Hoya de la Mora – Pico Veleta viewpoint loop from Jardín Botánico Universitario de Sierra Nevada

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Hoya de la Mora – Pico Veleta viewpoint loop from Jardín Botánico Universitario de Sierra Nevada

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Hoya de la Mora – Pico Veleta viewpoint loop from Jardín Botánico Universitario de Sierra Nevada

04:30

45.2km

1,370m

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada

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202 m

Hoya de la Mora

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La Hoya de la Mora is the highest point that can be reached by vehicle to climb the Veleta peak. In this place, there is a large parking lot and a bus stop.

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2.92 km

Upper Sierra Nevada

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The northern part of the Sierra Nevada – where the ski area is located – may have nothing in common with the pristine southern slopes, but this region also has …

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Refugio vivac de la Carihuela

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It is located near the Collado de la Carihuela, above it, from which it receives its name, to shelter it from the strong wind that is common in the pass. …

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13.2 km

View of Cerro de los Machos

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17.5 km

Laguna de la Caldera

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This lagoon is coming down from the Mulhacen where part of the pqueira river is born

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18.6 km

Trail Below Mulhacén

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22.6 km

Cherillo - Carihuela MTB section

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Definitely recommend tires 40mm plus. Pick dry summer days to try to cross. I couldn't make it all the way in mid May. Too much snow and road was muddy. Happy trails

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35.2 km

Pico Veleta viewpoint

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Pico del Veleta ("Weather vane") is the third highest peak of the Iberian peninsula and the second highest in the Sierra Nevada. Its height is given variously between 3,394 metres …

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