Barranco de los Cañones

Barranco de los Cañones, a natural attraction

Barranco de los Cañones is a 3.7 km one-way trail with 42 m of elevation gain, taking 1 h 5 min of walking without stops. Difficulty: easy (MIDE 2 out of 5).

Distance: 3.7 km
Elevation gain: 42 m
Elevation loss: 137 m
Walking time: 1 h 5 min (without stops)
Difficulty: Easy · MIDE 2/5
Type: One-way
Max / min altitude: 353 / 224 m
Max gradient: 19 %

Trail profile: from 224 m to 353 m altitude

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Barranco de los Cañones take?

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

Is Barranco de los Cañones difficult?

Its difficulty is easy: MIDE 2 out of 5, with 42 m of total ascent and a maximum gradient of 19%.

Is Barranco de los Cañones a loop?

No, it's one-way: you either walk back the same way or arrange transport at the end.

Where is Barranco de los Cañones?

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?

Cuevas del Buitre (Vulture Caves) (3.0 km · +88 m · 1 h 10 min · Easy), 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) and Pico del Águila (5.4 km · +62 m · 1 h 50 min · Easy).

More trails near Murcia

PR-MU 35 · One-wayCuevas del Buitre (Vulture Caves)Cuevas del Buitre, a natural attraction3.0 km · +88 m · 1 h 10 min · Easy PR-MU 49 · One-wayCresta del Gallo por La TanaClimb to the Cresta del Gallo, an iconic peak3.3 km · +27 m · 1 h 10 min · Easy PR-MU 52 · LoopBarranco BlancoBarranco Blanco, a striking spot6.8 km · +233 m · 2 h 20 min · Easy PR-MU 55 · One-wayPico del ÁguilaClimb to Pico del Águila, a summit with views5.4 km · +62 m · 1 h 50 min · Easy

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Barranco de los Cañones

PR-MU 53 · One-way · Near Murcia

Distance 3.7 kmElevation gain 42 mWalking time 1 h 5 minDifficulty Easy

Map, profile and GPX for Barranco de los Cañones 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 24 Sep 2026