Routes for mountain biking in the province of Teruel

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

Teruel: A paradise for mountain and road cycling

Teruel not only exists, but it is an essential destination for cycling enthusiasts of all kinds. This province in Aragon has an extensive network of trails and routes that make it an ideal setting for both mountain bikes and road bikes. Many of these routes have been promoted by regional and local authorities with the aim of showcasing the best spots in Teruel for cycling.

Mountain bike routes in Teruel

If you are passionate about mountain biking, in Teruel you will find routes for all disciplines: XC, marathon, trail and enduro, with landscapes ranging from lush forests to technical high-mountain terrain. In the north and south of the province, there are demanding routes that cross spectacular landscapes and connect with places of great tourist interest such as Albarracín, Calanda, Alcañiz, and the city of Teruel. In addition, natural environments such as the Sierra de Albarracín and the Alto Mijares offer a real challenge for cyclists seeking adventure and adrenaline on a mountain bike.

Road cycling in Teruel: scenic roads and challenging mountain passes

Teruel is also a privileged destination for those who enjoy road cycling. Its secondary roads, with low traffic and good asphalt, are perfect for training and exploring the province on two wheels. The climbs to Puerto de San Rafael, Alto de Vivel, or Puerto de Cabigordo offer ideal routes for cyclists looking for challenging elevation gains and breathtaking views.

 

Teruel - Albarracín - Teruel

A pure MTB Marathon route that features some of the most outstanding landscapes, villages, and heritage sites in the province of Teruel. It connects, possibly, two of the province's most important towns in terms of heritage and history, Teruel and Albarracín, in a circular route of 79 kilometers with significant distance and physical demand. The route crosses some natural spots of great beauty such as the canyons and gorges of the Guadalaviar, the Pinares de Rodeno, the Bezas lagoon, or the Muelas de Teruel. A journey that also allows you to discover the mountain ranges of the Sierra de Albarracín or the Montes Universales, ranges that are home, within a few kilometers, to the sources of such important rivers as the Tagus, the Júcar, the Cabriel, or the Jiloca.

Ruta Barranco del Lobo

To the southeast of the province of Teruel, almost on the border with Castellón, is the Enduroland MTB Center
, which has very successfully created and promoted MTB routes through the rugged area of Alto Mijares. Mainly trail and enduro routes, such as the Barranco del Lobo, featuring technical climbs and descents, as well as some river and stream crossings.

  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Type: Trail / Enduro
  • Distance: 13.6 kilometers
  • Elevation gain: 466 meters
  • Route type: Circular
  • Start/finish: Olba
  • Information and track of the route

Ruta del Desierto de Calanda

To the north of Teruel are Alcañiz and Calanda, two towns with a lot of history and traditions, such as Calanda’s drum festival, and key places in the Bajo Aragón region. This beautiful region is traversed by this XC route along perfectly rideable paths, visiting the huge Monastery of the Desert of Calanda, from the 17th century, now abandoned. We also visit towns such as Redehuerta, Calanda, Torrevelilla, and Castelserás.