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SL-A 207 · Local trail
Arab Steps (Escaleras Árabes)
Historic passage cut into the rock, leading to El Torcal
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 %
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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 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), Las Arquillas (4.7 km · +138 m · 1 h 40 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