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Gravel · Castuera, Extremadura Very hard

Gravel through La Serena from Castuera

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In short: Circular gravel route of 59.1 km and +560 m starting and finishing in Castuera (Badajoz). It's very hard and will take you about 4 h 05; its hardest kilometre is at 12.3 % and 53 % is track or trail.

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Distance
59.0 km
Elevation gain
+560 m
Max altitude
674 m
Hardest km
12.3 %
Difficulty
Very hard
Estimated time
4 h 05 min

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0 km29.5 km59.0 km
672 m

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Surface

Tarmac 47 % Track 51 % Trail 2 %

Mostly track: good for gravel or a mountain bike. Measured on OpenStreetMap; there may be recent changes on the ground.

The route

A loop across the open plains of La Serena, starting in Castuera, which has a train station. The tracks cross sheep pastures dotted with holm oaks under a huge horizon, with little elevation. The surface is dirt track with loose stones in places. This is steppe bird country: stay on the tracks and let livestock pass. Don't count on fountains or bars along the way; take water and food and stock up in Castuera. Spring is best, when La Serena is green and in flower, and autumn too. Summer heat is harsh and there's no shade.

Track designed by the editorial team on OpenStreetMap (ODbL).

Before you set off, check the state of the road or track and follow the traffic rules. Enjoy the ride.

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