Increase in alpine dimensions, which actually begins in Malaga. It goes steadily uphill to 900 meters. You start almost at zero. The percentages reach 11-12% in the peak. There are …

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Mark Madigan

January 3, 2023

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Long but steady climb from Malaga city centre, very nice views from over the city and Med.

Volker236a

July 2, 2019

Road cycling

The ascent to Puerto del Leon is one of the climbs that you simply have to drive when you are racing around Malaga. The route itself is already sensational and the views are awesome. From Puerto del Leon, for example, you can continue to Puerto de la Bolina, then take the exit via Olias to the sea.

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Distance 15.8 km

Uphill 1,180 m

Downhill 310 m

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Location: Málaga, La Axarquía, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

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