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Pico de Veleta from Hoya de la Mora — Sierra Nevada National Park

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Spain
Andalusia
Granada
Comarca de la Vega de Granada
Güejar Sierra

Pico de Veleta from Hoya de la Mora — Sierra Nevada National Park

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4.7

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191

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Pico de Veleta from Hoya de la Mora — Sierra Nevada National Park

02:08

23.6km

880m

Cycling

The ascent to Pico de Veleta from Hoya de la Mora is one of those routes that leaves a lasting impression, taking you along Europe's highest paved road into a breathtaking alpine landscape. As you pedal, the views open up across the vast Sierra Nevada, and on clear days, you…

Last updated: July 21, 2026

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37 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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2.77 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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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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Pico Veleta

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The peak rises to 3398 meters. In its shadow, in the area called Corral del Veleta, located at the foot of its northern cliff, there is a permafrost area with …

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Sierra Nevada

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Sierra Nevada is the highest mountain range in western Europe after the Alps, with incredible Cols and landscapes to ride and the Europe's southernmost Sky resort.

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23.6 km

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21.6 km

1.97 km

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21.6 km

1.97 km

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Tuesday 1 September

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