Cabárceno by guided e-bike

What it is

A tour of about three hours around Cabárceno by e-bike, with a park guide and in a small group. The website says a maximum of eight people, and the official map of March 2026 says seven. Along the way the guide explains how the park works on species conservation, curiosities about the animals and the environmental recovery of the former iron mine in the 1990s. You set your own pedalling pace, and the electric assistance takes the weight off the hills.

Cabárceno covers 750 hectares in the Pisueña valley, in a karst landscape left by centuries of mining: iron was extracted here before the Romans arrived. More than 5,000 trees were planted to recover it, and today it has more than 20 kilometres of roads inside. Doing it by bike is the way to see it unhurriedly, without hunting for parking at every enclosure.

When and how much

From 1 October to 30 December, Saturday to Wednesday. You meet at 9:45 at the brown bear enclosure; departure is at 10:00, and the tour ends around 13:00. It costs €85 per adult and €65 per child aged 9 to 12, with entry, the gondola and the bike included. Book on 942 318 950 or at [email protected].

Who it is for

For ages 9 and over with some cycling practice; under-18s always go with an adult. You do not need to be fit, but the park asks for some experience handling a bike: if a child has only just taken off the stabilisers, it is better to wait for another season. The website does not publish an equipment list: wear comfortable layers, because autumn mornings in the valley are cool, and trainers.

After the ride

As you finish around one o'clock, you have the afternoon to carry on by yourself: the ticket is valid all day, until sunset, although some animals are brought in from 17:45. In November and December the park is open until 17:00 on weekdays and until 18:00 at weekends and on public holidays. For lunch, the café and the burger place are in the bear area, the same area as the starting point.

The gondola included in the price runs with limitations in winter: from 2 November 2026 to 28 February 2027 its two lines open alternately for maintenance, so ask which line is running. If you want more, the birds of prey display has shows at 12:00 and 16:00 at weekends from October to April. You will find park prices and entrances in the park drive.