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Castle of Santa Catalina

Name: Castle of Santa Catalina
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Location: Jaén, Campiña Del Sur, Jaén, Andalusia, Spain

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1. Cerro del Tambor and la Mella refuge - route from Santa Catalina castle

9.69km

03:04

390m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Castle of Santa Catalina – Plaza del Pósito loop from Jaén

8.80km

02:38

280m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Castle of Santa Catalina – Refugio de la Mella loop from Las Fuentezuelas

17.5km

05:32

650m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Juano Mesas 🚴‍♂️🎼👨‍🎓✍️

November 12, 2023

The Castle of Santa Catalina is the emblem of the city of Jaén.
Located on a promontory visible from many kilometers, it served as a strategic place to house the troops who stayed there throughout history.
Today it is rehabilitated and you can visit the inside, but it is also advisable to walk to the cross of the castle from where you can see absolutely spectacular panoramic views, not only of the city, but also of a large part of the province.

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Juano Mesas 🚴‍♂️🎼👨‍🎓✍️

November 12, 2023

Napoleonic troops were stationed in the castle for some time.
Following the French invasion and subsequent withdrawal of Napoleonic troops from the Castle of Santa Catalina after the failure in the famous Battle of Bailén in 1812, the French destroyed the castle in retaliation before leaving.

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Juano Mesas 🚴‍♂️🎼👨‍🎓✍️

November 12, 2023

For more information you can visit the following link: castillosyfortalezasdejaen.com/castillos/castillo-de-santa-catalina-jaen.html

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Elevation 770 m

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Castle of Santa Catalina

1. Cerro del Tambor and la Mella refuge - route from Santa Catalina castle

2. Castle of Santa Catalina – Plaza del Pósito loop from Jaén

3. Castle of Santa Catalina – Refugio de la Mella loop from Las Fuentezuelas

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