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Moclín Castle

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Location: Moclín, Comarca de Loja, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

December 23, 2025

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Located in Moclín, Granada, crowning a hill at approximately 1100 meters above sea level, the fortress stands atop a natural rocky outcrop, overlooking the town and the Granada plain.

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Pau Arbat

February 22, 2023

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Fortification from the Nasrid period located on a hill near the town of Mocín. The castle, with an irregular floor plan and walls adapted to the topography of the land, was built on an old 11th century fortress. It acted as a border between the Kingdom of Granada and the Christian domains of Jaén.

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Gollizno Route and Moclín Castle Loop

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This difficult 14.7-mile touring cycling route, Castillo de Moclín — circular by the riverbank of the Velillos River, offers historical view

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Hermitage of Saint Anthony – Moclín Castle loop from Jaén

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Pinos Puente Bridge – Hermitage of Saint Anthony loop from Maracena

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 1,050 m

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Location: Moclín, Comarca de Loja, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

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Moclín Castle

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Gollizno Route and Moclín Castle Loop

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