Natural Park of Cabo de Gata – circular from Rodalquilar via Cerro del Cinto and the Gold Mines
Natural Park of Cabo de Gata – circular from Rodalquilar via Cerro del Cinto and the Gold Mines
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Natural Park of Cabo de Gata – circular from Rodalquilar via Cerro del Cinto and the Gold Mines
03:44
12.8km
320m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: June 6, 2024
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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3.49 km
Rodalquilar Gold Rush Ruins Trail
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4.69 km
Cinto Hill
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10.0 km
Rodalquilar Gold Mine Ruins
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12.5 km
El Albardinal Botanical Garden of Rodalquilar
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12.8 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.2 km
716 m
585 m
268 m
Surfaces
7.26 km
3.89 km
791 m
585 m
243 m
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Trail Reviews
Big tour through the mining ⛏️ area starting in Rodalquilar. Official hiking trail 🧦, in places more of a path and not suitable for cycling! Short detour up to the mine entrance (one of countless and freely accessible ones!) which was converted into a tunnel in a scene from 🤠 "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade". 😏
From Rodalquilar we walk around the Cerro del Cinto and explore a fertile riverbed, former mines and the ruins of a country house. Surrounded by palm trees, oleander and figs we enjoy wonderful views over the nature park. From Rodalquilar we climb up the Rambla de la Granadilla and hike along a wonderful mountain path on the back of the Cerro del Cinto. We then make a detour to the Cortijo del Fraile, an 18th century Dominican manor house. A tragedy that occurred here inspired Federico García Lorca to write his drama Blood Wedding. We hike back to Rodalquilar past impressive rocks and the remains of old mines.
A beautiful hike in an enchanting landscape, primarily on T2 trails. A wonderful day in the Sierra Cabo de Gata!