The Torcal Screw – View of Antequera loop from Paraje Natural Torcal de Antequera

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The Torcal Screw – View of Antequera loop from Paraje Natural Torcal de Antequera

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The Torcal Screw – View of Antequera loop from Paraje Natural Torcal de Antequera

01:07

3.84km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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601 m

Torcal Astronomical Observatory

Highlight • Structure

638 m

Layered Rock Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

One involuntarily begins to wonder how these formations came into being.

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The Torcal Screw

Highlight • Natural Monument

Unique and curious rock formations, you can hardly progress from jamming and taking pictures

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1.59 km

Petroglyph of a Spiral Carving

Highlight • Historical Site

...albeit a bit “washed out”

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1.89 km

Large Ammonite Fossil

Highlight • Natural Monument

…approx. 50cm diameter!

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2.08 km

Ammonite fossils at El Torcal de Antequera

Highlight • Natural Monument

The fossil remains of trilobites that can be found in the Torcal de Antequera date from the Triassic era, that is, between 250 and 200 million years ago, simply something …

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2.44 km

Sombrero Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Approaching it you almost think aliens landed their ufo here. Great looking rock formation (and works as an umbrella in the rain as well).

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2.65 km

View of Antequera

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If you scramble up to the rock plateau you have the nicest view (and a perfect picknick spot with a bit of wind protection).

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3.84 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.38 km

209 m

117 m

106 m

Surfaces

3.50 km

166 m

117 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,300 m)

Lowest point (1,210 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

26°C

15°C

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The Torcal Screw – View of Antequera loop from Paraje Natural Torcal de Antequera

Torcal Astronomical Observatory

Layered Rock Landscape

The Torcal Screw

Petroglyph of a Spiral Carving

Large Ammonite Fossil

Ammonite fossils at El Torcal de Antequera

Sombrero Rock Formation

View of Antequera

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