This route explores the hills above Monachil. The route is 12.2 km long, has an elevation of 403 m and takes about 4 hours to complete.
The route starts at the Collado del Muerto (1491 m) on the Carretera El Purche. From here, we walk clockwise following the Camino Real de los Neveros up to the Cerro de Cuesta Bermeja (at almost 1680 m). We continue on to the Collado de las Víboras (1677 m) before making our way down to the Río Monachil, circling round the Cerro de Manolete. There is then a gentle uphill section therough Las Mimbres back to the starting point.
Distance | 12.177 km |
Duration | 4 hours 11 minutes GPX ------ 4 hours 3 mins (Naismith) |
Total Climb | 403 m |
Highest Point | 1691 m |
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Meeting Point: Parking Puerto El Purche
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