La Mamut: MTB loop from Padul

A long MTB loop starting and finishing in Padul, in the Valle de Lecrín, south of Granada. It takes its name from the mammoth remains found in the village wetland. It leaves from the plain and the area around the lagoon, then climbs along tracks and trails into the sierra, through olive and almond groves and scrubland, with views of Sierra Nevada. It's demanding: plenty of kilometres with lots of elevation gain and stretches of loose track, so you'll want good fitness and a mountain bike with suspension. Bring water and food from home: there are few places to stock up in the sierra, and in Padul you'll find bars and shops at the start and finish. The best seasons are spring and autumn. In summer the heat bites from mid-morning, and in winter the dirt tracks can be muddy. Signposted as an MTB route of the province of Granada.

Track based on OpenStreetMap (MTB route La Mamut - Padúl, relation 14225473, traced by points) (ODbL).