Empty Mountains

Exploring Empty Mountains: Discover the Bikepacking Route through Spanish Lapland

The Empty Mountains Route stands as a fascinating journey through the unpopulated but beautiful Spanish Lapland, covering extensive territories in the provinces of Teruel, Cuenca, Guadalajara and Soria. More than a simple scenic tour, this Bikepacking or alforgeo route immerses itself in the Universal Mountains and the Gúdar and Javalambre mountain ranges, offering a unique experience through forest roads and tracks.

Freedom in Every Pedal

Empty Mountains is a route without temporal ties or fixed routes. You have the power to choose when to undertake it, where to travel and with whom to share the adventure. This concept of free route materializes in multiple sections, avoiding the notion of predetermined stages. It gives you the flexibility to decide the duration and paths to explore, without the pressure of reaching specific destinations.

Segments and Shortcuts: Design Your Own Course

To facilitate mobility between various geographic regions, they have established several link sections or shortcuts. This allows bikepacking enthusiasts to design custom tours, varying in length from 150 to 700 km, regardless of the starting point.

Main Stretches of Empty Mountains

The route is divided into several sections, each with its own identity and challenges. From the Sierra de Albarracín to the Tajo, the Serranía de Cuenca, Javalambre, Gúdar and several strategic shortcuts, each segment offers a unique experience. You can download the GPX track for each section from the official website.

• Sierra de Albarracín (MV1): Teruel – Birth of the Tajo (137 km)
• The Tagus (MV2): Birth of the Tajo – Zaorejas (116 km)
• Serranía de Cuenca (MV3): Zaorejas – Marquesado Lagoon (140 km)
• Javawire (MV4): Marquesado Lagoon – La Puebla de Valverde (130 km)
• Gudar (MV5): La Puebla de Valverde – Teruel (160 km)
• Strategic Shortcuts (L1-L5): From short sections to longer options.

Explore and Customize your Trip

In the “Extras” section of the website, you will find additional ideas and tracks to inspire your own journey. From short loops like the “Javalambre Loop” to longer routes like the “Castillos Loop,” the possibilities are vast. Combine sections, discover new viewpoints and immerse yourself in the richness of Montañas Vacías.

Official Guide: Your Companion in Adventure

The Official Guide to Empty Mountains, available on the web, provides detailed information in Spanish. We thank Ernesto Pastor, the precursor of this initiative, for opening the doors to this often unknown region. For up-to-date details on this growing project.

Discover the Essence of Empty Mountains

Empty Mountains is not just a route, it is an invitation to explore the beauty of Spanish Lapland. Dare to personalize your trip, pedal along unique trails and immerse yourself in landscapes that reveal the true greatness of this region. Empty Mountains awaits you with open arms for an unforgettable experience!