Andalusia brings together very different settings for cycling: from Spain's largest protected natural area to the country's most extensive cork oak forest. In between, the Vía Verde del Aceite covers 128 km along the old "Tren del Aceite" railway line, which connected the olive-growing regions of Jaén and Córdoba. These are the areas where Picuco organises guided mountain bike or electric bike excursions.
Sierra de Cazorla: Guided MTB through little-explored areas
The Sierra de Cazorla is Spain's largest protected natural area, with more than 209,000 ha in the province of Jaén, and its reference municipality is Cazorla. Cycling here means moving through an enormous territory, with many tracks and paths to discover.
Picuco organises the Guided MTB route through little-explored areas in Sierra de Cazorla, with a guide who knows the tracks and paths of the mountain range. If you come with your own bike, it is worth checking your brakes and tyres before setting off: the terrain is long and varied.
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Vía Verde del Aceite: 128 km of greenway on an electric bike
The Vía Verde del Aceite is a signalled, safe, and accessible 128 km route. It starts in Jaén, near the Las Fuentezuelas sports centre, and ends at the Campo Real station, next to some car parks. Along the route, you will find 13 metal viaducts, 3 tunnels, 6 walkways over roads, 45 rest areas, 13 parking areas, 7 motorhome areas, and numerous fountains.
It is a comfortable route to do with electric assistance, and Picuco organises the Electric bike on the Vía Verde del Aceite, Córdoba so that you only have to worry about pedalling. Bring water and sun protection: although there are fountains, the stretches between rest points can be long.
Parque Natural Los Alcornocales: MTB among the cork oaks of Cádiz and Málaga
The Parque Natural Los Alcornocales has the most extensive cork oak forest in Spain. It is spread between the provinces of Cádiz and Málaga, with Alcalá de los Gazules (Cádiz) as one of its reference municipalities, and it covers 167,767 ha. Cycling among centennial cork oaks is the best way to understand this landscape.
Picuco organises the Guided mountain bike routes in Alcornocales and Grazalema to explore the area with someone who knows the paths. Book in advance if you travel during high season.
La Axarquía: electric MTB route between mountains and the coast
La Axarquía, whose exact name is Axarquía-Costa del Sol, combines inland villages surrounded by mountains with coastal towns and their beaches and coves. It covers 1028 km² and holds a monumental heritage ranging from treasures from the Arabic era to buildings from different centuries in the inland area. It is an ideal territory for an electric bike: you climb without suffering and descend towards the sea.
Picuco organises the Electric MTB route through La Axarquía in Málaga to link those two worlds in a single day. Bring comfortable footwear and some warm clothing if you go outside of summer: the altitude of the inland villages changes the weather.
Sierra de Almijara: Guided MTB tour between Granada and Málaga
The Sierra de Almijara is divided between the provinces of Granada and Málaga, in Andalusia. Its easternmost part is known locally as Sierra de Nerja, and the presence of Iberian ibex stands out on its slopes.
Picuco organises the Guided mountain bike tour in Sierra de Almijara, Granada to travel these paths safely and without getting lost. Check the weather forecast before heading out and carry enough water: at altitude, weather changes are rapid.
Genil River in Sierra Nevada: electric bike tour by the river
The Genil is born in Sierra Nevada, in the province of Granada, and is the second longest river in Andalusia and the seventh in the Iberian Peninsula. Following its course on an electric bike allows you to combine mountain landscapes with water. Picuco organises the Electric bike tour through Sierra Nevada and Genil river to do it with a guide.
Book well in advance during the snow season or intense heat, and wear layers of clothing: the altitude dictates the day's weather.
Frequently asked questions
Are there mountain bike routes in Sierra de Cazorla?
Yes. Sierra de Cazorla, in the province of Jaén, is the largest protected natural area in Spain. Picuco organises the Guided MTB route through little-explored areas in Sierra de Cazorla there.
Can you do a greenway by bike in Andalusia?
Yes. The Vía Verde del Aceite is a 128 km ecotourism itinerary on the old "Tren del Aceite" railway line, which is signposted, safe, and accessible. It starts in Jaén, near the Las Fuentezuelas sports centre, and ends at the Campo Real station, next to some car parks.
Are there electric bike routes in Andalusia?
Yes. Picuco organises the Electric bike in Vía Verde del Aceite, Córdoba, the Electric MTB route through Axarquía in Málaga, and the Electric bike tour through Sierra Nevada and Genil river.
Can you do MTB in Los Alcornocales?
Yes. Los Alcornocales Natural Park is a protected natural area between the provinces of Cádiz and Málaga, with the most extensive cork oak forest in Spain. Picuco organises the Guided mountain bike routes in Alcornocales and Grazalema there.