Camino Mozarabe bicigrino

[Linda bicigrina]

I will be cycling the road route of the camino Mozarabe from Almeria in October and would be grateful for any information on route finding and hostals.

 

[OnHellas]

By the lack of replies to your question I guess that not many people have cycled The Mozarabe from Almeria.

I am considering starting from Almeria in March ‘24 and have also found information scarce at best. Back to Google then I guess.

 

[OzAnnie]

Last November I had a fall in the mountains on a Sunday before Quentar. That’s the stage before Granada.

Luckily for me a group of cyclists from Granada were on a Sunday run and found me and assisted me to get help (my shoulder has dislocated. ).

What I’m trying to say is : Go cyclists angels !!!
Maybe make contact with cycle groups in Granada for tips ?

Buen camino.
Annie. Xx

 

[Corned Beef]

You don't say how much of the CM you are doing but if you get to Plasencia, you might want to try this section.

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/report-on-walking-the-via-from-zamora-in-may-june-2023.82151/post-1180206

 

[OnHellas]

I’d like to get to Finistere. It’ll be the first time on a bike Camino after a few on foot. My partner prefers bicycles to walking boots.

I’ll take a look at the link, thank you.

 

[OzAnnie]

By the lack of replies to your question I guess that not many people have cycled The Mozarabe from Almeria.

I am considering starting from Almeria in March ‘24 and have also found information scarce at best. Back to Google then I guess.

There is heaps of info on the Mozarabe..
check out the threads on this forum.
I’d add something myself but I’m at sydney airport at the moment (heading for spain ). Not ready yet - to get back to where I stopped last November though.

 

[Corned Beef]

For @OnHellas and the OP (@Linda bicigrina) the main source of information would be Gronze.

In terms of routes, would strongly suggest you take Regional (N routes) wherever you can rather than the off-road/walking route if you want to save your rear. The off-road sections, though pleasant, will wear you and your bike down. In addition, Spanish drivers are some of the most considerate I have come across and there is a wide edge to most roads that you see the local cyclists use.

To give you an idea of the route, here is Monday rush hour at A Guidina in Galicia. Compare this with an off-road section near the start at Seville.

 

[OnHellas]

I’ve used various guides and apps for my previous walks but Gronze isn’t one of them. I’ll check that out and see if there is bike specific recommendations for route etc.

Using Peregrino Online earlier this year on the VdLP there were options for me walking and the other half cycling but they don’t seem to have an app for the Mozarabe.

 

[islandwalker]

I will be cycling the road route of the camino Mozarabe from Almeria in October and would be grateful for any information on route finding and hostals.

One option for route finding might be to search on Wikiloc, a gpx website heavily used by Spanish cyclists. Use the filter (upper left, the tab that says "Activities") to narrow down the results for the sort of bike you are using (road bike, mountain bike etc.). You will get a list of gpx tracks made by other cyclists who have done this route. Here is a link to the results I got from my search:

Wikiloc | Trails of the World

Find the best outdoor trails for mountain hiking treks, bike tour itineraries, MTB rides, and up to 80 activities. Discover the most beautiful places in the world, download GPS tracks and follow the top routes on a map. Record your own trail from the app, upload it and share it with the community.

www.wikiloc.com

Here are two specific tracks for cycling from Almeria to Cordoba. There are many others on the Wikiloc site.

Camino Mozárabe de Almería a Córdoba.

Camino Mozárabe de Almería a Córdoba. Bicycle Touring trail in Huércal de Almería, Andalucía (España). Download its GPS track and follow the itinerary on a map. Enlaces a los otros Caminos de Santiago: Camino de Santiago a Finisterre y Muxía. Camino de Santiago Catalán por San Juan de la...

www.wikiloc.com

Almería - Córdoba/Camino Mozarabe

Almería - Córdoba/Camino Mozarabe Bicycle Touring trail in Almería, Andalucía (España). Download its GPS track and follow the itinerary on a map. Camino Mozarabe con algunos desvíos, Ruta del Calafate y Via Verde del Aceite. Etapa 1: Almería - Abrucena Etapa 2: Abrucena - Alquife Etapa 3...

www.wikiloc.com

Here's another one from Granada to Santiago.

GRANADA-SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (IBP 1.558, CAMINO MOZÁRABE - VÍA DE LA PLATA - SANABRÉS)

GRANADA-SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (IBP 1.558, CAMINO MOZÁRABE - VÍA DE LA PLATA - SANABRÉS) Bicycle Touring trail in Jun, Andalucía (España). Download its GPS track and follow the itinerary on a map. Track completo de la ruta Granada-Santiago de Compostela que une: - Camino Mozárabe...

www.wikiloc.com

If you'd like an introduction to using Wikiloc, just send me a message. I'd be glad to help!

 

[OnHellas]

Thank you so much. Again, I’ve heard of Wikiloc but never used it.
I think you’ve given me the answer and plenty to research.

Thanks again.

 

[islandwalker]

Thank you so much. Again, I’ve heard of Wikiloc but never used it.
I think you’ve given me the answer and plenty to research.

You are so welcome! There is a treasure trove of information on the Wikiloc site. I've sent you a PM with a pdf that will help you get started using it. Let me know if you have any trouble opening it or have questions.