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PR-MU 35 · Short-distance trail
Cuevas del Buitre (Vulture Caves)
Cuevas del Buitre, a natural attraction
Cuevas del Buitre (Vulture Caves) is a 3.0 km one-way trail with 88 m of elevation gain, taking 1 h 10 min of walking without stops. Difficulty: easy (MIDE 2 out of 5).
- Distance
- 3.0 km
- Elevation gain
- 88 m
- Elevation loss
- 229 m
- Walking time
- 1 h 10 min (without stops)
- Difficulty
- Easy · MIDE 2/5
- Type
- One-way
- Max / min altitude
- 489 / 262 m
- Max gradient
- 26 %
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Cuevas del Buitre (Vulture Caves) take?
1 h 10 min of walking without stops (DIN 33466, from distance and elevation). Allow a little more for breaks and photos.
Is Cuevas del Buitre (Vulture Caves) difficult?
Its difficulty is easy: MIDE 2 out of 5, with 88 m of total ascent and a maximum gradient of 26%.
Is Cuevas del Buitre (Vulture Caves) a loop?
No, it's one-way: you either walk back the same way or arrange transport at the end.
Where is Cuevas del Buitre (Vulture Caves)?
Near Murcia (Spain). This page has directions to the start and the GPX for your phone, watch or GPS.
What other trails are there near Murcia?
Cresta del Gallo por La Tana (3.3 km · +27 m · 1 h 10 min · Easy), Barranco Blanco (6.8 km · +233 m · 2 h 20 min · Easy), Barranco de los Cañones (3.7 km · +42 m · 1 h 5 min · Easy) and Pico del Águila (5.4 km · +62 m · 1 h 50 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 24 Sep 2026