This route of MTB or gravel bike by tamadaba It is probably one of the most beautiful things you can do in the northern area de Gran Canaria. We recommend that you leave from Firgas so that you end up with a happy ending, that is, on a downward path.
Eyes of Tamadaba gravel route
The route begins by going up through green areas between roads and some paths along which you will have to walk up. Fontanales to Pinos de Gáldar. Here you can enjoy spectacular meadows like the following one.
After passing through town of Artenara, we head towards the Tamadaba Natural Park on roads surrounded by Canarian pines and dams or reservoirs. During the route you will also have spectacular views of Puerto de Las Nieves in Agaete. For these views you will have to walk a few meters until you reach the Llanos de La Mimbre Viewpoint, one of the most beautiful on the island.
Characteristics of the Eyes of Tamadaba route
Most of the route runs along trails and tracks with little technical difficulty. In some areas you will have to walk a few meters with your bike, but these are rare and short distances.
Distance | 78 km |
Total promotion | 2.804m |
Estimated time | 6 / 9 hours |
Minimum drink | 1,5 l |
Minimal food | 600 Kcal |
Shops on the road | Si |
Technical level | with |
Recommended bike | XC/Gravel |
From Tamadaba you will return to Artenara, to climb a dirt track to Knight Caves. From here you will go down some trails that pass through waterfalls (after rain), caves and very hidden areas to enjoy nature.
Un 30% of the track passes through asphalt to then be able to link to all these beautiful landscapes. The reality is that both rigid XC bike or as a gravel bike They are ideal for doing this route, since it has a little of everything.
Track of the Eyes of Tamadaba route
Now, You can download the route track in .gpx format so you can follow it on your own without getting lost. If you don't know how to download it and follow it from your GPS or smartphone, here we explain it to you. If you want support us So that we can continue creating content for you about Gran Canaria, we will appreciate it if you purchase any of our tracks, either to enjoy incredible routes or as a donation.
Video of the route
Then we leave you with a video with more details about the route that we have named Ojos de Tamadaba. Enjoy it! You have more cycling videos in the YouTube channel of Jorge.
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Athlete and lover of life on two wheels, both mountain biking and urban biking. He is the Spanish MTB downhill champion and, therefore, a great connoisseur of the mountains of Gran Canaria.