Scenic trail – Fuente El Hervidero "Macareno" loop from Monachil

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Scenic trail – Fuente El Hervidero "Macareno" loop from Monachil

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Scenic trail – Fuente El Hervidero "Macareno" loop from Monachil

03:18

26.3km

1,110m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. 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 1.09 km for 121 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.64 km

Scenic trail

Highlight • Trail

Forest track with views of the green peaks of the Sierra Nevada.

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6.41 km

Fuente El Hervidero "Macareno"

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fountain with fresh cool water.
Which is absolutely essential on hot summer days when heading into the Sierra, because water is a rarity there and if you break down far …

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6.57 km

Cafetería El Cazador

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If you fancy a cool drink and a tapa, this is the place for you. After that you can comfortably carry on your tour 🇪🇸🤘

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7.89 km

Era de los Pensamientos Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the Sierra Nevada 🤘 There are tables and benches for a short break and the view is simply spectacular 🤘

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8.01 km

Espartera Canal Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Espartera channel can also be a beautiful viewpoint from which we can make out the Alayos, the Trevenque or the Boca de la Pescá. All of them are peaks of medium-mountain dolomitic formations.

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9.95 km

Bridge of the Seven Eyes

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Stone bridge over the Arroyo de Huenes. The origin of the name is due to the fact that it rests on 7 semicircular arches.

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13.8 km

La Cortijuela Botanical Garden

Highlight • Natural

Wonderful garden, unfortunately it was closed today but you could already see the variety from the outside.

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14.1 km

Cortijo and Fuente de la Cortijuela

Highlight • Rest Area

A farmhouse with a fountain that houses a visitor center. Outside it is surrounded by a small picnic area perfect for taking a break and the famous fountain. The surrounding area is a botanical park.

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16.6 km

Viewpoint

26.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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