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Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax

Rodalquilar Gold Mines – Rodalquilar Gold Mine Ruins loop from Minas de Oro de Rodalquilar

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Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax

Rodalquilar Gold Mines – Rodalquilar Gold Mine Ruins loop from Minas de Oro de Rodalquilar

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Rodalquilar Gold Mines – Rodalquilar Gold Mine Ruins loop from Minas de Oro de Rodalquilar

01:36

5.65km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar

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Rodalquilar Gold Mines

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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649 m

El Albardinal Botanical Garden of Rodalquilar

Highlight • Natural Monument

The El Albardinal Botanical Garden is located in the old mining town of Rodalquilar, within the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park.

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3.21 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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4.27 km

Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

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4.37 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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4.62 km

Barranco de la Mina

Highlight • Gorge

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

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5.65 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.91 km

1.02 km

667 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.28 km

885 m

394 m

< 100 m

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