Velefique climb – Alto de Velefique Pass loop from Sierro

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Velefique climb – Alto de Velefique Pass loop from Sierro

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Velefique climb – Alto de Velefique Pass loop from Sierro

09:55

105km

2,170m

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 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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19.8 km

Bacares

Highlight • Settlement

The beautiful and quiet village of Bacares lives from agriculture and a little from tourism, the area has beautiful nature, many hiking and MTB trails.

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41.0 km

At 1,870 meters above sea level, the Collado de Conde marks a total change in the Almería landscape, moving from the arid environment, known for Western films, to a much cooler setting of mountains and pine forests. This point also functions as a crossroads, with roads, trails, and gravel tracks opening up in various directions.

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57.8 km

Peñón del Negron

Highlight • Natural Monument

Rock formation right next to the junction where we can take several directions, both asphalt and dirt.

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64.1 km

Sierras de Baza and Los Filabres

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Sierra de Baza and Sierra de Los Filabres are part of a remote mountain range over 2.000m height in the province of Granada and Almería, and the most isolated area of Badlands.

This mountain range was a historic crossroads of cultures, and its legacy includes remains of Roman aqueducts or Arab castles.

At the highest point of the range lies the iconic Calar Alto Observatory (2.168m), easy recognizable from far away.

The range also includes one of the most iconic and spectacular mountain pass in the Iberian Peninsula, el Puerto de Velefique (1.820m), popular by the high number of hairpin in the South side.

The South limit of Sierra de los Filabres reaches the village of Gérgal, considered the North gate of the Tabernas Desert.

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64.3 km

Calar Alto Astronomical Observatory

Highlight • Structure

The Calar Alto plateau is located at an altitude of 2,168 metres, in the heart of the Sierra de los Filabres. Its clear sky allows us to see the stars at night, which is why this peak houses the largest observatory in Europe.

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79.1 km

Velefique climb

Highlight • Climb

A picture-perfect climb that winds around 21 bends for 14km at an average of 6.4%, the Velifique is a mountain you can enjoy climbing without having to suffer too much.

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80.9 km

Alto de Velefique Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The port challenges you with slopes of 15%. Once at the top the views are spectacular. Without a doubt, it is worth the effort.

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84.9 km

Collado de Senés

Mountain Pass

96.3 km

Descent from Alto de Velefique to Macael

Highlight • Trail

105 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.7 km

32.9 km

1.59 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

51.5 km

28.5 km

14.2 km

8.19 km

2.89 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 15 October

26°C

13°C

16 %

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Comments

June 21, 2025,Circular por Calar Alto y subida a la Tética de Bacares

Depart from the La Merendera Recreation Area to take the trail that leads to La Tetica.
The climb to La Tetica is a long one, as you face a steep gradient. Once at the top, it's worth it for the panoramic views of the surroundings.
The descent from Calar Alto is a very fun but cautious path that will take …

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