Refugio de la Mella – Jaén Cathedral loop from Jaén

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Refugio de la Mella – Jaén Cathedral loop from Jaén

Moderate

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Refugio de la Mella – Jaén Cathedral loop from Jaén

03:42

11.5km

510m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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24 m

Jacinto Higueras Square

Highlight • Monument

Plaza de Jacinto Higueras, a small square with benches for resting and a children's play area.

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1.10 km

Remains of the castle wall

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Jaén conserves in an acceptable good state of conservation, a large part of the old wall that included from the Castle of Santa Catalina, to the old quarter of the …

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1.18 km

North Wall of Santa Catalina Castle

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This area of the northern wall of the Santa Catalina Castle in Jaén is fortunately being rehabilitated due to its state of conservation, which for years has remained indifferent to the responsible authorities.

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2.09 km

Santa Catalina Recreation Area

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On the road up to Jaén Castle, there is a small recreational area with stone benches and tables where you can have lunch, have a good day or simply rest …

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3.01 km

Dr. Sagaz Hospital, known as "El Neveral"

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It is a hospital built in the upper part of the Sierra de Jaén that is now at a minimum of its operation for other reasons. He is popularly known as "El Neveral"

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3.18 km

El Neveral Hospital and Olive Grove

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They are hospital facilities about 40 or 50 years old that have remained used for specific issues of Andalusian healthcare. Today, and waiting for the authorities to decide what to do with them, they are underused.

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5.70 km