Our Routes on the Island
Lanzarote offers ideal conditions for road cyclists and mountain bikers: quiet roads, volcanic landscapes, and varied routes ranging from coastal paths to climbs.
Here you'll find our best road bike and MTB routes for your cycling vacation in Lanzarote.
Road bike routes
Seaside City Scooter
📏 Distance: 64 km
⏱️ Duration: 3:15 h
⛰️ Elevation gain: 390 m
🟢 Level: Easy
A relaxed road bike route with a coastal vibe: minimal elevation gain, beautiful ocean views, and quiet stretches through Lanzarote’s characteristic landscape.
Perfect for a casual ride, your first tour of the island, or a relaxing day on your bike.
Hop On, Hop Off
📏 Distance: 45.5 km
⏱️ Duration: 2:10 h
⛰️ Elevation gain: 640 m
🟢 Level: Easy
A compact road bike route through Lanzarote's volcanic landscape: quiet roads, lava fields, white architecture, and the moon-like scenery around Timanfaya.
At 45 km and 640 meters of elevation gain, this loop is challenging but definitely doable. If you ride counterclockwise, you'll often benefit from a tailwind on the open stretches.
Timanfaya Royal
📏 Distance: 63 km
⏱️ Duration: 3:00 h
⛰️ Elevation gain: 840 m
🟠 Level: Medium
An impressive road bike route through one of Lanzarote’s most spectacular landscapes: black lava fields, open roads, and the unique scenery surrounding Timanfaya National Park.
Perfect for anyone looking for a challenging hike with a real volcanic vibe and stunning views.
Funky Famara
📏 Distance: 83 km
⏱️ Duration: 4:00 h
⛰️ Elevation gain: 1,150 m
🟠 Level: Medium
A distinctive road bike route toward Famara: open roads, views of the Atlantic, and the impressive backdrop of the Famara Cliffs.
This route combines spirited driving with a genuine surfer vibe, rugged coastal scenery, and one of the island’s most impressive views. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to experience Lanzarote at its wildest, windiest, and most photogenic.
Salty South
📏 Distance: 75 km
⏱️ Duration: 3:30 h
⛰️ Elevation gain: 1,040 m
🟠 Level: Medium
A varied road bike route in southern Lanzarote: quiet roads, sweeping views, and the unique landscape around the Salinas.
The salt flats in the south give the route its own unique character and make it a beautiful loop for anyone who wants to experience Lanzarote beyond the well-known volcanic landscapes.
Tabayesco Total
📏 Distance: 106 km
⏱️ Duration: 5:00 h
⛰️ Elevation gain: 1,460 m
🔴 Level: Challenging
A challenging road bike route featuring one of Lanzarote's most famous climbs: the long, steady climb to Tabayesco.
The route combines quiet roads, sweeping views, and a true mountain experience. It’s perfect for anyone looking for a more challenging ride and wanting to experience Lanzarote’s rugged side.
Mirador del Rio
📏 Distance: 117 km
⏱️ Duration: 5:40 h
⛰️ Elevation gain: 1,670 m
🔴 Level: Challenging
An impressive road bike route in northern Lanzarote featuring one of the island's most beautiful viewpoints: the Mirador del Río.
The route takes you along quiet roads, long climbs, and open landscapes all the way up to the cliffs. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with a view of La Graciosa before heading back down through fast descents and typical Lanzarote villages. Perfect for anyone looking for a challenging ride with truly breathtaking panoramic views.
Legs Don't Lie
📏 Distance: 146 km
⏱️ Duration: 7:20 h
⛰️ Elevation gain: 1,960 m
🔴 Level: Challenging
A challenging road bike route for anyone who wants to put their legs to the test. This loop combines longer climbs, open roads, and Lanzarote’s typically rugged landscape.
Perfect for athletic riders who want to rack up elevation gain, maintain a steady pace, and experience the island at its most intense.
Around the Island
📏 Distance: 184 km
⏱️ Duration: 9:00 h
⛰️ Elevation gain: 2,560 m
🔴 Level: Challenging
The grand tour for anyone who wants to truly experience Lanzarote: coastal roads, volcanic landscapes, open plains, long climbs, and traditional villages—all in one route.
"Around the Island" showcases the island's full diversity and is perfect for athletic cyclists looking for a long, varied road bike tour with a real sense of adventure.
MTB Routes