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Trips and hikes in the Sierra Nevada mountains

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Trips and hikes in the Sierra Nevada mountains
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The Sierra Nevada, the highest mountain range in the Iberian Peninsula, is easily accessible by several roads and has a number of marked hiking trails. The mountain range is about a hundred kilometers long, so the possibilities for hiking are really extensive. Let's see what all the interesting things you can do here.

Trip to Velet

Probably the most famous trip in the entire Sierra Nevada is a drive from Granada to the Hoya de la Mora car park (2,515 m above sea level) and from there to the second highest peak of the mountains – Velet. But count on the fact that during the winter and spring there is a lot of snow and in the summer you will be sintered by heat

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Spring trip to Hoya de la Mora

Starting point in the Sierra Nevada

Altitude: 2 510 m / 8 235 ft

In Andalusia, it is said that you can ski and swim in the sea in one day. This is due to the fact that the high Sierra Nevada mountains are located here. The highest peak here – Mulhacén is also the highest point of mainland Spain. The most classic trip to the Sierra Nevada is from the famous city of Granada and the destination is the top of Veleta. In the spring, when there is still a lot of snow, a walk around the Hoya de la Mora car park will be enough continue reading

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Ascent to Velet

Ascent to the second highest mountain in the Sierra Nevada

Altitude: 3 009 m / 9 872 ft

Veleta (3,396 m above sea level) is the second highest mountain in the Sierra Nevada and the third highest mountain in mainland Spain. Despite the fact that it is almost 3,400 meters above sea level, it is easily accessible, basically also by bike (except for the final short climb) because the highest road in Europe leads to the saddle below it (but closed for normal traffic). The starting point is the parking lot Hoya de la Mora (2,514 m above sea level) from where it is about 5 kilometers and 865 altitude meters continue reading

Ascent to Mulhacen

Another popular trip is the ascent to the highest mountain in mainland Spain – Mulhacen. The easiest ascent to it is from the southern side of the mountains, where the minibus will take you up to an altitude of 2,700 meters above sea level.

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Ascent to Mulhacén (3,482 m above sea level)

Ascent to the highest mountain in mainland Spain

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| Altitude: 3 482 m / 11 424 ft

The ascent to Mulhacén from the south is not very difficult, especially when you approach the summit by bus, which is operated by the national park administration and which will take you up to 2,700 m above sea level. Malaga, where temperatures are above 30C. You can cool off during the day and still enjoy the views of the entire mountain range. continue reading

Ridge over the Sierra Nevada

A really interesting and challenging act is the crossing of the entire ridge of the mountains. A 110-kilometer walk and five altitude kilometers up and down await you. The western starting point of the ridge is the town of Lanjaron (650 m above sea level) with a picturesque castle. Eastern then Ohanes

The village of Alpujarras

On the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada you will find the picturesque villages of Alpujarras such as Capileira, Bubion, Trevelez or Orgiva, which are definitely worth a visit.

Guadix

To the north of the mountains lies the interesting city of Guadix with a beautiful cathedral, castle and especially cave dwellings. From the city there is of course a nice view of the Sierra Nevada

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Tour of Guadix

City with cave dwellings

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| Altitude: 920 m / 3 018 ft

The tour of Guadix is definitely not monotonous. You will start in the historic center with the dominant cathedral. A little further on is the quite picturesque Plaza de la Constitucion. Then a monastery and a nice castle. From here you can take a walk to the cave district. It is interesting to visit the city even in the evening, when the main sights are nicely lit. continue reading

La Calahorra

At the foot of the mountains you will find one of the most famous castles in southern Spain – La Calahorra, which is located on a hill above the town of the same name.

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A tour of the town of La Calahorra

A small town under the famous castle

Altitude: 1 195 m / 3 921 ft

The small town of La Calahorra is a tourist destination for basically one reason – there is a beautiful castle of the same name La Calahorra. The city is also a good starting point for hikes to the Sierra Nevada. Outside the castle on a small hill above the town, you will find only a nice church. The city itself seems quite shabby and half deserted continue reading

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