Dúrcal River Recreation Area – Río Dúrcal loop from Dúrcal

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Spain

Andalusia

Granada

Comarca del Valle de Lecrín

Dúrcal

Dúrcal River Recreation Area – Río Dúrcal loop from Dúrcal

Moderate

runners

Dúrcal River Recreation Area – Río Dúrcal loop from Dúrcal

01:39

13.4km

270m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.29 km

Cascada de los Bolos

Highlight • Waterfall

At this point the official trail ends but, in the summer months, when the river level is not high and the heat makes it less important to get wet, you …

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3.45 km

Dúrcal River Recreation Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Picnic area with bathrooms on the other side of the river where you can stop to eat or rest after having cooled off in the waters of the River Dúrcal.

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5.81 km

Río Dúrcal

Highlight • River

The Dúrcal River, in the heart of the Lecrín Valley (Granada), is a spectacular natural area, ideal for hiking, photography, and water sports.
It rises in the western part of …

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8.81 km

Baño Chico (Small Bath)

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is the smaller of the two baths comprised of two pools, one with warm water of about 24°C year round and one of cold water.

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10.0 km

Peñón de los Moros (Castillo de Dúrcal)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Penón de los Moros is actually the Castillo de Dúrcal, an ancient castle, most probably prior to the Nasrid period (XIV century). What is left of it is the …

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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