Valdecorneja Castle – El Barco de Ávila loop from El Barco de Ávila

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Spain

Castile and León

Ávila

Barco Avila-Piedrahita

El Barco De Ávila

Valdecorneja Castle – El Barco de Ávila loop from El Barco de Ávila

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Valdecorneja Castle – El Barco de Ávila loop from El Barco de Ávila

02:37

36.1km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 35.9 km for 294 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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873 m

Valdecorneja Castle

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Valdecorneja Castle, located in El Barco de Ávila, is a medieval gem that dominates the Tormes River valley from a strategic, elevated position. It is one of the most emblematic …

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1.15 km

El Barco de Ávila

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Visiting El Barco de Ávila is an excellent option for a cultural and natural getaway at any time of year. This medieval town, located in the Alto Tormes region and …

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1.32 km

El Barco de Ávila Historic Town Center

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El Barco de Ávila is a town located in the northern foothills of the Sierra de Gredos, in the valley of the Tormes River.
It has various heritage sites such …

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3.36 km

Nice farmhouse that is located on the road that reaches the town of Barco de Ávila. From this point you can also see the views of Sierra de Gredos and Bèjar, in winter, with snow on top of the mountains.

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15.9 km

Puente románico

Viewpoint

28.0 km

Garganta de los Caballeros

Lake

28.9 km

View of the Sierra de Gredos

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At this point on the road, the combination of vegetation, tranquility due to the lack of traffic and the views captivate us with the charm of the Sierra de Gredos.

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30.2 km

Tormes River Valley

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Beautiful valley that exists in this area near the Barco de Ávila in the passage of the Río Tormes through this area south of the town. The area, surrounded by …

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35.3 km

Puente Viejo of El Barco de Ávila

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Also known as Puente Viejo, the picturesque Tormes bridge allows us to cross the river of the same name when we ride through the town of El Barco de Ávila. …

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35.4 km

Tormes Bridge

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Also known as Puente Viejo, the picturesque Tormes bridge allows us to cross the river of the same name when we ride through the town of El Barco de Ávila. …

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36.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

6.33 km

3.41 km

1.22 km

Surfaces