Die Don Quijote Route mit dem Fahrrad

This is a 2-weeks, circular route, for intermediate cyclists, that roughly follows the route of don Quixote, an ex-European Cultural Route across La Mancha, a region characterized by its cultural and environmental value.

The route starts in the ancient city of Toledo, and crosses plains to reach the Montes de Toledo, and Sierra Morena foothills, discovering beautiful windmills, main squares, castles and popular architecture, as well as the environmental wealth provided by wetlands and lagoons to the whole area. A long list of places of interest with surprisingly enjoyable sections, and others that push us to cope with the steppes as best as we can. This route helps us discover this unknown destination for cycling.

Since 1986 the Historic City of Toledo is a World Heritage Site, and since 1980 the Mancha Húmeda is a Biosphere Reserve.

Almagro and Villanueva de los Infantes are members of the net the most beautiful towns of Spain; Belmonte is part of the network of the magical towns of Spain, and Consuegra is a member of the net Medieval Cities and Villages.

In addition, we remind you that Toledo was the Spanish Capital of Gastronomy 2016.

The Tablas de Daimiel National Park is a protected wetland according to the RAMSAR Convention, as well as being listed as SCI. Moreover this route runs through La Mancha wetlands, and the Lagunas de Ruidera Natural Park, sites classified as SCI (Site of Community Importance); the La Mancha wetlands, and the Tablas de Daimiel National Park, areas protected as SPA (Special Protection Area) in the Natura 2000 network.