Escaleruela Trail (Sendero de la Escaleruela)

Source of the Río de la Villa, a natural spot

Escaleruela Trail (Sendero de la Escaleruela) is a 10.4 km one-way trail with 406 m of elevation gain, taking 3 h 30 min of walking without stops. Difficulty: moderate (MIDE 3 out of 5). It runs from Cortijo de la Torre to Nacimiento del río de la Villa.

Distance: 10.4 km
Elevation gain: 406 m
Elevation loss: 251 m
Walking time: 3 h 30 min (without stops)
Difficulty: Moderate · MIDE 3/5
Type: One-way
Max / min altitude: 991 / 579 m
Max gradient: 37 %

Trail profile: from 579 m to 991 m altitude

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Escaleruela Trail (Sendero de la Escaleruela) take?

3 h 30 min of walking without stops (DIN 33466, from distance and elevation). Allow a little more for breaks and photos.

Is Escaleruela Trail (Sendero de la Escaleruela) difficult?

Its difficulty is moderate: MIDE 3 out of 5, with 406 m of total ascent and a maximum gradient of 37%.

Is Escaleruela Trail (Sendero de la Escaleruela) a loop?

No, it's one-way: it runs from Cortijo de la Torre to Nacimiento del río de la Villa, so you either walk back the same way or arrange transport at the end.

Where is Escaleruela Trail (Sendero de la Escaleruela)?

Near Antequera (Spain). This page has directions to the start and the GPX for your phone, watch or GPS.

What other trails are there near Antequera?

Las Arquillas (4.7 km · +138 m · 1 h 40 min · Easy), Arab Steps (Escaleras Árabes) (3.3 km · +238 m · 1 h 35 min · Easy), Archidona - Hoz del arroyo Marín (14.0 km · +481 m · 4 h 35 min · Moderate) and Climb to Torcal Alto (2.8 km · +270 m · 1 h 20 min · Easy).

More trails near Antequera

SL-A 51 · One-wayLas ArquillasTrail in El Torcal among striking rock formations4.7 km · +138 m · 1 h 40 min · Easy SL-A 207 · LoopArab Steps (Escaleras Árabes)Historic passage cut into the rock, leading to El Torcal3.3 km · +238 m · 1 h 35 min · Easy PR-A 157 · One-wayArchidona - Hoz del arroyo MarínThe Arroyo Marín gorge, a deep, narrow landscape14.0 km · +481 m · 4 h 35 min · Moderate One-wayClimb to Torcal AltoInto the heart of El Torcal, a unique karst landscape2.8 km · +270 m · 1 h 20 min · Easy

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Escaleruela Trail (Sendero de la Escaleruela)

SL-A 22 · One-way · Near Antequera

Distance 10.4 kmElevation gain 406 mWalking time 3 h 30 minDifficulty Moderate

Map, profile and GPX for Escaleruela Trail (Sendero de la Escaleruela) on Wanloria

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Waymarked trail. Route © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); elevation computed with a 90 m elevation model, so the figures are approximate (±10%). Check the trail conditions and the forecast before you set off. OpenStreetMap · Data checked on 28 Sep 2026