Cartagena Arsenal – San Julián Castle loop from Cartagena

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Cartagena Arsenal – San Julián Castle loop from Cartagena

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Cartagena Arsenal – San Julián Castle loop from Cartagena

03:43

31.3km

740m

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Hard run. Very 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 28, 2026

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603 m

Cartagena Arsenal

Highlight • Historical Site

The Cartagena Arsenal serves as the base for several units of the Spanish Navy and as a logistics hub for ships calling at Cartagena. It is one of Spain's oldest naval bases, founded in the 18th century. Construction of the Arsenal began in late 1731 and was completed in 1782 during the reign of Charles III. In the 18th century, the naval base was a significant industrial complex with shipyards and workshops for carpentry, rigging, and metalwork, as well as craft workshops producing ship ornaments and decorations. The Arsenal employed several thousand people in the construction and maintenance of Spanish naval vessels. The naval base was expanded in 1849 during the reign of Isabella II.

Source and information for a visit:

turismo.cartagena.es/patrimonio_industrial.asp?idioma=4

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1.14 km

Cartagena Waterfront Promenade

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Very pretty promenade in the heart of Cartagena. A city with 220,000 inhabitants and 3,000 years of history.

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6.15 km

Ermita del Monte Calvario

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For cyclists, this climb is 3.3k long with a drop of 221 meters and an average slope of 6.69% and a maximum of 20%.

When we reach the top we will find a beautiful and old hermitage from the 13th century. A place of worship as well as a tourist attraction due to the beautiful views of both the city and the port and the Escombreras valley. You can see the Mar Menor on clear days.

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10.7 km

View of Cartagena Bay from Castillo de San Julián

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Don't be fooled, the descent is quite complicated.

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11.5 km

San Julián Castle

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A castle with ''eclectic neoclassicism'' architecture on Mount San Julián, built in the 18th century. You can enjoy great views of Cartagena from here.

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13.6 km

Viewpoint

14.2 km

View of Cartagena Harbor from Mirador de Trincabotijas

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Good views of the port and the city of Cartagena. Easy to reach from the north, from the southeast only via a miserable path (deep, coarse gravel).

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16.3 km

Ruins

27.9 km

Punic Wall Interpretation Center

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The "Centro de Interpretación Muralla Punica" displays excavated wall fragments and finds, with a film and souvenir shop. Admission costs €3 (as of November 2025).

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28.4 km

CASA C-101 Aviojet Monument at Polytechnic University of Cartagena

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The aircraft is a donation from the Spanish Air Force and the Spanish Ministry of Defense to the Polytechnic University of Cartagena. A symbol of the close cooperation between the two institutions.

The CASA C-101 Aviojet is a military training and light ground attack aircraft from the Spanish manufacturer Construcciones Aeronáuticas S.A.

The first four aircraft entered service with the Spanish flying school in January 1980. The Spanish Air Force purchased the aircraft in large numbers and also equipped its Patrulla Águila aerobatic team with the type in 1985.

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29.7 km