Routes for mountain biking in the province of Guadalajara

Rutas para salir en bicicleta de montaña en la provincia de Guadalajara

Guadalajara is an ideal destination for cycling enthusiasts, offering spectacular routes for both mountain bikes and road bikes. The Sierra Norte, Alto Tajo, or the Páramos de la Alcarria are some of the most attractive spots to explore on two wheels. Its landscapes combine nature, history, and challenging routes suitable for different levels of difficulty.

For those who enjoy road cycling, the province has well-paved secondary roads that pass through charming villages like Brihuega, Atienza, or Molina de Aragón, where rural architecture and historical heritage add special value to each ride. La Alcarria, with its rolling terrain, is perfect for long-distance riding with impressive views.

If you prefer the adrenaline of mountain biking, Guadalajara is also a paradise. The northern area is mountainous and rugged, ideal for demanding routes with technical elevation changes. In the east-southeast, the Alto Tajo Natural Park offers dirt trails, forest paths, and spectacular descents in the heart of nature. The region of the Black Villages is another must-visit place for MTB, with varied terrain that crosses forests and valleys full of contrasts.

Whether on a mountain bike or a road bike, we recommend riding these routes in spring and autumn, when the weather is more favorable and the landscape is at its best. Discover Guadalajara by pedaling and enjoy one of the most fascinating cycling spots in Spain. 🚴‍♂️

Tour of La Alcarria

La Alcarria is one of the Castilian regions that has its epicenter in Guadalajara. This route covers its famous plateaus and valleys and starts in the provincial capital. Over its 61 kilometers, we pass through villages such as Iriépal, Lupiana, Castueñas, or Valdenoches, a village you can descend to either by track or by a more technical marked trail. This is a rolling MTB route that we recommend doing in spring for its climate and the beauty of the landscapes.

Alto Tajo Route

Starting in the medieval town of Molina de Aragón, famous for its renowned 12th-century walled castle, we travel through one of the most beautiful areas of the province of Guadalajara, the Alto Tajo Natural Park, with the famous Tajo gorges and the lush forests that accompany the course of the river and its tributaries. The route concentrates all its physical and technical difficulty in the first part, specifically the first 30 kilometers, with two significant climbs and undulating terrain up to the Vado de Salmerón. From there, the terrain is flat and very fast-rolling back to Molina de Aragón.

Route of the Black Villages

Another of the places in Guadalajara you can't miss are the so-called Black Villages. This is a region made up of a group of villages with picturesque slate houses, located in the Sierra Norte de Guadalajara. All these small villages, most of them uninhabited or restored for rural tourism, can be explored by mountain bike, such as through this route we present with undulating terrain, starting and finishing in Majaelrayo, one of those black architecture villages with barely 55 inhabitants. It is recommended to do this route in autumn, when the landscape becomes even more attractive.