View of the Climbing Wall – View of Penya Roja loop from Xaló

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View of the Climbing Wall – View of Penya Roja loop from Xaló

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View of the Climbing Wall – View of Penya Roja loop from Xaló

04:02

11.2km

440m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.82 km for 142 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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149 m

Església de Santa Maria de Xaló

Highlight • Religious Site

The Església de Santa Maria de Xaló, the parish church of Santa María, is an impressive house of worship with an imposing facade.

The church was built on the remains of an ancient parish church, which itself had been built over a mosque. Construction of the Santa María parish church began in the 18th century and was completed in 1831 with the participation and assistance of the inhabitants of Xaló.

It is built in the Neoclassical style and houses the image of the Virgen Pobre (Poor Virgin), which, according to legend, was found in a very poor state by a farmer and became the patron saint of Xaló. This image is located on the main altar and likely dates from between the 13th and 16th centuries.

The Santa María de Xaló parish church has a Latin cross floor plan with three naves and a magnificent octagonal bell tower.

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1.19 km

Section of Oleanders and Vineyards by the River

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful path along the river. Unfortunately, it is becoming increasingly dirty with dog excrement.

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2.56 km

View of the Climbing Wall

Highlight • Climb

Anyone who wants to climb there is in good hands

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3.05 km

View of Penya Roja

Highlight • Climb

It's an insider tip. Exhausting but great.

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5.87 km

Viewpoint with a Hidden Vista

Highlight • Viewpoint

Short length of trail with significant (but safe???) exposure. Not for the very faint hearted but otherwise OK. Links Font d'Aixa to Castell d'Aixa peak via Coll del Trencall. You need to crouch slightly to get through the narrow route. One of my local special places to pause have a cup of coffee from a flask and think how lucky we are to have such fantastic locations.

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5.96 km

Coll del Trencall del Matxo

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The route is beautiful, whether to the right or left. But steep down to Font Aixa. Better the other way around.

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7.22 km

Castell d'Aixa Ruins and Viewpoint

Highlight • Castle

The ruins of the castle at about 600 meters above sea level allow you to enjoy very beautiful views in all directions. Formerly the castle consisted of several towers, walls and other structures but today only sections of its foundations and walls are preserved and the most remarkable thing is its rectangular tower with three pools and a fountain.

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8.15 km

Ruins Above Xaló

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice to walk on partially secretive paths

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.49 km

2.82 km

1.52 km

1.10 km

215 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.00 km

2.67 km

1.61 km

873 m

705 m

361 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 18 October

18°C

12°C

76 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

May 17, 2026,20260517 🇪🇸: Lliber - Castel d’Aixa - Xaló

Today we left the roads to the cyclists and hiked here in our vicinity. We started in Lliber and climbed up in the direction of Castell d‘ Aixa. We preferred to skip the last section to the summit, we didn't trust the weather. But we had also been up there several times before. The paths are marked and well-developed, good …

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