Routes to go out on a mountain bike in the province of Castellón
Routes to go out on a mountain bike in the province of Castellón
Castellón is a cycling land, hosting numerous professional events of all modalities and levels in which its rugged terrain and good communications are made the most of. It is the second most mountainous province in Spain, which makes it one of the mountain bike paradises in our country, especially for lovers of technical trail trails.
Castellón is worth visiting its beaches and also its towns lost in the rugged interior of the province, such as Segorbe or Morella. In these latter locations you can do mountain biking routes all year round along paths of high ecological value that will also test your legs.
Las Palmas Desert
The natural area of the Desierto de las Palmas, just 15 kilometers from Castellón, is one of the most visited cycling areas around the capital of Castellón. A mountainous environment next to the Mediterranean Sea with tracks and paths to get lost on the bicycle.
This route runs through the heart of the natural park, starting and finishing in Castellón de la Plana. The first part of the route is the hardest, with two climbs in a row. The first is at the Desierto de las Palmas viewpoint and the second is at Bartolo, from where you can see beautiful views of the entire mountain range and wooded area, in addition to seeing Castellón and the sea. After reaching the top, a long but fun descent begins again towards the city.
Segorbe is one of the most important towns in the interior of the province of Castellón, with a rich cultural and artistic heritage declared an Asset of Cultural Interest. From there this tough but beautiful leg-breaking circular route begins, with constant ups and downs around the Palancia Valley, including a visit to the spectacular Salto de la Novia in the town of Navajas, around kilometer 10.
In addition to its historical character, the town of Morella, in the north of the province, is also the starting point for numerous MTB routes, being the scene of important tests on the national calendar such as the Mediterranean Xtrem or the Enduro Big Ride. With this last modality, many routes can be taken in the rugged surroundings of this Castellón town.
The route is a succession of purely Enduro trails, with sections of rocks, cuts and exposed areas where you have to ride very carefully. However, and despite the good technical level required, we can admire truly beautiful mountain landscapes. The route consists of two long descents of 4.5 kilometers and 2.5 kilometers, respectively, with their corresponding connecting sections on the flat and uphill.
