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Villafranca de Córdoba Route - San Rafael de Navallana Reservoir
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Villafranca de Córdoba Route - San Rafael de Navallana Reservoir

Villafranca de Córdoba, Andalucía
20.8km Distance
1h 30min Duration
175m Max altitude
e-Bike Type

About this route

This round trip travels through the countryside of Córdoba from Villafranca de Córdoba to the San Rafael de Navallana reservoir, following rural roads and agricultural tracks that run through the fertile surroundings of the Guadamellato River.

The route progresses through an open and peaceful landscape, dominated by fields, irrigation ditches, and farmhouses, with a predominantly gentle profile that invites comfortable and steady pedaling. It is a route designed to enjoy the surroundings, the silence of the countryside, and the characteristic visual expansiveness of this area of the floodplain.

The turning point is located near the reservoir, a site of great scenic interest where water and vegetation provide a pleasant contrast before beginning the return. The return is made via the same itinerary, allowing for a rediscovery of the landscape from another perspective and adapting the pace according to sensations.

A very accessible and recommended route for e-bikes, ideal for those seeking a relaxed active tourism experience, without technical difficulties and with high scenic value.

Types of path:

  1. Road: 19.3 km
  2. Street: 1.00 km
  3. Path: 832 m
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Points of interest on the route

Discover unique places to stop and enjoy.

Alcolea Bunker castle Edificio

Alcolea Bunker

It was built in the 20th century, during the Spanish Civil War, and is located on the road from Alcolea to Villafranca de Córdoba, in the province of Córdoba, about two kilometers past the ruins of the Arab castle of Kant-Hisn, practically at the municipal limit between Córdoba and Villafranca.

Kant-Hisn Castle castle Edificio

Kant-Hisn Castle

It was dated as property in the 15th century, belonging to the Dukes of Infantado. It is from the caliphal period, from the 11th century, riverside, as it overlooks the river and a wide horizon. There is data about it since the conquest by Ferdinand III in 1239, who ordered its repopulation, along with other castles. It is noted in some texts that in 1249 Ferdinand III ceded it to the Order of Jerusalem.

Arch source forest Naturaleza

Arch source

It is a traditional spring located in the rural environment of Alcolea. Situated next to agricultural paths, it is a common stopping point for farmers and walkers, and today it constitutes an ideal place for a brief stop, to refresh and enjoy the agricultural landscape that surrounds the area.