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Motril

Climb to La Garnatilla – Cortijo de Alcántara loop from Motril

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Spain

Andalusia

Granada

Comarca de la Costa Granadina

Motril

Climb to La Garnatilla – Cortijo de Alcántara loop from Motril

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Climb to La Garnatilla – Cortijo de Alcántara loop from Motril

04:19

49.4km

1,260m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 47.9 km for 228 m

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Parking

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11.0 km

Climb to La Garnatilla

Highlight • Climb

One of the key points of the route where you can get there by road bike. There is also a section with good unevenness. From here the journey to El …

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15.0 km

A place well known by hikers and MTB, for being an intermediate and resting point between the climb from the town of La Garnatilla and the climb to the Sierra de Lujar mills, a place known as Cortijo Alcantara.

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19.8 km

Molinos de Lújar

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A good climb to the Molinos de Lujar is better done with friends, it becomes more enjoyable.

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23.3 km

Forest Lookout Hut

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It's easy to find, the views from there are worth it.

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35.0 km

Shelter in the Pines of El Conjuro

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this hut is in the upper part of the pines it is a little hidden.

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47.9 km

Park of the Peoples of the Americas

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The Parque de los Pueblos de América is located south of the urban center of Motril. It is one of the main green lungs of the city. This park was …

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48.2 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Head

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It was originally built on the citadel that defended Motril in Muslim times, the residence of Queen Aixa Alhorra, mother of Boabdil. The construction of the temple began in 1631, …

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49.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

15.4 km

2.82 km

981 m

838 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

15.4 km

10.8 km

377 m

345 m

Elevation

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Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 29 May

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Climb to La Garnatilla – Cortijo de Alcántara loop from Motril

Climb to La Garnatilla

Cortijo de Alcántara

Molinos de Lújar

Forest Lookout Hut

Shelter in the Pines of El Conjuro

Park of the Peoples of the Americas

Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Head

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