Scenic Downhill – View of Embalse de Canales loop from Ogíjares

Comarca de la Vega de Granada

Ogíjares

Scenic Downhill – View of Embalse de Canales loop from Ogíjares

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Scenic Downhill – View of Embalse de Canales loop from Ogíjares

05:25

76.9km

1,660m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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 2, 2026

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24.5 km

View of the Canales Reservoir 🏞️ Sierra Nevada

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To the north of the route that gradually climbs towards the mountain shine the reservoir of Channels, located in the foothills of Sierra Nevada, in the Spanish municipality of Güéjar …

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24.7 km

Canales reservoir with views of Sierra Nevada

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Take a look north while steadily working your way up this ascent: Great overlook across the reservoir located high in the mountains above Granada.

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27.8 km

Cerro Esparto

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Singular rocky peak next to the road climbing up to Valeta. Pretty particularly in the morning light, despite being marred by telephone towers

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30.6 km

Scenic Downhill

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Sometimes it is already difficult: stop and take a photo or enjoy the wonderful descent to the fullest. Of course, both would be best. But then you would have to …

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46.4 km

View of Sierra Nevada from Refugio de la Carihuela

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La Carhuela refuge, a good place to spend the night, a few km from the ascent to the vane

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50.9 km

View of Embalse de Canales

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In the reservoir, you can cool down after a strenuous tour

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58.9 km

Pinos Genil Bridge and Riverside

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This is a town on the banks of the river Genil, in the center of town, a very good restaurant area for lunch, dinner and tapas both in winter and on cool summer nights.

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61.5 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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