Rodalquilar Gold Mines – Rodalquilar Gold Mine Ruins loop from Jardín Botánico del Albardinal

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Spain

Andalusia

Almería

Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax

Níjar

Rodalquilar Gold Mines – Rodalquilar Gold Mine Ruins loop from Jardín Botánico del Albardinal

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Rodalquilar Gold Mines – Rodalquilar Gold Mine Ruins loop from Jardín Botánico del Albardinal

01:34

5.55km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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282 m

Rodalquilar Gold Mines

Highlight • Historical Site

Great place always open to explore on your own with due caution.

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2.16 km

Rodalquilar Gold Mine Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The Rodalquilar gold mines are located in the municipality of Níjar, in the province of Almería, Spain. These mines were one of the most important gold mines in Europe during the 20th century.

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3.57 km

View of the Abellán Mine at Cerro del Cinto

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful viewpoint to another area of the gold mines.

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4.17 km

Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

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4.27 km

The rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

The volcanic rock offers a multitude of shades and diversity, it is like walking into a treasure chest.

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4.52 km

Barranco de la Mina

Highlight • Gorge

Of the areas that I liked the most on the entire route.

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5.55 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.01 km

1.14 km

1.04 km

359 m

Surfaces

4.66 km

407 m

221 m

220 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 3 November

20°C

14°C

66 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

November 27, 2021,Rodaquilar - Ruinas Minas de Oro

again today a video from a bird's eye view, but unfortunately the wind was too strong at the best spots

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February 10, 2026,Cerro del Cinto

Although it's beautiful here—it's like walking through a treasure chest of gems—we're taking the short route because we're cycling back over the cliffs and the wind will pick up again...

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