Granada Cathedral – Canales Reservoir loop from Estación Autobuses

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Granada Cathedral – Canales Reservoir loop from Estación Autobuses

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Granada Cathedral – Canales Reservoir loop from Estación Autobuses

04:22

60.7km

1,240m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.80 km

Elvira Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

The Puerta de Elvira has undergone different transformations throughout its history, the most important being the one carried out in the reign of Yusuf I of the Nasrid dynasty. At …

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3.67 km

Granada Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Queen Isabella the Catholic ordered the construction of the Cathedral of Granada in 1505, shortly after the taking of the city, and chose for its location the place where the …

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11.4 km

Genil Riverbank (Granada)

Highlight • River

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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17.5 km

Canales Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Between the ascent of Pinos Genil and Guejar Sierra, an intermediate point is the Canales dam and the town of Canales, a good place for trout fishing and to take beautiful photos.

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18.5 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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21.7 km

Güéjar Sierra Water Wheel

Highlight • Monument

Once you reach this point you can go down to the dam in the direction of the Charcon river and Valde Infierno. You will enjoy very good restaurants and picnic areas.

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23.5 km

Mirador del Castañar

Viewpoint

39.2 km

View of the Canales Reservoir 🏞️ Sierra Nevada

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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47.5 km

Pinos Genil Bridge and Riverside

Highlight • Bridge

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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60.7 km

End point

Train Station

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