Montanas Vacias (Empty Mountains) is a 700km (420 mile) route but it also has several options that enable you to tweak (down to around 150km, up to the full 700km).
The Serranía Celtibérica, known as the Spanish Lapland, is an expanse in central Spain that makes up 13% of the country’s total area. At the heart of this region is the Montes Universales, an area inhabited by less than one person per square kilometer.
Along the route, riders will experience an array of medieval villages, natural parks, high plateaux, and infinite pine forests. It’s a far cry from the bustling mediterranean image many visitors have of Spain.
As beautiful as it is to ride through, it’s important the experience isn’t overly romanticized. Spanish Lapland is facing many serious issues, including a slowly disappearing way of life and a dwindling population that is migrating out of the area toward more developed hubs.
Spanish Lapland (montanasvacias.com)
Montanas Vacías Google My Maps
Route type: Long Distance Circular