Cambil – Mata Bejid – Huelma –Arbuniel (C4)

A circular route of around 56 km that starts and ends in Cambil, taking in some of the most characteristic landscapes and villages in the western part of the Sierra Mágina. It combines comfortable tarmac, stretches through olive groves and passes through areas of natural beauty and heritage sites such as Mata Bejid, Huelma and Arbuniel. A well-balanced route, designed to enjoy the scenery, the villages and the recreational areas, with gradual gradients and a good cycling pace.

The route begins in Cambil, a mountain town with a strong historical character, from where you take the A-324 towards Huelma. The first few kilometres wind through olive-covered hills and limestone terrain that herald the arrival of the mountains, offering open views and a smooth ride. Soon you reach the area around Mata Bejid, a hamlet and spot closely linked to the rural heritage of Mágina, where the chapel, the fountain and the silence of the hills invite you to take a brief break.

Nearby lies the Mata Bejid Visitor Centre and the Peralejo Recreation Area, a true gateway to the heart of the mountain range. This section brings together several of the area’s highlights: well-preserved public woodland, pine forests, holm oak groves and links to major hiking trails. The route continues towards the Fuensanta area, where the chapel and its natural surroundings reinforce the cultural and devotional character of the mountains, before reaching the Fuente de la Teja, with its restored old washing places, one of the most rewarding spots to stop.

Arriving in Huelma offers a range of amenities and heritage sites: the castle, church and town parks provide a change of pace before leaving the town centre via the JA-4204 towards Arbuniel. The route winds its way through olive groves and farmland, following a more open, agricultural landscape until the turn-off for Arbuniel, where water once again takes centre stage. The source of the River Arbuniel and its recreational area, with irrigation channels, shade and the constant murmur of water, offer one of the coolest and most unique spots on the entire route.

From Arbuniel, the return to Cambil follows a series of local roads and underpasses beneath the A-44, offering sweeping views of the mountains that enclose the valley and a gentle gradient that allows you to enjoy the final stretch of cycling. The circuit loops back to Cambil, completing a varied day’s ride that perfectly encapsulates the relationship between water, olive groves, mountains and villages in this part of Mágina.

General recommendations

This route is suitable for road cycling and light gravel riding. Check the weather forecast, especially in summer, and plan stops in Huelma and Arbuniel to stock up on supplies. Take care at the junctions with the A-44 and the N-323a and obey the road signs. Take enough water with you, although you will find drinking fountains and rest areas along the route. Ideal for a leisurely ride, combining cycling with short cultural stops.

Rutómetro

Km. 0

The C4 cycle route starts in the charming town of Cambil, in the heart of the Sierra Mágina, where springs, refreshment points and a rich heritage—castles, viewpoints and churches—make it well worth a visit beforehand, ideally planned at the Tourist Information Point. The route heads east along the A-324 towards Huelma and, from the start, offers panoramic views of mountains and valleys. After about 4.5 km, you pass the turn-off to the Cortijo de Bornos on your left and continue straight on, plunging deep into the natural beauty of the mountains.

Km. 6

As you leave the Collado de la Piedra del Águila behind on your right—a natural pass offering breathtaking views of the valleys and mountains of the Sierra Mágina—you’ll come to a turn-off that leads along a farm track for around 400 metres to Mata Bejid, a picturesque 20th-century hamlet of farmhouses. There you will find the Mata Bejid Chapel, steeped in local history, and a spring that feeds a central fountain, creating the perfect spot to rest and enjoy the serenity of the surroundings. Those who prefer to continue the route can head straight on towards Huelma, passing the Cueva de la Solana on the left 500 metres further on; this ancient natural refuge, enveloped in Mediterranean vegetation, lends an air of mystery and charm, inviting you to imagine life in the mountains of yesteryear.

Km. 8,3

The Visitor Centre is situated in the Mata Bejid Public Forest, a protected natural area of great value, where visitors can find out about the trails, wildlife, flora and stunning landscapes of the Sierra Mágina. Next to it, the Peralejo Recreation Area offers ideal facilities for relaxing and enjoying the surroundings, perfect for families, cyclists and walkers. From this point, you can access the R5 (El Peralejo–Fuenmayor) and R6 (El Peralejo–Pico Mágina–Miramundos) walking routes. From here, the route continues along the same road towards Huelma, with the mountain as your travelling companion and stunning views throughout the journey.

Km. 11

On leaving the Monte Mata Bejid Visitor Centre and passing the Gibralberca junction on the right, the route runs alongside the entrance to the Ociomágina Campsite, which focuses on outdoor activities and environmental education. Further on, you reach the Huelma Viewpoint, with spectacular views of the valley and the mountain ranges; shortly afterwards, you come to the CEDEFO (Forest Defence Centre), which plays a key role in protecting the woodland. To the right, the Fuensanta area, with its historic chapel surrounded by nature, invites you to stop for a short break. From here, the route continues along the A-324 towards Huelma, combining history, nature and landscapes of great beauty.

Km. 14,5

After cycling for approximately 3.5 km, the Fuente de la Teja appears on the right-hand side of the road, a site steeped in history and charm. These are a set of old traditional wash houses, now carefully restored, which retain the flavour of the area’s rural past. Outside the covered area stands a drinking trough, a detail that reminds us of the farming and livestock-rearing life of the Sierra Mágina. The fountain is an ideal spot for a break, where cyclists and walkers can cool off, rest and enjoy the natural surroundings before continuing on their way.

Km. 15,7

Huelma, in the heart of the Sierra Mágina, offers parks, rest areas, bars and shops where you can recharge your batteries, as well as attractions such as the castle, the Church of La Asunción and the Parque del Almazara. The route continues along the JA-4204 towards Arbuniel and, after 3.5 km, passes the remains of an ancient aqueduct before continuing straight on through olive groves and the characteristic landscape of the mountains.

Km. 25,4

After almost 10 km through centuries-old olive groves and fields of cereals and fodder crops, the route reaches a junction where you turn right onto the JA-3205 towards Arbuniel. After 2.8 km, on the left is the entrance to the Salinas de los Montes, in Montejícar, a historic and scenic spot ideal for a brief visit. Very close by, at the Arroyo del Muerto, the old track branches off to the right, where an old bridge still stands: the Puente del Barranco del Muerto. Hidden amongst the vegetation but signposted, it offers an interesting archaeological spot in the heart of the countryside.

Km. 32,4

Arbuniel, a picturesque hamlet in Cambil, retains the rural charm of the Sierra Mágina and welcomes visitors with the Nacimiento del Río Arbuniel recreation area, a green space with tables, fountains, irrigation channels and plenty of shade – the perfect spot to relax. With its bars, shops and charming streets, it invites you to stroll among its traditional irrigation channels before continuing northwards along the JA-3207 towards Cambil, passing through the stunning mountain landscape. From here, you can link up with the Water Route, a circular itinerary that starts at the river’s source and its pond. Along the route, you can enjoy the numerous fountains, irrigation channels and mills of Arbuniel.

Km. 42,7

When you reach the bridge crossing the motorway, continue straight ahead, passing the exit for the Jaén–Bailén motorway on your right. Once you have crossed the bridge, continue towards Carchelejo–Cárchel, with the first views of the hills flanking the route. At the “STOP” sign, turn right onto the N-323a (Bailén–Motril), continuing towards Carchelejo–Cárchel. To the left lies the Los Morrones hill, with the typical vegetation of the Sierra Mágina; to the right, beyond the River Campillo, rises Cerro Pinar, forming a natural setting that combines olive groves, Mediterranean scrub and pine forest.

Km. 47,6

On this stretch, you will cross another bridge leading to the motorway, similar to the previous one. Stop at the STOP sign and continue straight on towards La Cerradura (N-323) / Cambil–Huelma (A-324). A little further on, on the left, you will find the El Oasis service area, an ideal place to take a break, cool off or have a snack before continuing your journey. After the roundabout just ahead, take the second exit, continuing towards La Cerradura / Cambil–Huelma. At the next bridge connecting to the A-44, stop again at the STOP sign and turn right to join the A-324 and continue towards Cambil, with the landscapes of the Sierra Mágina as your backdrop.

Km. 55,7

After covering 8.1 km, we return to the town centre of Cambil, the starting and finishing point of the route. This town, in the heart of the Sierra Mágina, invites you to discover a rich historical and cultural heritage: castles and defensive towers that bear witness to centuries of history; churches and chapels that reflect the local religious tradition. Cambil also offers rest and refreshment stops, squares and parks where you can relax after the walk, as well as viewpoints with sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding olive groves and mountainous landscape. Here you can enjoy a well-deserved break, taking in the beauty of the surroundings and the endless green of the olive groves that characterise the Sierra Mágina.

Galería de fotos

A stone table and bench set situated in a shady spot amongst trees and dense foliage. With its earthen floor and intimate atmosphere, the space conveys a sense of tranquillity and refuge in the heart of nature. — Peralejo Leisure Area

Small waterfalls cascade down beside a stone structure with wooden railings, set in a natural landscape criss-crossed by water. The scene combines vegetation, rock and a gentle stream, creating a fresh and serene image. — Peralejo Leisure Area

A stone bell tower with a bell visible through its opening, situated next to a large rock formation rising above the landscape. The dark sky, covered in dramatic clouds, lends the scene an intense atmosphere and great visual impact. — Cambil

A calm stretch of water surrounded by trees and vegetation, with clear reflections on the surface. In the background, mountains can be glimpsed beneath a gentle sky, creating a serene and luminous scene. — Source of the River Arbuniel

An aerial view of a village centre with narrow streets and houses clustered around a stone church with a bell tower. The image shows the village’s compact layout and the prominent role played by the church in the overall scene. — Cambil

244 resultados

Valdepeñas de Jaén – Noalejo – Campillo de Arenas (C1)

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Albanchez de Mágina

Albánchez de Mágina

Turismo activo

Participación Activa

Paisaje

Flora

Fauna

Geología

Tradiciones

Patrimonio

Bedmar y Garcíez

Oficina de Turismo de Huelma

Noalejo

Bélmez de la Moraleda

Cabra del Santo Cristo

Cambil

Campillo de Arenas

Cueva de la Graja – Los Caracoles – Pinar de Cánava (R1)

Albanchez de Mágina – Cima del Aznaitín

Columpio Gigante de Torres – Barranco del Arroyuelo – Portillo de la Zarzadilla

Área Recreativa Fuenmayor – Albanchez de Mágina

Jaén – Puente de la Sierra – Otíñar – Carchelejo – La Guardia (C2)

Fuenmayor, Navaparis, altos de Mágina (C3)

Cambil – Mata Bejid – Huelma –Arbuniel (C4)

Torres – Mata Bejid – AR Río Cuadros –Bedmar – Pinar de Cánava – Puerto de Trisla (C5)

Bélmez de la Moraleda – Cabra de Santo Cristo -Solera (C6)

Cabra del Santo Cristo · Estación de Huesa · Alicún de Ortega · Estación de Cabra del Santo Cristo (C7)

Bedmar – Jódar – Paraje Natural Alto Guadalquivir - Úbeda – Baeza (C8)

Área Recreativa El Peralejo – Área Recreativa Fuenmayor

Área Recreativa El Peralejo – Pico Mágina - Miramundos (R6)

Barranco del Gargantón

Área Recreativa Río Cuadros – Caño del Aguadero

Piedra del Palo

Mirador del Pico Almadén

Mirador de la Alberquilla

Centro de vuelo de Pegalajar - 7 Pilillas

Cárcheles

Huelma

Jimena

Jódar

Pegalajar

Larva

Torres

Mancha Real

La Guardia de Jaén

Antiguo Ayuntamiento de Larva

FUENTE DE LA SEDA

Agua e historia se entrelazan en un manantial que recuerda la antigua prosperidad sedera del municipio.

Ermita,Santuario de cuadros - Bedmar

Castillo de Albanchez de Mágina

Refugio de Miramundos

Paraje de Hútar

Barranco y Área Recreativa El Peralejo

Área recreativa la Peñuela

Área Recreativa de Gibralberca

Área recreativa La Cañada

Paraje y manantial de Fuenmayor - Área recreativa

Oficina de Turismo de Cambil y Arbuniel

Oficina de Turismo de Cabra del Santo Cristo

Oficina de Turismo de Noalejo

Centro de Visitantes Mata Bejid

Centro Interpretación del Aceite de Sierra Mágina D.O.P

Centro de Interpretación "La Leyenda y la Frontera"

Museo de Historia Local de Jódar

Centro de Interpretación Pioneros de la Fotografía - Casa Arturo Cerdá y Rico

Centro de Interpretación “El Pajarillo”

Aula de la naturaleza

Refugio del Cerro de Enmedio

Oleoturismo

Gastronomía

Ecoturismo

Castillo Viejo de Bedmar

Castillo Nuevo de Bedmar

Castillo de Bélmez

Castillejo del Cortijo de Neblín

Castillejo del Barranco de Aguas Amarguillas

Castillejo del Cerro de San Juan

Castillo de Cambil

Castillo de Alhabar o Al Habar

Castillo de Mata Bejid

Castillo de Arenas

Castillo de Solera (s.XIII)

Castillo-Fortaleza de Alburquerque (s.XVI)

Castillo de Jimena

Castillo de Jódar

Castillo de La Guardia de Jaén

Castillo de Ríez

Mirador El Morrón

Mirador Peña del Aguila

Vías de escalada en Peña Castillo

7 vías de escalada (1. Nazarí, 2. Sefarad, 3. Quanbyl, 4. Al-Wahhab 5. Branchy, 6. Planetaceituna, 7. El Olivo Boquerón)

Zonas de escalada de Pegalajar

(1. En bloque: Perdigón, El Ático, Escondite; 2. Deportiva: Arabaico, Aromático, Iniciación; 3. Clásica: Portichuelo, Peña de los Buitres, Peña Grajera)

Vía Ferrata Al Manzur en la Serrezuela de Bedmar

Vía ferrata Cambil

Museo del Agua en el lavadero del Chopo

Conexión con Larva (C9)

Sectores de Escalada Deportiva en Torres

Zona de Escalada de Jódar

Cerro Golondrina

Zona de Escalada de Bedmar / La Serrezuela

Castillo de la Guardia

Piedra del Palo – Embalse del Quiebrajano

Peña del Castillo de Cambil

Sector Santa Lucía

Zona de Escalada de Cueva Palomera

Despegue de la Peña del Águila

Despegue del Almadén

Cultural

Etnografía

Arte rupestre

Paraje del Caño del Aguadero

Torre del Reloj

Fuente de los siete caños

Casacada Caldera del Tío Lobo

Iglesia Parroquial de Santo Domingo

Palacio de los marqueses de Camarasa o de los Cobos

La Puente

Columpio Gigante de Torres

Cueva del Morrón

Cimbras y Pasarelas colgantes

Sendero “Muro Alto”

Torre del Reloj

Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción

Castillos Viejo y Nuevo

Centro de Interpretación Paleomágina

Via Ferrata Al-Manzur

Palacio de los Marqueses de Viana de Garcíez

Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Cuadros

Mirador del Torreón de Cuadros

Sociedad Cooperativa Andaluza Bedmarense Magnasur

Consejo Regulador Denominación de Origen Sierra Mágina

Adelfar del río Cuadros

Cascada del Zurreón

Centro de Interpretación de las Caras de Bélmez

La casa de las caras de María Gómez

La Torre del Lucero

Fuente del Gargantón

Cuevas del Chato y Baltibañas

Barranco del Arroyo Gargantón

Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Expectación

Centro de Interpretación Casa Arturo Cerdá y Rico

Casa de la misericordia

Paraje del Nacimiento

La encina milenaria - Cabra del Santo Cristo

El Cerro de Cabeza Montosa

Puente sobre el arroyo Salado

Puente de tierra

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación

Ruinas del Castillo de Arenas

Ermita de Santa Lucía y Paraje de Puerta de Arenas

Ermita y Museo de la Patrona Santísima Virgen de la Cabeza

Centro de Interpretación “La Leyenda y la Frontera”

La Casa forestal de Prados Bajos

Sierra de Campillo : Barranco del Monasterio, Mirador de La Alberquilla, El Paraje de la Piedra del Palo

Iglesia de Santiago el Mayor

La Cueva de la Graja

Paraje de Cánava

La Ermita de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios

El Pilar y la Albarrada de la fuente del Moro

La Cruz de la Atalaya

Los caracoles

Pinar de Cánava

Iglesia de la Asunción

Centro de Interpretación “Xodar” de la historia del castillo

Colección museográfica “La artesanía del esparto en la historia de Jódar”

Huerto de la Cora

Iglesia Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles

Iglesia de San Juan Evangelista de Mancha Real

Antiguo Convento de los Carmelitas Descalzos

Mirador El Morrón

Mirador de Peña del Águila

Pico Mojón Blanco

Sistema hidráulico: Fuente de la Reja - La Charca – Huertas

La Serrezuela de Pegalajar

Área Recreativa “Siete Pilillas”

La Cueva de los Majuelos

Arco de la Encarnación

Iglesia de la Santa Cruz

Ayuntamiento de Pegalajar

Centro de interpretación de la Caminería de La Cerradura

Lavadero Municipal de Pegalajar

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios

Convento de Cazalla

Iglesia Parroquial de San Pedro Apóstol

Antiguo Ayuntamiento de Larva

El Cerro de Castellón

Museo de Artes y Costumbres Tradicionales de Larva

Pilar–Lavadero de Larva

Área recreativa “La Cañada”

Castillo de La Guardia de Jaén

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción

Lavadero público de la Segunda República y Museo

Conjunto Monumental Plaza Isabel II

Necrópolis Visigoda de Cerrillo Salido

Cueva Cabrera

Ruinas de Castellón de Cazalla

Iglesia Santuario del Santo Cristo de la Misericordia

Ermita de San Marcos

Fuente de Carchalejo

Paraje Cazalla

Cueva del Puerto de las Palomas

Los Llanos de Palomares

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción

Ayuntamiento de Noalejo

Ermita de la Virgen de Belén

Réplicas de las sábanas Santas de Turín

Ruta del Santo Custodio

Centro de Interpretación de La Santería

Ermita de la Virgen de la Cabeza en Hoya del Salobral

Paraje de Navalcán

Casa de la Fundadora Doña Mencía de Salcedo

Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción

El Museo del Agua

Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Fuensanta

Casco urbano de Huelma

Pico Mágina y Miramundos

Ermita de San Sebastián y Fuente del Santo

La fuente de Carchelejo

Descubre nuestra pasión, paso a paso

Despegue de la Peña del Águila

ExpoHuelma: Feria de Muestras del Parque Natural Sierra Mágina

Procesión del Rosario de Los Hachones

Fiestas Patronales en honor del Santo Cristo de Cabra

Las Fiestas de Moros y Cristianos de Bélmez de la Moraleda

Recreación de “Batalla de 1823”

La fiesta de “Moros y Cristianos”

Castillo de Cambil y Alhabar

Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción

Casa Palacio

Antiguo Hospital de Pobres Pasajeros

Casa de los Salazares

Nacimiento del río Arbuniel

Iglesia Parroquial San Juan Bautista de Arbuniel

Las Fiestas y tradiciones de Huelma

Conjunto histórico

Castillo de las Peñuelas

Ayuntamiento de Pegalajar

El Festival de Arte flamenco

Puente sobre el Arroyo “Salao”

Paraje de “El Pozuelo”

Mirador Campos de Larva

Feria de San Marcos

Fiestas Patronales de la Virgen de Belén

Fiesta de la Floración del cerezo

Fallas de San José

Moniduras

Conjunto Monumental Plaza Isabel II

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