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Climb to Torcal Alto
Into the heart of El Torcal, a unique karst landscape
Climb to Torcal Alto is a 2.8 km one-way trail with 270 m of elevation gain, taking 1 h 20 min of walking without stops. Difficulty: easy (MIDE 2 out of 5).
- Distance
- 2.8 km
- Elevation gain
- 270 m
- Elevation loss
- 22 m
- Walking time
- 1 h 20 min (without stops)
- Difficulty
- Easy · MIDE 2/5
- Type
- One-way
- Max / min altitude
- 1232 / 966 m
- Max gradient
- 22 %
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Climb to Torcal Alto take?
1 h 20 min of walking without stops (DIN 33466, from distance and elevation). Allow a little more for breaks and photos.
Is Climb to Torcal Alto difficult?
Its difficulty is easy: MIDE 2 out of 5, with 270 m of total ascent and a maximum gradient of 22%.
Is Climb to Torcal Alto a loop?
No, it's one-way: you either walk back the same way or arrange transport at the end.
Where is Climb to Torcal Alto?
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), Arab Steps (Escaleras Árabes) (3.3 km · +238 m · 1 h 35 min · Easy) and Archidona - Hoz del arroyo Marín (14.0 km · +481 m · 4 h 35 min · Moderate).
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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