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Gaitanejo
The Gaitanes gorge, with pools and walkways
Gaitanejo is a 4.0 km loop with 184 m of elevation gain, taking 1 h 30 min of walking without stops. Difficulty: easy (MIDE 2 out of 5).
- Distance
- 4.0 km
- Elevation gain
- 184 m
- Elevation loss
- 150 m
- Walking time
- 1 h 30 min (without stops)
- Difficulty
- Easy · MIDE 2/5
- Type
- Loop
- Max / min altitude
- 404 / 296 m
- Max gradient
- 23 %
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Gaitanejo take?
1 h 30 min of walking without stops (DIN 33466, from distance and elevation). Allow a little more for breaks and photos.
Is Gaitanejo difficult?
Its difficulty is easy: MIDE 2 out of 5, with 184 m of total ascent and a maximum gradient of 23%.
Is Gaitanejo a loop?
Yes: it starts and finishes at the same point.
Where is Gaitanejo?
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 Torcal del Charcón (5.2 km · +25 m · 2 h 15 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