Albuquería - Barranco Blanco

Barranco Blanco, a popular natural spot

Albuquería - Barranco Blanco is a 11.6 km one-way trail with 729 m of elevation gain, taking 5 h 5 min of walking without stops. Difficulty: moderate (MIDE 3 out of 5). It runs from Camino de Albuquería to Puente sobre el río Alaminos.

Distance: 11.6 km
Elevation gain: 729 m
Elevation loss: 610 m
Walking time: 5 h 5 min (without stops)
Difficulty: Moderate · MIDE 3/5
Type: One-way
Max / min altitude: 602 / 221 m
Max gradient: 28 %

Trail profile: from 221 m to 602 m altitude

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Albuquería - Barranco Blanco take?

5 h 5 min of walking without stops (DIN 33466, from distance and elevation). Allow a little more for breaks and photos.

Is Albuquería - Barranco Blanco difficult?

Its difficulty is moderate: MIDE 3 out of 5, with 729 m of total ascent and a maximum gradient of 28%.

Is Albuquería - Barranco Blanco a loop?

No, it's one-way: it runs from Camino de Albuquería to Puente sobre el río Alaminos, so you either walk back the same way or arrange transport at the end.

Where is Albuquería - Barranco Blanco?

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

What other trails are there near Marbella?

Juanar - La Concha (6.3 km · +556 m · 3 h 5 min · Moderate) and Charco del Canalón (6.4 km · +236 m · 2 h 15 min · Easy).

More trails near Marbella

PR-A 168 · One-wayJuanar - La ConchaThe classic climb up La Concha, Marbella's iconic peak6.3 km · +556 m · 3 h 5 min · Moderate PR-A 280 · One-wayCharco del CanalónCharco del Canalón, Istán's well-known natural pool6.4 km · +236 m · 2 h 15 min · Easy

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Albuquería - Barranco Blanco

PR-A 338 · One-way · Near Marbella

Distance 11.6 kmElevation gain 729 mWalking time 5 h 5 minDifficulty Moderate

Map, profile and GPX for Albuquería - Barranco Blanco 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 21 Sep 2026