Mountain Bike Trails in the Natural Park of Los Alcornocales

Context The Natural Park of Los Alcornocales, located in Cádiz, is a protected area renowned for its vast cork oak forests and distinctive topography. With over 400 km of mountain bike trails, the region offers diverse and challenging terrain, including elevation gains of up to 860 meters on some routes. The absence of physical trail markers preserves the park’s natural visual integrity, making GPS and route computers essential for safe navigation.

The Experience During the guided ride, you’ll pedal through groves of stripped cork oaks, their bare trunks bearing witness to centuries of traditional cork harvesting. The scent of thyme and broom drifts on the wind as you follow GPS tracks across unmarked paths, demanding focus and navigation skills. The route includes stops at viewpoints offering sweeping vistas of the Strait of Gibraltar, where you can rest and absorb the landscape before continuing on varied terrain adapted to group fitness levels.

For Whom This activity is designed for experienced mountain bikers in good physical condition, capable of handling moderate to high-difficulty trails. Ideal for groups of friends or families with teenagers familiar with mountain biking and basic GPS use. Not recommended for beginners or those with limited endurance.

Local Context Los Barrios, the main gateway to the park, has a long-standing tradition in outdoor recreation and sustainable tourism. Local guides are well-versed in the park’s flora and fauna, as well as the history of cork harvesting—a traditional local industry still practiced in the region.