Arab Steps (Escaleras Árabes)

Arab steps cut into the rock, next to the Caminito del Rey

Arab Steps (Escaleras Árabes) is a 3.3 km loop with 238 m of elevation gain, taking 1 h 35 min of walking without stops. Difficulty: easy (MIDE 2 out of 5).

Distance: 3.3 km
Elevation gain: 238 m
Elevation loss: 208 m
Walking time: 1 h 35 min (without stops)
Difficulty: Easy · MIDE 2/5
Type: Loop
Max / min altitude: 750 / 585 m
Max gradient: 35 %

Trail profile: from 585 m to 750 m altitude

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Arab Steps (Escaleras Árabes) take?

1 h 35 min of walking without stops (DIN 33466, from distance and elevation). Allow a little more for breaks and photos.

Is Arab Steps (Escaleras Árabes) difficult?

Its difficulty is easy: MIDE 2 out of 5, with 238 m of total ascent and a maximum gradient of 35%.

Is Arab Steps (Escaleras Árabes) a loop?

Yes: it starts and finishes at the same point.

Where is Arab Steps (Escaleras Árabes)?

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

What other trails are there near Ardales?

Cerro del Calvario - Capellán - Turón (12.5 km · +441 m · 4 h 25 min · Moderate) and Gaitanejo (4.0 km · +184 m · 1 h 30 min · Easy).

More trails near Ardales

PR-A 90 · One-wayCerro del Calvario - Capellán - TurónLoop through the hills and landscapes of Ardales12.5 km · +441 m · 4 h 25 min · Moderate LoopGaitanejoThe Gaitanejo gorge, the narrow passage of the Caminito del Rey4.0 km · +184 m · 1 h 30 min · Easy

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Arab Steps (Escaleras Árabes)

SL-A 207 · Loop · Near Ardales

Distance 3.3 kmElevation gain 238 mWalking time 1 h 35 minDifficulty Easy

Map, profile and GPX for Arab Steps (Escaleras Árabes) 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