The 30 best road cycling routes in the province of Castellón

The Castellón Provincial Council has designed 30 routes to discover the province by road bike. If you already wanted to visit Castellón... with this selection of cycling routes your desire will increase exponentially.

The five pillars of the province to attract tourists are clear: its beaches, its interior landscape, culture, rich gastronomy and beautiful nature. An explosive and attractive mix, which has put Castellón as one of the preferred destinations for anyone who wants to spend a few dream days next to the Mediterranean. Just by imagining yourself resting by the sea, trying a delicious paella or walking through its inland mountains, you will want to head to the area.

If you are a fan of road cycling, your desire will increase exponentially as you discover the proposal of cycling routes designed by the province of Castellón. Sure. The second most mountainous province in Spain offers you multiple ports to climb on wheels. If you prefer something quieter, roads near the coast to smell the salt water while you pedal.

Fine wheel lovers, welcome to one of the paradises of national road cycling. Below, we present the main cycling routes in Castellón, ordered by their geographical position within the province. 

Road cycling routes in the north of Castellón

Cycling routes from Morella

The Provincial Council recommends three different cycling routes in this town. With different distances, slopes and difficulties, the cycling stages in Morella adapt to your needs, so you can enjoy cycling near this municipality. 

After visiting the Church of Santa María, Morella Castle or prehistoric caves cnear Morella, take the bike and enjoy. Incredible landscapes along the traditional roads of the Els Ports region. The Iberian Mountain Range for you and your wheels. 

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Bike route from Benassal

A historic town from which to explore the Teacher Almost forty kilometers are easy to complete that only become more complicated at the end, with a last category climb, with which to discover the north of Castellón.

Places like Benassal Spa or the medieval atmosphere of Culla are iconic sites on this ideal route to get familiar with the Castellón terrain.  

Road bike route from Tirig

A perfect initiation route for those who are starting out in road cycling or who are immersed in their preseason. With comfortable and favorable roads, the stage through Tirig has gentle slopes and some demand, especially for the most novices. 

Its landscapes, composed of fields of almond and olive trees, They will give you a perfect natural environment for practicing cycle tourism. He Valltorta Barranc, a point of interest on the route, has some of the most important cave paintings in Spain. Take advantage of your cycling trip and come visit it.

Cycling route from Sant Mateu

This ancient population demands on its route from the first moment, with a quite hard exit due to the accumulated unevenness. The first exam, at the first opportunity. Forget about comfort, even if it is a medium-level route: the unevenness weighs on the legs over time.

The towns of Xert, Catí or Albocàsser They are protagonists of this stage. Passing through them you will learn even more about the culture of Castellón and everything it can offer. Each one with its peculiarities, but all ready for the enjoyment of the cyclist. 

Route for experts from Vinaròs

A route of more than 100 kilometers and with a cumulative gradient above 1300 meters specifically made for expert cyclists. It is not a recommended stage for those who are beginning to travel by bicycle.

A progressive and slow ascent, although the exit will be difficult if you do not arrive prepared. Although it does not have large ports, the route is characterized by numerous slopes. The finish is calm, descending, to arrive happily at the finish line. 

Road routes from Peñíscola

One route for beginners and another for experts. This offers the Castellón cycle tourist catalog from Peñíscola. One of the favorite municipalities of vacationers is also a very good place to practice cycle tourism. And if you are going to stay in Peñíscola, keep in mind that the Gran Hotel Peñíscola ****, is a leading accommodation in the Bikefriendly Network which is committed to pampering cyclists as much as possible… 'and their bicycles!

El Peñíscola Castle or Pope Luna portal They monitor everything that happens in their domains. Two comfortable routes, of different demands, that will show you the greatest charms of the town and will also bring you closer to the nature of the area. 

Bike route from Alcossebre

A medium distance route that accumulates 1200 meters of accumulated elevation gain. A first part of ascent is combined with a long descent towards Alcala de Xivert, just before returning to Alcossebre.

The Xivert castle and the parish church of San Juan Bautista are the two main attractions of a perfect cycling route to enjoy the path and with the necessary effort point on any path. 

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Cycling routes in the central area of ​​Castellón

Master's Atzeneta

Simple route, for beginners, which in its 38 kilometers offers the landscapes of the Maestrat and the Plana Alta and runs along a comfortable road with hardly any difficult points along its route. 

With one of the efforts at the beginning and another at the end, the route ensures a fun and suffering-free path. A beautiful landscape, ports with views and two municipalities (Vall d'Alba and Les Useres) that will delight your eyes without getting off your bike. 

Llucena del Cid

A start of incredible views, with ten kilometers of ascent before the incredible nature of the Alcalatén region. The ascent continues during the next section to the Castle of Villamalefa, with the first rest area and downhill. 

The road continues with different ports, several ups and downs and the discovery of several municipalities and geographical features. The hardest part comes at the end: ramps with more than 22% gradient that will make you feel a professional effort to finish the stage. 

Montanejos

Route for beginners in cycle tourism: medium difficulty, just over 80 kilometers and a cumulative slope of 1880 meters. It is not the apocalypse, but to face this cycling route you have to have accumulated experience in your legs. 

The points of interest on the tour are, without a doubt, the Puerto de Artejuela, the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady or the castles of Villamalefa and Ludiente. A fun path with spectacular views of Castellón's nature. 

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The landscape will help you complete this difficult stage. The Onda cycling route is intended for those who accumulate kilometers in their legs and know what cycle tourism is about. The views are worth the effort, without a doubt. 

The difficulties start halfway through the route, when several hard climbs will force you to prove that you are in shape. The end, at least, will let you rest and calmly arrive back at the center of Onda. 

Vilafamés

The level required for this route is classified as expert. 150 kilometers with a cumulative slope of more than 2500 meters that will take you from the Sierra de Irta Natural Park to Peñagolosa, although without going into any of them in depth. 

A hard path, although with a comfortable ending, since its last 13 kilometers are done on a flat surface and without complications. With several second-class ports, it is an ideal cycling stage to get to know the mountainous relief of the province of Castellón. 

Hut

This town founded in Roman times offers a route for beginners in cycle tourism. Twenty kilometers with hardly any unevenness to get used to the pedals and to know the limits. Learning to roll is a possibility in Cabanes.

In just over an hour you will travel around the entire area of ​​the municipality, on a path that surrounds Cabanes without serious difficulties. The Vall d'Alba and the church of the Assumption of Our Lady complete the artistic alignment of this route prepared for all audiences. 

Oropesa del Mar

One of the biggest tourist attractions in the province, with numerous beaches and coves, also has space for cycle tourism. 60 kilometers of a medium level route that will help you tackle more difficult paths. 

The route has emblems such as the Torre la Sal, the Puerto de la Bandereta or the Pobla Tornesa. Different places to discover the surroundings of a city that has much more than the sun and beach tourism known to everyone. 

Benicàssim

A fantastic location and a very peculiar historical evolution have turned this town into a municipality rich in heritage and where you can go all year round. Also for cycle tourists. 

The route to which it is named is minimally longer than 16 kilometers and barely 300 meters of accumulated elevation gain. The first line of the beach and the passage through Oropesa are some of the most interesting points of this beautiful cycling route. 

Castello de la Plana

A cycling route for the most novice and another for those who have accumulated years of experience on the bicycle. The initiation stage does not reach 40 kilometers and stands out for its low gradient; while the one that connects Castelló with Sant Joan de Penayagalosa exceeds 150 kilometers in distance and borders on 4000 meters of accumulated unevenness. 

Two wonderful options leaving one of the most emblematic municipalities of the province. Enjoy its landscape, the route and the discoveries you make along the way. You know that in Castellón you have cycle tourism for a while and that is why, if you decide to extend your stay in Castellón, we suggest you take a look at the proposal for cycling routes in Castellón that has designed the Playa Castellón Golf Hotel, a Bikefriendly accommodation that will advise you as much as possible during your cycling stay and that has also specialized in hosting tBikefriendly raining camps tailored for clubs and groups of cyclist friends.

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Road cycling in the south of Castellón

Villamalur

Just over 40 kilometers and 1000 meters of elevation gain. The Villamalur cycling route is designed for everyone, from experts to novices, to enjoy cycle tourism in Castellón. A good choice if there are people in your group with a few hours of experience in the saddle. 

A path of low difficulty in which to enjoy the pine and oak forests that will give you shade throughout the journey. Some small ports and slight slopes will give it the necessary spice that every route needs. In Villamalur you will find a good stage to train and regain your rhythm. 

Razor Shells

We continue with the initiation routes. Navajas presents a short stage with little gradient, appropriate for those who are starting out in cycle tourism. With most of the route on the flat, you will learn to pace yourself and control the bike. 

The Segorbe Cathedral and the Hermitage of Santa Bárbara are the two most important tourist attractions along the way. Algimia de Almonacid, a municipality with several natural places, is another of the towns that you can discover on this route. 

Segorbe: The great cycling route in Castellón

We raised the level quite a bit. Route only recommended for experts: the path that begins in Segorbe is considered one of the hardest in the entire province of Castellón. 175 kilometers in distance and 3600 meters of elevation to test your physical endurance. 

With a tough start and an even more difficult finish, this route forces you to keep your eyes on the road and have your legs well prepared. With many tourist resources on the route and several municipalities to visit, the Segorbe cycling stage is the one for you if you are an expert in cycle tourism. 

Castellnovo

A route of medium difficulty, for those seeking stronger emotions and improving on the bike. Almost 60 kilometers and almost 1500 meters of elevation gain to grow as cyclists and get to know Castellón. 

With a steep and irregular ending, which is the true test of the test, the Castellnovo route has many tourist monuments that you will encounter along the way. Enjoy the landscape and the route, the level begins to grow. 

Eslida

A crossing from east to west in the south of the Sierra de Espadán. A quiet start, a fairly flat middle part and an end with first-class climbs. This route has everything a mid-level stage needs. 

74 kilometers of distance and a cumulative slope of 1325 meters are the technical characteristics of the route. A path to get to know the Vall d'Uixó, Azuébar or Aín, between different municipalities and monuments in the area. 

The Vall d'Uixó

Break legs. This is how this cycling route in Castellón is defined, cataloged as one of the most complicated in the entire province. The Sierra de Espadán, from south to north, is not a challenge that any amateur cyclist can take on.

The 3000 meters of elevation scare scare anyone who is not used to hard climbs and endless climbs. With more than 130 kilometers of total distance, the Vall d'Uixó route will take you to the limit physically and technically. You will enjoy the views, but you will suffer along the way. 

Beacon

A flat, medium-level route, ideal for a quiet day of cycling. A stage that begins moving away from the sea, in search of Soneja, but culminates on the N340 in a final phase parallel to the coast. 

Its low gradient makes it a taxi route, designed to enjoy the road and the moment. The Old Defensive Tower of Algar del Palancia or Azuébar are two of the most notable points of interest on this path. 

moncofa

Another good path for initiation with a constant level at sea height. Just over 40 kilometers to get used to the bicycle and to enjoy the Mediterranean climate and the landscape of Moncofa beach. 

Some slopes and several descents turn this cycling route into a walk full of nature and perfect for relaxing. The Hermitage of the Santísimo Cristo de la Junquera and the Almenara Castle provide the artistic touch that every cycling stage needs. 

borriana

A route of more than 114 kilometers that will demand you physically and technically. Its reputation as a leg-breaker is deserved: it has numerous ports and steep terrain, which will surely make you sweat bullets. 

The hardness of the road will not prevent you from enjoying spectacular views that include the Onda Castle, the Eslida Castle or the Vall d'Uixó. With beginning and end in Borriana, upon completing the route you will lie down in bed to enjoy a pleasant sleep. 

Vila Real

A walk between the beach and the foot of the Sierra de Espadán. An introductory route with little mileage and a low gradient, perfect for getting started in cycle tourism. With a peak of only 110 meters, this stage guarantees you a fun time on the pedals. 

Bejís, Nules or Borriana are municipalities that you will pass through and cannot hesitate to visit. A perfect pack: get used to the road bike and get to know several beautiful towns in the south of Castellón. 

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As you can see, there is a wide variety of cycling routes in Castellón, so this province is a great option to choose as destination to go enjoy a cycling holiday on the coast. Pump up the wheels and adjust the saddle, because it's a must-see. Your favorite sport will reach a new dimension: the best cycle tourism is done in Castellón.