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Montefrío – Castle of Íllora loop from Montefrío

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Montefrío – Castle of Íllora loop from Montefrío

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Montefrío – Castle of Íllora loop from Montefrío

03:20

45.8km

1,010m

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: March 3, 2026

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1.18 km

Montefrío Castle

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Built in the mid-14th century, during the reign of Abu Abdallah Yusuf I, the castle is located on top of a spectacular rocky escarpment, in a strategic position that controls the valley of the Milanos River.

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1.45 km

Montefrío

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Beautiful town where its castle, the Castillo de Montefrío is located at the top, on top of a rock. The rest of the population is located at its feet, white …

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1.48 km

Church of the Incarnation, Montefrío

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The Church of La Encarnación is one of the most prominent monuments in Montefrío, a town located in the region of Loja, in the province of Granada. This baroque-style church …

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2.06 km

Convento de San Antonio

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9.14 km

Las Capillas rural path

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Section of the old Cañada Real from Almedinilla to Íllora, which connects Venta de Agramaderos with the GR-3410 road. It is also known as Camino de Priego.

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15.4 km

Sierra de Parapanda

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Road that goes from Íllora to Montefrío and where it crosses the east side of the Parapanda mountain range. Its summit is 1600 meters high.

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20.9 km

Castle of Íllora

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Íllora is a municipality located in the eastern part of the Loja region, and where its castle is characteristic. This one, located on a cliff, means that when you approach …

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45.0 km

View of Montefrío and the Castle

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Located on the outskirts of town, the viewpoint offers a great view of Montefrío and its well-known rocky mountain where the impregnable castle from the Nasrid period stands.

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45.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.7 km

3.28 km

1.92 km

Surfaces

40.6 km

4.55 km

374 m

279 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,190 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

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Monday 18 May

26°C

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Montefrío – Castle of Íllora loop from Montefrío

Montefrío Castle

Montefrío

Church of the Incarnation, Montefrío

Convento de San Antonio

Las Capillas rural path

Sierra de Parapanda

Castle of Íllora

View of Montefrío and the Castle

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