La Alpujarra – circular between Laroles, Mairena, Nechite and Mecina Alfahar

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Comarca de la Alpujarra Granadina

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La Alpujarra – circular between Laroles, Mairena, Nechite and Mecina Alfahar

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La Alpujarra – circular between Laroles, Mairena, Nechite and Mecina Alfahar

06:17

20.4km

690m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.63 km

Mairena Village

Highlight • Settlement

Mairena is considered the "Balcón de La Alpujarra", because from the
viewpoint of its hermitage you can enjoy privileged views over the
set of the valley of Ugíjar, the Cerrajón …

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8.94 km

Nechite Village

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In Nechite they attach great importance to their chestnut trees, common in the area for centuries. Some specimens are more than four hundred years old.

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9.77 km

Mecina Alfahar

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Small town with a simple church and good views of the valley.

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20.1 km

Laroles Village and Church

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Although its name derives from the Latin word for laurel, it is the chestnut trees that enjoy the greatest prominence, as in other towns in the area. Here it is …

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20.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.10 km

7.35 km

2.02 km

1.52 km

478 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

1.89 km

1.81 km

575 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,160 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 November

16°C

9°C

20 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

September 27, 2026,La Alpujarra – circuit entre Laroles, Mairena, Nechite et Mecina Alfahar

Attention, the paths are not really maintained and the routes are not very precise and sometimes inconsistent. Long tour that crosses some pretty villages without grocery stores and rare cafes/restaurants.

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