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13.3 km

Fuente del Moral Forest Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Fuente del Moral Forest Shed but it is already in disuse

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17.6 km

View of the Costa Tropical

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Costa Tropical can already be seen from here.

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30.2 km

Calahonda Beach and Órgiva Waterfalls

Highlight • Beach

Calahonda Beach (Motril, Costa Tropical) stands out for its natural beauty and tranquility.

Clean, crystal-clear waters: ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
Peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere: perfect for relaxing, away from mass …

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33.0 km

Zacatín Beach

Highlight • Beach

This beach called Zacatin is in the town of Calahonda. Once we leave Calahonda on the N-340 towards Almería, 2km from the town we find several coves with difficult access. …

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37.5 km

View of Faro de Castell de Ferro

Highlight • Viewpoint

Interesting routes and spectacular views. Unfortunately, the lighthouse cannot be reached from any side.

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39.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.2 km

7.00 km

4.99 km

3.01 km

1.85 km

Surfaces

27.7 km

4.04 km

3.96 km

3.03 km

348 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

24°C

16°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

February 14, 2025,Mountainbike-Tour nach Lavaderos de Gualchos. Die Wassermine

A great tour. For once, no locked gates. Most of it was tarmac, but that didn't detract from the tour.
Great view. I drove into the military restricted area and circled the facility.
Shortly after that, there was a stretch that really took everything out of me. Lots of loose stones, rubble, high steps... I got off every now and …

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