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The Top 10 Mountain Passes in Jaén

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Jaén and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

Pico Gilillo

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At this point in Puerto Gilillo you will find an intersection of paths. Our route follows the long distance route, red and white signs. But you also have the possibility …

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Despiernacaballos Pass

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The Despiernacaballos port is like going from night to day, from shade to sun due to the change in light between the valley of the Madera River and Cañada Hermosa. …

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Puerto del aire

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It's actually a pass between two elevations but whoever named it didn't have to get too excited, haha!

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King's Pass

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To get to Puerto del Rey (1,132 m) we have to climb quite hard, also on a gravel road. This port was an important mountain pass during the Modern Age …

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Puerto de Tíscar

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Very nice to ride by bike, not too steep. And a magnificent view on both sides of the pass.

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Collado de la Virgen

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To get there from Andújar you must bring hiking poles.

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Final section of the Puerto del Yelmo

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The port of the Helm is quite bearable. It goes through a spectacular forest with practically no motor vehicle traffic. This makes it even more special to ride.

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Puerto de la Cadena (From Andújar)

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Leaving Andújar to the Sierra de Andújar natural park. The climb has a length of about 9.5 km with a gentle slope of 4% and a positive drop of 390m.

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Sierra de las Villas Road

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Beautiful road that goes through one of the mountains in the Sierra de Cazorla, with an asphalted road and always with impressive views of the area as a whole!

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View of Embalse del Tranco de Beas and Surrounding Mountains

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Hornos is a charming town located in the Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park. It is surrounded by huge mountains and is located at the northern end …

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The Top 10 Mountain Passes in Jaén

Pico Gilillo

Despiernacaballos Pass

Puerto del aire

King's Pass

Puerto de Tíscar

Collado de la Virgen

Final section of the Puerto del Yelmo

Puerto de la Cadena (From Andújar)

Sierra de las Villas Road

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