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Exploring Rural Gravel Roads and Cultural Heritage
A gravel cycling route starting from Ciudad Rodrigo
Venture off the beaten path and immerse in the natural beauty and cultural legacy of the area.
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This gravel cycling route presents an opportunity to explore the region's rural roads and cultural heritage. With an ascent of 505 meters and a distance of 51 kilometers, it offers a unique off-road experience through the picturesque countryside near Ciudad Rodrigo. The difficulty level of this route is rated at 3, providing a suitable challenge for gravel enthusiasts. The epicness factor is 2, making it an enjoyable and enriching ride. Highlights along the route include the ruins Convento de San Francisco, Sancti-Spíritus, and Ciudad Rodrigo. The Ruins of Convento de San Francisco offer fascinating historical insight and a peaceful atmosphere. Sancti -Spíritus charms with its ancient monastery and captivating rural scenery. Ciudad Rodrigo, again included in this route, boasts a rich cultural heritage with its medieval walls. Overall, this gravel cycling route combines adventure, nature, and heritage to provide a distinctive and rewarding cycling experience.
Highlights on the route
Cycling routes from Ciudad Rodrigo:
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Fuentes de Oñoro](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/castilla-y-leon/fuentes-de-onoro-3.webp)
![Image of Nuñomoral](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/extremadura/nunomoral-5.webp)
![Image of Pinofranqueado](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/extremadura/pinofranqueado-5.webp)
![Image of Lumbrales](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/castilla-y-leon/lumbrales-3.webp)
![Image of Gata](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/extremadura/gata-5.webp)
![Image of Vitigudino](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/castilla-y-leon/vitigudino-4.webp)
![Image of Valverde del Fresno](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/extremadura/valverde-del-fresno-5.webp)
![Image of Ahigal](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/extremadura/ahigal-1.webp)
![Image of Guijo de Galisteo](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/spain/extremadura/guijo-de-galisteo-5.webp)