This clockwise route explores the area around Benalua, the Badlands of Guadix in the Geopark. The walk is 14.8km long, has an elevation of 226m and takes about 5 hours to complete.
The walk explores the area east of Benalúa in an area of exceptional beauty in the Guadix area known as the Geoparque. The track begins on the Camino de San Torcuato and after a while, we find ourselves following a section of the old train route between Murcia and Granada. We then come to the Rambla de Zaujena and a series of caves, some of which are still inhabited. We take a left here and make our way up to the Mirador del Cerro Kabila just above the village with fantastic views of Benalúa, the Badlands and the Sierra Nevada. We retrace our steps and then follow the SLA 279. As we circle round, the uphill ascent begins as we make our way to the Rambla del Agua. We then follow the same path as before to return to the starting point.
Ruta de los Miradores de Benalúa
| Distance | 14.803 km |
| Duration | 5 hours 16 minutes GPX ------ 4 hours 16 mins (Naismith) |
| Total Climb | 226 m |
| Highest Point | 978 m |
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Meeting Point: Parking near Guadix for Badlands Route
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