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SL-A 51 · Local trail
Las Arquillas
Trail in El Torcal among striking rock formations
Las Arquillas is a 4.7 km one-way trail with 138 m of elevation gain, taking 1 h 40 min of walking without stops. Difficulty: easy (MIDE 2 out of 5). It runs from Antequera to Hotel Convento La Magdalena.
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Elevation gain
- 138 m
- Elevation loss
- 254 m
- Walking time
- 1 h 40 min (without stops)
- Difficulty
- Easy · MIDE 2/5
- Type
- One-way
- Max / min altitude
- 620 / 497 m
- Max gradient
- 18 %
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Las Arquillas take?
1 h 40 min of walking without stops (DIN 33466, from distance and elevation). Allow a little more for breaks and photos.
Is Las Arquillas difficult?
Its difficulty is easy: MIDE 2 out of 5, with 138 m of total ascent and a maximum gradient of 18%.
Is Las Arquillas a loop?
No, it's one-way: it runs from Antequera to Hotel Convento La Magdalena, so you either walk back the same way or arrange transport at the end.
Where is Las Arquillas?
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?
Sendero de la Escaleruela (10.4 km · +406 m · 3 h 30 min · Moderate), 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).
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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