Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Running trails & routes

Spain

Andalusia

Granada

Comarca de la Vega de Granada

Albolote

Albolote Tower – Sierra Elvira Tower loop from Albolote

Routes

Running trails & routes

Spain

Andalusia

Granada

Comarca de la Vega de Granada

Albolote

Albolote Tower – Sierra Elvira Tower loop from Albolote

Hard

runners

Albolote Tower – Sierra Elvira Tower loop from Albolote

02:39

20.6km

540m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Sierra Elvira

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

40 m

Avenida del Metropolitano de Granada

Highlight • Cycleway

Avenue along which the Granada metro runs, ideal for running.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4.79 km

Albolote Tower

Highlight • Monument

Cylindrical-shaped building located at the top of Collado de los Pinos, in Sierra Elvira. The tower, 9.50 meters high, was built to monitor a large area of the Nasrid kingdom.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4.81 km

View of Sierra Elvira and the Vega de Granada

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.4 km

An incredible viewpoint to enjoy wonderful views. It is a spectacular place, full of peace and recommended to spend a pleasant afternoon. Just below the viewpoint is a restaurant where the food is great.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

12.8 km

Pinos de la Moleona Recreation Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Los Pinos de la Moleona recreational area connects several trails through the Sierra Elvira. Here we can rest before continuing with this route or returning to Caparacena or Atarfe. It …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

13.3 km

Sierra Elvira

Nature Reserve

15.4 km

View of Sierra Elvira and Cubillas Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sierra belonging to the Bética mountain range, in the Vega de Granada. In the massif you can visit the Tres Juanes hermitage and the Albolote tower, a Nasrid building from the 14th century.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

15.5 km

Sierra Elvira Tower

Highlight • Monument

The Sierra de la Elvira is a mountainous massif located in the region of La Vega, in the province of Granada. With a maximum altitude of 1,118 meters, it offers …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

20.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.43 km

5.64 km

4.07 km

2.54 km

698 m

195 m

Surfaces

9.36 km

7.22 km

1.25 km

1.21 km

838 m

712 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Friday 5 June

32°C

13°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

Easy

4.8

Albaicín Loop

00:25h

3.73km

80m

Hard

Hoya de la Mora - Lagunillos de la Virgen Trail

02:12h

12.7km

840m

Hard

Parque Natural Sierra de Huétor – trail running circular to Mirador de la Mina via Cueva de los Mármoles and Cañada del Sereno

02:04h

15.2km

480m

Moderate

Río Dúrcal - Baños Trail

00:50h

7.17km

90m

Moderate

Fountains and Cónchar Watchtower Trail

00:42h

5.50km

140m

Moderate

4.6

543

Kiosk Las Titas – Bandstand loop from Alcázar Genil

00:58h

9.26km

60m

Moderate

4.0

397

Grinning Face Mural – Genil Bridge loop from Palacio Deportes

01:25h

13.2km

100m

Hard

4.1

299

Plaza Nueva, Granada – Cerro del Sol Summit loop from Universidad

02:09h

18.9km

400m

Moderate

4.2

246

University Walkways – Bench in a Park loop from Universidad

01:14h

11.9km

60m

Moderate

4.8

262

Armilla Air Base loop from Gabia Grande

01:24h

12.6km

90m

Moderate

4.8

268

Armilla Air Base loop from Armilla

01:02h

9.55km

50m

Hard

4.7

597

Carrera del Darro – Plaza Nueva, Granada loop from Hípica

01:59h

18.5km

230m

Albolote Tower – Sierra Elvira Tower loop from Albolote

Avenida del Metropolitano de Granada

Albolote Tower

View of Sierra Elvira and the Vega de Granada

Hermitage viewpoint

Pinos de la Moleona Recreation Area

View of Sierra Elvira and Cubillas Lake

Sierra Elvira Tower

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️