Escaleruela Trail (Sendero de la Escaleruela)

Source of the Río de la Villa, a striking 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 Álora (Spain). This page has directions to the start and the GPX for your phone, watch or GPS.

What other trails are there near Álora?

Arab Steps (Escaleras Árabes) (3.3 km · +238 m · 1 h 35 min · Easy), Torcal del Charcón (5.2 km · +25 m · 2 h 15 min · Easy) and Gaitanejo (4.0 km · +184 m · 1 h 30 min · Easy).

More trails near Álora

SL-A 207 · LoopArab Steps (Escaleras Árabes)Historic Arab stairway in the old town3.3 km · +238 m · 1 h 35 min · Easy PR-A 87 · One-wayTorcal del CharcónTorcal del Charcón, a unique karst landscape5.2 km · +25 m · 2 h 15 min · Easy LoopGaitanejoThe Gaitanes gorge, with pools and walkways4.0 km · +184 m · 1 h 30 min · Easy

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Escaleruela Trail (Sendero de la Escaleruela)

SL-A 22 · One-way · Near Álora

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