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Huétor Vega

Tajo de las Palomas – View of Monachil Gorge loop from Huétor Vega

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Spain
Andalusia
Granada
Comarca de la Vega de Granada
Huétor Vega

Tajo de las Palomas – View of Monachil Gorge loop from Huétor Vega

Hard

19

runners

Tajo de las Palomas – View of Monachil Gorge loop from Huétor Vega

01:54

15.5km

480m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.42 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

2

2.53 km

Monachil

Highlight • Settlement

Monachil is a small town located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada and crossed by the same river that bears the town's name. The valley where the center is located faces directly the city of Granada.

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6.51 km

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7.94 km

A small detour that is worth it. 70 meters from the main path is this idyllic spot by the river. On a hot day, we were glad to be able to sit under the cool canopy of leaves.

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8.69 km

Tajo de las Palomas

Highlight • Gorge

This trail runs through the upper part of the Monachil River canyon, also known as the Los Cahorros Gorge. The view of the white roads winding through these arid mountains …

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10.2 km

View of Monachil Gorge

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Route through the Cahorros de Monachil began in the town of Monachil, about 14 kilometers from Granada, within the Sierra Nevada Natural Park.

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10.5 km

This Cahorros de Monachil route began in the town of Monachil, about 14 kilometers from Granada, within the Sierra Nevada Natural Park.

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15.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.86 km

4.62 km

1.57 km

1.53 km

1.05 km

882 m

Surfaces

7.12 km

4.35 km

2.21 km

1.83 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (760 m)

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Sunday 18 October

20°C

12°C

61 %

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