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Running in Malaga is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Malaga—and are proud to present the top 20 best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Mirador de Jarapalos y Hoya de Málaga – circular por la senda Presidiarios (SL-A 223)
Expert
02:42
12.1 mi
Mirador del Lobo – circular por Los Pinillos y Cañada del Lobo
Expert
01:16
5.28 mi
Sendero El Saltillo – trail run desde Canillas del Aceituno
Intermediate
00:58
4.38 mi
Puerto de las Viñas – trail run circular desde Casares por la Sierra Crestellina
Expert
01:24
5.50 mi
Pico Palomas – circular desde Torremolinos por el Tajo de las Palomas
Expert
01:20
5.25 mi
Ermita de la Virgen de la Cabeza desde Ronda
Intermediate
00:38
3.10 mi
Castillo de Turón – running circular desde Ardales (PR-A 91)
Expert
01:44
8.28 mi
Parque Natural Montes de Málaga – running circular por Los Torrijos
Intermediate
01:03
5.40 mi
Monumento Natural Cueva del Gato – running por el Río Guadiaro
Intermediate
00:38
3.18 mi
Istán - La Concha
Expert
02:45
6.48 mi
Embalse El Limonero – circular por el Parque Forestal La Concepción
Easy
00:32
2.97 mi
Tres Picos – circular por el Tajo Negro
Expert
00:49
3.20 mi
Dique del Molino Caído – running circular desde El Burgo por el Río Turón
Easy
00:32
2.93 mi
Monumento Natural Fuente de los Cien Caños – trail run circular a la Sierra de San Jorge (PR-A 339)
Expert
01:45
8.06 mi
Bosque de Las Morillas – circular desde Alfarnate (PR-A 268)
Intermediate
00:43
3.62 mi
El Pastor – circular por el Pinar de los Almendrales
Intermediate
00:37
2.65 mi
Paraje Natural Torcal de Antequera – circular al Camorro Alto
Expert
01:22
6.01 mi
Fuente de las Tres Gracias – La Malagueta loop from Torre de San Telmo
Intermediate
01:16
7.61 mi
Catedral de Málaga – La Malagueta loop from Málaga Centro - Alameda
Intermediate
00:53
5.26 mi
Promenade von Malaga – La Malagueta loop from Barcenillas
Intermediate
00:50
4.93 mi

The 20 best runs in Malaga

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    Mirador de Jarapalos y Hoya de Málaga – circular por la senda Presidiarios (SL-A 223)

    Expert
    02:42
    12.1 mi
    4.5 mph
    2,500 ft
    2,500 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    2

    Mirador del Lobo – circular por Los Pinillos y Cañada del Lobo

    Expert
    01:16
    5.28 mi
    4.2 mph
    1,425 ft
    1,425 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    3

    Sendero El Saltillo – trail run desde Canillas del Aceituno

    Intermediate
    00:58
    4.38 mi
    4.5 mph
    775 ft
    775 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    4
    4

    Puerto de las Viñas – trail run circular desde Casares por la Sierra Crestellina

    Expert
    01:24
    5.50 mi
    3.9 mph
    1,100 ft
    1,100 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    5
    5

    Pico Palomas – circular desde Torremolinos por el Tajo de las Palomas

    Expert
    01:20
    5.25 mi
    3.9 mph
    1,625 ft
    1,625 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    6
    6

    Ermita de la Virgen de la Cabeza desde Ronda

    Intermediate
    00:38
    3.10 mi
    4.9 mph
    350 ft
    350 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    7
    7

    Castillo de Turón – running circular desde Ardales (PR-A 91)

    Expert
    01:44
    8.28 mi
    4.8 mph
    1,125 ft
    1,125 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    8

    Parque Natural Montes de Málaga – running circular por Los Torrijos

    Intermediate
    01:03
    5.40 mi
    5.1 mph
    850 ft
    825 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    9
    9

    Monumento Natural Cueva del Gato – running por el Río Guadiaro

    Intermediate
    00:38
    3.18 mi
    5.0 mph
    250 ft
    250 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    10
    10

    Istán - La Concha

    Expert
    02:45
    6.48 mi
    2.4 mph
    2,650 ft
    2,650 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    11
    11

    Embalse El Limonero – circular por el Parque Forestal La Concepción

    Easy
    00:32
    2.97 mi
    5.5 mph
    300 ft
    300 ft
    Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    12
    12

    Tres Picos – circular por el Tajo Negro

    Expert
    00:49
    3.20 mi
    3.9 mph
    625 ft
    625 ft
    Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    13
    13

    Dique del Molino Caído – running circular desde El Burgo por el Río Turón

    Easy
    00:32
    2.93 mi
    5.4 mph
    125 ft
    125 ft
    Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    14
    14

    Monumento Natural Fuente de los Cien Caños – trail run circular a la Sierra de San Jorge (PR-A 339)

    Expert
    01:45
    8.06 mi
    4.6 mph
    2,175 ft
    2,175 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    15
    15

    Bosque de Las Morillas – circular desde Alfarnate (PR-A 268)

    Intermediate
    00:43
    3.62 mi
    5.1 mph
    700 ft
    700 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    16
    16

    El Pastor – circular por el Pinar de los Almendrales

    Intermediate
    00:37
    2.65 mi
    4.3 mph
    700 ft
    700 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    17
    17

    Paraje Natural Torcal de Antequera – circular al Camorro Alto

    Expert
    01:22
    6.01 mi
    4.4 mph
    1,225 ft
    1,225 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    18

    Fuente de las Tres Gracias – La Malagueta loop from Torre de San Telmo

    Intermediate
    01:16
    7.61 mi
    6.0 mph
    150 ft
    150 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    19

    Catedral de Málaga – La Malagueta loop from Málaga Centro - Alameda

    Intermediate
    00:53
    5.26 mi
    6.0 mph
    150 ft
    150 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    20
    20

    Promenade von Malaga – La Malagueta loop from Barcenillas

    Intermediate
    00:50
    4.93 mi
    5.9 mph
    275 ft
    275 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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