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Road Cycling Routes near Teror
Discover the best road cycling routes near Teror in Gran Canaria, Spain. We've curated 10 road cycling routes within riding distance of Teror. The area offers mountainous terrain. Each route includes GPX files, detailed elevation profiles, highlighted climbs, and recommended café stops along the way.
10 routes
Full loop around Gran Canaria
198.7 km • 3612 m • Epic
This epic loop circles the central volcanic massif of Gran Canaria. Start in Maspalomas and head directly into the mountains to tackle the steepest gradients while your legs are fresh. You climb through the Fataga valley toward the caldera rim before the landscape opens into pine forests. The route descends back to the coast through long, winding canyon roads where the asphalt is often loose near the cliff edges.
Pico de las Nieves from Maspalomas
111.2 km • 2497 m • Hard
Starting in Maspalomas, this loop climbs through palm lined ravines and terraced slopes as it winds up through Fataga toward San Bartolomé de Tirajana. After passing Ayacata, the road gets steeper and wind its way toward Pico de las Nieves, the highest point on the island. From here, you descend back along the same road to Ayacata before turning toward Barranquillo Andrés for a long and beautiful descent down to the coast. The final stretch flattens as you return to the warm, dry coast of Maspalomas.
Alto de Moriscos, Cruz de Tejeda and Artenara from Agaete
85.4 km • 2211 m • Hard
This circular from Agaete climbs to Alto de los Moriscos from Santa María de Guía, rising steadily through open farmland and forested slopes. From there, the route continues to Cruz de Tejeda, one of Gran Canaria’s most iconic climbs, tracing the island’s central ridge with wide views across ravines and volcanic peaks. The return drops west through the rugged hills near Artenara, descending along narrow valleys and quiet backroads to rejoin the coast near Agaete.
Las Palmas from Teror
64.0 km • 1171 m • Moderate
This ride from Teror feels like a relaxed expedition from the hills down to the sea and back. Leaving the old town, you climb gently through open farmland and shaded groves toward Vega de San Mateo on quiet tertiary roads, with the landscape opening out to views of rolling hills and distant ridges. From there you join the GC‑15 and begin the long, pleasant descent toward Santa Brígida, skirting the northern foothills and picking up glimpses of the eastern coast. The road drops you into Las Palmas, where you can loop past the city’s beaches, feel the sea breeze and take in the contrast between urban life and island interior. After soaking in the coastal atmosphere, the return begins with a gentle climb out of the city back toward the foothills. Quiet backroads and open fields lead you back to Teror.
Tamada Natural Park Loop
87.2 km • 2206 m • Hard
This route starts in Agaete and follows the dramatic west coast before turning inland toward one of Gran Canaria’s most legendary climbs. After a rolling start through cliffs and terraced valleys, the road pitches up hard from La Aldea into the Valle de las Lágrimas. The gradients build quickly as the route winds past sheer rock walls and quiet fincas. You catch sharp views into ravines and dry riverbeds as the climb unfolds. Higher up, the road passes a chain of dams and reservoirs that add to the sense of scale. From this high plateau, the views open wide toward Roque Bentayga, standing alone in the island’s volcanic heart. From here, the route curves gently back north and returns you to Agaete.
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