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Comarca de la Vega de Granada

Canales Reservoir – Maitena Road Tunnel loop from Cerro de las Grajas

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Comarca de la Vega de Granada

Canales Reservoir – Maitena Road Tunnel loop from Cerro de las Grajas

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Canales Reservoir – Maitena Road Tunnel loop from Cerro de las Grajas

02:52

39.4km

1,250m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

6.33 km

Stone Water Fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

Mega source, very tasty water!

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2

9.42 km

El Charcón Valley and Tunnels

Highlight • Gorge

An alternative road that avoids the Alto de Hazallanas, per la estreta vall de El Charcón. La carretera surt de la població de Güejar Sierra, passant per Maitena i que …

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11.6 km

Mirador del Castañar

Viewpoint

4

12.1 km

View of reservoir of Canales and Güéjar Sierra

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Duke's path you can enjoy these incredible panoramic views of the entire Güéjar Sierra area.

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5

13.2 km

Güéjar Sierra

Highlight • Settlement

Güéjar Sierra is a picturesque Granada town at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, which preserves the charm of its narrow streets and whitewashed houses. Surrounded by mountains, viewpoints, and trails.

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6

16.7 km

Canales Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A scenic climb with mostly good asphalt. This route is also ideal for climbing the Pico del Veleta, where there's very little traffic.

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7

19.7 km

Scenic road from Pinos Genil to Güéjar Sierra

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Decent asphalt (2023), very nice views and very little traffic (except on weekends). For me the most beautiful and least traffic approach to the Pico del Veleta.
To do this, …

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8

29.5 km

Maitena Road Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Interesting route with a succession of narrow gorge and tunnels

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9

30.1 km

Puerto del Duque (El Charcón)

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

First tornantes of Puerto del Duque in the Charcon area

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B

39.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.7 km

791 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

15.7 km

306 m

303 m

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Lowest point (810 m)

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