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Andalusia
Almería
Campo Tabernas
Tabernas

Tabernas Ravine – Cerro del Cautivo loop from Tabernas

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Spain
Andalusia
Almería
Campo Tabernas
Tabernas

Tabernas Ravine – Cerro del Cautivo loop from Tabernas

Hard

5.0

(3)

15

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Tabernas Ravine – Cerro del Cautivo loop from Tabernas

05:43

21.0km

300m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Paraje Natural de Sierra Alhamilla

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Parking

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6.14 km

View of the Desert Valley

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2

7.53 km

Tabernas Ravine

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Very good to drive sand gravel path

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9.86 km

Oasis of Lawrence of Arabia

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Curious to see these palm trees in the middle of the desert.

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10.0 km

Cerro del Cautivo

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Surprising appearance, those palm trees in this place.

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10.2 km

Tabernas Oasis

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The dry river bed, which serves as our path, does not carry much water even in rainy seasons. The barren environmental conditions of the desert with over 3,000 hours of …

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11.0 km

Tabernas Desert Rock Formations

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The Tabernas Desert is famous for its unique rock formations and arid landscape, which has been shaped by erosion over millions of years. These rocks and geological formations create an …

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11.2 km

Tabernas Desert Natural Area

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It is considered the only actual desert area on the entire European continent. Its landscape is characteristic of badlands, with impressive geological formations and a rich variety of environmental resources.

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11.6 km

Escalera Ruta El Cautivo

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The Escalera Ruta el Cautivo is a hiking route located in the Tabernas Desert, in the province of Almería, Andalusia. This route is known for its impressive panoramic views and for the staircase that is part of the route.

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21.0 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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17.3 km

1.64 km

1.59 km

570 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

5.88 km

1.06 km

789 m

346 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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