Routes for mountain biking in the province of Huelva

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

Although it does not have major slopes or prominent mountainous areas —except in the north, where the Sierra Morena is located—, the province of Huelva offers very attractive routes both for lovers of mountain bikes and for those who prefer to enjoy the scenery on road bikes.

Doñana National Park, located on the Huelva coast, is one of the most interesting destinations to explore by bicycle. Getting lost among pine forests, dunes, and marshes is a unique attraction for those who practice cycling in the heart of nature. This nature reserve, considered one of the most important in Europe, is ideal for mountain bike routes, thanks to its dirt roads and wild surroundings.

 

Meanwhile, the wetlands, marshes, and spectacular beaches that stretch along the coastline can be comfortably explored by road bike, enjoying long straightaways and the charm of the coastal landscape. In addition, the city of Huelva itself and towns such as Palos de la Frontera, Lepe, or Almonte offer an artistic, historical, and cultural heritage of great value that deserves to be explored at a leisurely pace, whether on wheels or by making strategic stops along the route.

Route through Doñana

Doñana National Park is one of the ecological reserves not only of Spain, but of all Europe. In its ecosystem of Mediterranean forest and marshes, up to 440 animal species live, most of which are birds that usually nest or stop in the wetlands during their migrations from Europe to Africa or vice versa. This unique ecosystem can all be explored by bicycle. The roads and trails of the Doñana reserve are perfectly marked and are easy to tackle with a mountain bike, since the vast majority of the terrain is flat. However, the surface of some tracks is very sandy and adds physical and technical difficulty to the route.

Pinares de Cartaya Route

To the west of the province of Huelva, between the towns of Lepe and Cartaya, this route runs through pine forests with clay roads and trails and the occasional quite technical singletrack. The profile is a leg-breaker, with continuous ups and downs, although seeing the natural surroundings of the Cartaya pine forests is well worth the effort.

Marismas de Huelva Route

In Huelva there are no great elevation changes, but there are unique marshland landscapes by the coast that are well worth exploring by bike. This route departs from the provincial capital to visit the area around the mouth of the Odiel and Tinto rivers. A place declared a Natural Park that is home to a great variety of native flora and fauna and holds much history. From the Tinto river estuary, specifically in Palos de la Frontera, the first expedition of Christopher Columbus set out to discover America in 1492. The route uses a very well-maintained bike lane in its first part, with rest areas, picnic spots, etc. The rest of the route consists of tracks and trails through pine forests bordering the marshes.