If you enjoy cycling for miles on a mountain bike, Castile and Leon is an ideal destination for you. This region surprises with its diversity of landscapes: trails through lush forests, descents through steep mountain ranges or paths along large rivers. Come and discover this region on a mountain bike (MTB): there are options for all levels and adventures are guaranteed.Below, we suggest some of the areas of Castile and Leon with perfect routes for bikers.
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Zona Alfa León
In the heart of the mountains of León, between the towns of La Pola de Gordón and La Robla, you can admire a landscape of great biodiversity, characterised by mountains covered with beech and oak forests, deep valleys, rivers and lakes. To explore this area on two wheels there are initiatives such as Zona Alfa, with its extensive network of paths and itineraries.- Kilometres: more than 120, distributed over 16 routes of varying lengths.- Difficulty: there are more accessible routes, perfect for beginners, and others that require great endurance and skill.-What you'll find: mountain scenery, with flow trails (trails designed to maintain speed and pace) and singletrack trails (narrow, where only one bike can fit), as well as traditional paths.The cycling experience can be completed with the area’s rich cultural and ethnographic heritage, such as the Corta Pastora open-cast coal mine in Santa Lucía de Gordón, which was active until the end of the 20th century.For a first contact, you could start with the shortest route, Asno Exprés, which is just over a kilometre long, although it has a significant elevation gain. It starts in the vicinity of Peña del Asno and continues towards Puente de Alba.If you are looking for a bigger challenge, the Reino de León route is the longest, with more than 30 kilometres: a circular cross-country style route (a discipline focused on speed over mixed terrain). Setting off from La Robla, you will pass through all the sectors of Zona Alfa through forest tracks, short asphalted stretches and several paths.
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Segovia-Bike great routes
If you want to fully experience the diversity of the landscapes in the province of Segovia, this network of routes is a good option. You will go from the high mountains of the Ayllón and Guadarrama mountain ranges, with peaks of over 2,000 metres and impressive coniferous forests, to the depths of the Duero River valley. Along the way you can see extensive pine forests, cereal fields and villages brimming with charm and history. After so much effort, there’s no better way to recharge your batteries than to enjoy the great local cuisine.- Kilometres: more than 500, distributed in six major circular itineraries along perfectly signposted paths and trails.- Difficulty: these routes are ideal if you have a certain level of proficiency and physical endurance, as they are long stretches, with many kilometres and constant ascents.- What you will find: the rocky landscapes that characterise the natural parks of the Sierra Norte Nature Reserve, the Hoces del Río Duratón and the Hoces del Río Riaza. You can also enjoy a spot of bird watching here as it boasts two of the largest Griffon vulture colonies in Europe, as well as other unique birds such as the Cinereous vulture, the Egyptian vulture and the Eurasian skylark. You can also discover the authenticity of Segovia’s red and black villages, so called because of the red clay and dark slate used to construct the houses. In the villages of Ayllón, Maderuelo, Riaza and Sepúlveda, time seems to have stood still.Other routes you might like the most include Pico-Riaza-Grado de Pico; the circular route Sepúlveda-Navares de las Cuevas-Sepúlveda, which passes through the Gorges of the Duratón River (Hoces del Río Duratón); or the Navares de las Cuevas-Maderuelo-Navares de las Cuevas route, which runs through the spectacular Gorges of the Riaza River (Hoces del Río Riaza).
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Soria, Paradise of Sports
To get to know the unique history, culture and nature of the province of Soria, the website Soria Paraíso del Deporte (Soria, Paradise of Sports) shows the area’s sports routes and services. In addition to cycling routes, there are also walking and horse riding itineraries. On the website you can select and download the track to your mobile; seek the support of a specialised company or book a personalised experience for you and your companions.- Kilometres: more than 2,400 kilometres of signposted routes and 65 mountain bike routes. There are courses for gravel bikes (hybrid road/mountain bikes). The great circular route in stages is almost 600 kilometres long.- Difficulty: whether your level is basic or experienced, there are routes that are ideal for you. All are well signposted, of varying difficulty (from green/very easy to black/very difficult) and ranging from four to 40 kilometres long).- What you will find: you will ride along paths parallel to the Douro River, passing through charming villages steeped in historical heritage, while enjoying forest landscapes.The Mirador de Cueva Mujeres route, for example, with a red difficulty level, takes you along a forest track from Salduero (one of the most beautiful villages in the region) to the viewpoint of the same name. There you will have a magnificent view of the valley of the Revinuesa River and its enormous pine forests.Another highly recommended proposal is the 55-kilometre circular route through the Cañón de Río Lobos. You will start in the village of Navaleno, known for its mycological tradition, and enjoy the views of the Cañón del Río Lobos Nature Reserve. A journey that will lead you along narrow paths and tracks, between limestone formations, ravines and valleys of pines, gall oaks and holm oaks. On your route, you will pass along the Santander-Mediterranean Nature Trail, which crosses one of the most famous filming locations of Doctor Zhivago. If you prefer something easier, there is the Piquera de San Esteban-Ayllón route with just 10 kilometres between the two destinations.
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