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Vera Gravel Delight


A gravel cycling route starting from Aldeanueva de la Vera

Embark on a delightful gravel ride through the scenic landscapes of Vera, with highlights including Jarandilla de la Vera, Collado de la Vera, and Cuacos de Yuste.

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Vera Gravel Delight offers an enchanting gravel cycling experience through the idyllic landscapes of Vera, Extremadura. With an ascent of 872 m and a distance of 48 km, this gravel route is suitable for intermediate-level riders looking for a scenic adventure. Starting near Aldeanueva de la Vera, you'll pedal through picturesque countryside, charming villages, and quiet rural roads. Highlights of the route include stops at Jarandilla de la Vera, Collado de la Vera, and Cuacos de Yuste. Jarandilla de la Vera is a historic town known for its impressive medieval castle, which dates back to the 15th century. Collado de la Vera is a mountain pass offering incredible views of the surrounding landscape. In Cuacos de Yuste, you can visit the Monastery of Yuste, where Holy Roman Emperor Charles V spent his final days.

gravel
48 km
872 m
Tough
Route profile

Highlights on the route

Start: Aldeanueva de la Vera Village center
Aldeanueva de la Vera: Explore the stunning landscapes and challenging climbs of Aldeanueva de la Vera.
Aldeanueva de la Vera is a beautiful locality in Extremadura, Spain, known for its picturesque landscapes and charming historical buildings. From a cyclist's perspective, Aldeanueva de la Vera offers a variety of cycling routes that showcase the stunning natural surroundings, including mountains, valleys, and forests. The roads are mostly well-maintained, making it suitable for road cycling. One of the highlights for cyclists is the nearby Villanueva de la Vera, which is famous for its challenging mountain climbs. Overall, Aldeanueva de la Vera is a great destination for both road and gravel cyclists, with plenty of scenic routes to explore.
Jarandilla de la VeraVillage
Jarandilla de la Vera is a historic town with a magnificent medieval castle that offers incredible views of the surrounding landscape.
Collado de la VeraVillage
Collado de la Vera is a scenic mountain pass that rewards cyclists with breathtaking views of the beautiful surroundings.
Cuacos de YusteVillage
In Cuacos de Yuste, you can visit the Monastery of Yuste, which served as the final residence of Emperor Charles V.
Finish: Aldeanueva de la Vera Village center
Aldeanueva de la Vera: Explore the stunning landscapes and challenging climbs of Aldeanueva de la Vera.

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