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    4. Bikepacking Spain: The 630km Southern Desert & Alpine Gravel Route

    Bikepacking Spain: The 630km Southern Desert & Alpine Gravel Route

    from Almeria

    to Cartagena

    E-Bike: 5h 02 / day

    Bike: 6h 50 / day

    635 kmDistance
    10,374 mElevation
    8 DaysDuration
    Difficulty
    8Stages
    Abla
    ClimbsCoastlinesGravelPossible in winter
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    From the sun-bleached ravines of Europe’s only true desert in Tabernas to the massive alpine karst plateaus of the Sierra de Segura, this 636km gravel loop showcases the raw, untamed interior of Southern Spain. The route bridges dramatic extremes, taking riders from sea level up into dense pine forests and high mountain outposts, before dropping through the fertile Segura basin to finish at the ancient Punic Wall of Cartagena. It is a true test of terrain: loose ramblas, sweeping limestone crests, and isolated stone villages.Planning a route through Spain's most rugged and remote badlands shouldn't mean spending weeks analyzing terrain or keeping 20 tabs open. Rogonneur eliminates the friction. A free account gives you instant access to completely curated GPS data, handpicked bike-friendly hotels, and regional food spots along the entire journey. Sign up today and turn complex logistics into a seamless, ready-to-ride experience.

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    Route

    Start Point
    Almeria
    End Point
    Cartagena
    Country
    Spain
    Regions
    Andalusia, Castile-La Mancha, Murcia

    At a glance

    Distance

    635 km

    Difficulty

    Hard

    Road type

    —

    Duration

    8 days

    Tour Itinerary

    • Day 1
      Almería - Abla

      68 km1,124 m

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