Hoya de la Mora – Mares' Lagoon loop from Jardín Botánico Universitario de Sierra Nevada

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Hoya de la Mora – Mares' Lagoon loop from Jardín Botánico Universitario de Sierra Nevada

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Hoya de la Mora – Mares' Lagoon loop from Jardín Botánico Universitario de Sierra Nevada

03:01

20.1km

940m

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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: September 3, 2026

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Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada

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191 m

Hoya de la Mora

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La Hoya de la Mora is the highest point that can be reached by vehicle to climb the Veleta peak. In this place, there is a large parking lot and a bus stop.

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1.64 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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7.12 km

Pico del Veleta

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The name "El Veleta" actually comes from the Arabic "al Balata" which meant cut or precipice, alluding to the walls that this peak has. This characteristic shape generates an almost …

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7.14 km

Pico Veleta

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The peak rises to 3398 meters. In its shadow, in the area called Corral del Veleta, located at the foot of its northern cliff, there is a permafrost area with …

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8.29 km

Refugio vivac de la Carihuela

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It is located near the Collado de la Carihuela, above it, from which it receives its name, to shelter it from the strong wind that is common in the pass. …

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9.41 km

Tajos de la Virgen

Peak

10.3 km

Tajos de la Virgen

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Nearby is the Fraile de Capileira, a very dangerous path and not recommended if you don't know it.

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10.8 km

Tajos del Nevero Occidental

Peak

13.3 km

Lagunillos de la Virgen

Lake

14.0 km

Mares' Lagoon

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Melting lagoon with a particular story about its name. Legend has it that a shepherd witnessed two magicians throw a net into the lagoon in search of a red horse …

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16.8 km