Torcal del Charcón

Torcal del Charcón, a unique karst landscape

Torcal del Charcón is a 5.2 km one-way trail with 25 m of elevation gain, taking 2 h 15 min of walking without stops. Difficulty: easy (MIDE 2 out of 5). It runs from Valle de Abdalajís to Pico Capilla.

Distance: 5.2 km
Elevation gain: 25 m
Elevation loss: 772 m
Walking time: 2 h 15 min (without stops)
Difficulty: Easy · MIDE 2/5
Type: One-way
Max / min altitude: 1172 / 393 m
Max gradient: 40 %

Trail profile: from 393 m to 1172 m altitude

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Torcal del Charcón take?

2 h 15 min of walking without stops (DIN 33466, from distance and elevation). Allow a little more for breaks and photos.

Is Torcal del Charcón difficult?

Its difficulty is easy: MIDE 2 out of 5, with 25 m of total ascent and a maximum gradient of 40%.

Is Torcal del Charcón a loop?

No, it's one-way: it runs from Valle de Abdalajís to Pico Capilla, so you either walk back the same way or arrange transport at the end.

Where is Torcal del Charcón?

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?

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) and Gaitanejo (4.0 km · +184 m · 1 h 30 min · Easy).

More trails near Álora

SL-A 22 · One-waySendero de la EscaleruelaSource of the Río de la Villa, a striking spot10.4 km · +406 m · 3 h 30 min · Moderate SL-A 207 · LoopArab Steps (Escaleras Árabes)Historic Arab stairway in the old town3.3 km · +238 m · 1 h 35 min · Easy LoopGaitanejoThe Gaitanes gorge, with pools and walkways4.0 km · +184 m · 1 h 30 min · Easy

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Torcal del Charcón

PR-A 87 · One-way · Near Álora

Distance 5.2 kmElevation gain 25 mWalking time 2 h 15 minDifficulty Easy

Map, profile and GPX for Torcal del Charcón 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