Hoya de la Mora – Mares' Lagoon loop from Jardín Botánico Universitario de Sierra Nevada

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Hoya de la Mora – Mares' Lagoon loop from Jardín Botánico Universitario de Sierra Nevada

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Hoya de la Mora – Mares' Lagoon loop from Jardín Botánico Universitario de Sierra Nevada

03:54

12.6km

460m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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191 m

Hoya de la Mora

Highlight • Parking

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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1.42 km

Ski Slope Crossing on the Sierra Nevada Road

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In winter, you can't go any further here because the ski slope crosses the road and from here on the road is no longer cleared.

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1.45 km

Camino de Borreguiles

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Borreguiles is one of the busiest and best-known areas of the Sierra Nevada ski resort. This is due to its green slopes, services, and the magic carpets that are ideal for beginners.

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3.18 km

Diagonal Balsa ⛰️ Borreguiles Station

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Comfortable hut at mid-station with outdoor terrace and large indoor restaurant cafeteria. The ski lifts are open year round, also for hikers

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4.66 km

Sierra Nevada Observatory

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At this point the lane of the lagoon and the lane of the astronomical observatory during the day meet.

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5.39 km

Mares' Lagoon

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Melting lagoon with a particular story about its name. Legend has it that a shepherd witnessed two magicians throw a net into the lagoon in search of a red horse …

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6.17 km

Little Lakes of the Virgin

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It is a set of three lagoons located 2,938 m below the north face of the Tajos de la Virgen (3,242 m.), at the head of the Dílar river. The other 2 are called de la Ermita.

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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.54 km

2.69 km

2.04 km

316 m

Surfaces