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Mountain Bike Trail (MB) in this Area 3rd Stage: Villanueva de Tapia - Cuevas de San Marcos

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Mountain Bike Trail (MB) in this Area 3rd Stage: Villanueva de Tapia - Cuevas de San Marcos

Active Tourism Activities > Mountain Bike

The villages of Villanueva de Tapia and Cuevas de San Marcos are attractive because they are close to Iznájar Reservoir and embrace some dramatic scenery. This stage goes along Lago de Andalucia or Andalusian lake, which is like an inland sea. The large part of this trail is the way which was used for taking livestock from Iznájar and other towns in Cordoba to Villanueva de Tapia in order to participate in the Royal Livestock fair in this town, hich is one of the most important in Andalusia.

Main Data

Towns at the Beginning and End of the Trail: Villanueva de Tapia and Cuevas de San Marcos
Trail Type: It goes across the area.
Start / End: Plaza de España [España Sqare] (Villanueva de Tapia) / Luís Armiñán Square (Cuevas de San Marcos)
Distance (m): 22,726
Trail Condition: Good
Surface Type:
- Dirt track: 12,115 m (53,31%)
- Asphalt road: 10,611 m (46.69%)
Minimum and Maximum Altitude (m):  404 - 668
Net Elevation (m): 264
Cumulative Elevation Gain (m): 566
Cumulative Elevation Loss (m): 830
Springs and Fountains: Fuente de la Sierrezuela
Landmarks: Cerezo stream, Cruz de Algaida, Iznájar Reservvoir, La Sierrezuela, Mirador del Pantano (he viewpoint at the reservoir).
Recommended Season for the Visit: Throughout the year.
Protected Areas along the Way: None
Signs: Not Signposted.

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