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View of Pico del Veleta – Pico Veleta viewpoint loop from Jardín Botánico Universitario de Sierra Nevada

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Granada

Comarca de la Vega de Granada

Güejar Sierra

View of Pico del Veleta – Pico Veleta viewpoint loop from Jardín Botánico Universitario de Sierra Nevada

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View of Pico del Veleta – Pico Veleta viewpoint loop from Jardín Botánico Universitario de Sierra Nevada

06:19

17.2km

850m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. 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 16, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.76 km for 15 m

After 10.6 km for 15 m

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861 m

Monument to the Virgin of the Snows

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The sanctuary of the Virgen de las Nieves is a hermitage located 2700 meters above sea level, in Sierra Nevada. It was built at the end of the 18th century, …

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1.72 km

Upper Sierra Nevada

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The northern part of the Sierra Nevada – where the ski area is located – may have nothing in common with the pristine southern slopes, but this region also has …

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3.19 km

View of Pico del Veleta

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Third peak of the peninsula and stunning views. The penalty is the number of Sundays who get on the shuttle to take the photo

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4.44 km

Corral del Veleta Viewpoint

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The Corral del Veleta was the southernmost glacier in Europe until its extinction in 1913. The views from the Mirador are great on a clear day.

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5.97 km

Carihuela Bivouac Shelter

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Refugio de Veleta, here is the path towards Mulhacen.

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8.64 km

Portillo de Río Seco

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Small breakthrough on the rock, which brings you a good deal closer to the Pico del Veleta on the hiking trail through the Sierra Nevada and also a perfect spot for a photo!

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11.6 km

Pico Veleta viewpoint

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Pico del Veleta ("Weather vane") is the third highest peak of the Iberian peninsula and the second highest in the Sierra Nevada. Its height is given variously between 3,394 metres …

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17.2 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.98 km

4.80 km

3.40 km

2.72 km

316 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.00 km

4.61 km

3.50 km

2.90 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 17 June

23°C

9°C

2 %

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View of Pico del Veleta

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