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Route description: The Legendary Sa Calobra Route from Alcúdia

This road cycling route from Alcúdia is the ultimate challenge for experienced cyclists, highlighting the iconic climb of Sa Calobra. The route takes you through the picturesque rural areas of Mallorca, with stops in charming villages and stunning viewpoints, ultimately conquering the famous hairpin turns of Sa Calobra. Expect plenty of ascents and challenging descents, combined with the beauty of the Serra de Tramuntana.

Start in Alcúdia – Horse Farm
You begin in Alcúdia and head towards the Horse Farm via quiet, rural roads towards Sant Miquel de Campanet. This area is perfect for cycling, surrounded by farmland and olive groves.

Campanet, Moscari, and Selva
In Campanet and Moscari, you can experience the atmosphere of authentic Mallorca with charming village squares. The ride continues towards Selva, a picturesque village at the foot of the mountains, where the first slopes begin.

Mirador de sa Volta des Jurat and Caimari
From Selva, you ride to the viewpoint Mirador de sa Volta des Jurat. After this, you pass through Caimari, a mountain village known as the gateway to the Tramuntana mountains.

Climb to Coll de sa Batalla and Mirador de Caimari
Here begins one of the first real climbs: the Coll de sa Batalla (576 m). Along the way, you can stop at the Mirador de Caimari and later at the Mirador de Pedra en Sec for spectacular views over the mountain landscape.

Mirador de s'Entreforc and Aqueduct d'Escorca
After the climb, you pass the impressive Mirador de s'Entreforc and the Aqueduct d'Escorca, where you can enjoy views of the deep valleys of the Serra de Tramuntana.

Coll dels Reis and Nus de sa Corbata
You now ride to the top of Coll dels Reis and reach the famous Nus de sa Corbata (the knot in the road), where the road winds like a spiral, an iconic image on this route.

Descent to Sa Calobra and Port de Sa Calobra
The exciting descent to Sa Calobra (Port de Sa Calobra) is technically demanding. Here you will find some of the most iconic hairpin turns. At the harbor, you can pause and enjoy the view of the sea.

The climb from Sa Calobra
The return journey starts with the famous climb from Sa Calobra (9.5 km long, with an average gradient of 7.2%). This climb is considered one of the most beautiful in Europe but requires endurance and technique.

Return via Coll dels Reis, Escorca, Pixarells, and Coll de Femenia
After completing the Sa Calobra climb, you continue the route through Escorca towards Coll de Femenia and then descend the long, beautiful descent towards Port de Pollença.

Port de Pollença – Alcúdia
After Port de Pollença, you'll cycle along the coast, with views over the Badia de Pollença and end the ride back in Alcúdia.

Conclusion:

Distance: Approximately 119 km

Elevation gain: Approximately 2,700 m

Duration: 5-7 hours, depending on climbing pace and breaks

Difficulty level: Very challenging, suitable for experienced riders

Highlights:

The rural roads and villages of Sant Miquel de Campanet, Moscari, and Selva

Beautiful mountain views from Mirador de sa Volta des Jurat, Mirador de Caimari, and Mirador de Pedra en Sec

Impressive hairpin turns and the iconic climb of Sa Calobra

Quiet coastlines along Badia de Pollença on the return

This route offers a breathtaking experience through the mountains of Mallorca and is characterized by spectacular views, challenging climbs, and technical descents.

Have fun.