Cueva del Lagrimal – Sierra de Salinas loop from Colonias Sierra Salinas Yecla

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Cueva del Lagrimal – Sierra de Salinas loop from Colonias Sierra Salinas Yecla

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Cueva del Lagrimal – Sierra de Salinas loop from Colonias Sierra Salinas Yecla

03:46

10.3km

530m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.81 km

Cueva del Lagrimal

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A large cave (330 m2 of surface) and very visited. The water drips from the roof, especially in rainy seasons, to which it owes its name. It presents archaeological remains …

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3.66 km

Cave Entrance

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Good climb to reach the cave, it has a tap that must lead to a cistern because water comes out (February 2024) Magnificent views.

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4.83 km

The Geodetic Vertex of La Capilla is a geographical reference point that marks an exact position on the ground. These vertices are used to construct topographic maps and establish precise coordinates.

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6.60 km

Cueva Cálida

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50 meters from the main path is this small cave that has a pleasant temperature on cold winter days.

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8.32 km

Sierra de Salinas Viewpoint

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This section of corrugated asphalt and gravel through the Sierra de Salinas presents a challenge for all cyclists, but the views and surroundings are worth the effort.

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.87 km

2.40 km

2.02 km

986 m

Surfaces

6.50 km

2.63 km

986 m

147 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,210 m)

Lowest point (700 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

18°C

13°C

97 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

October 4, 2023,La Capilla, Sierra Salinas (ESP)

We found some very good parking spaces off the road from Pinoso to Yecla at "Aula de la Naturaleza Coto Salinas"
The climbing started at the parking all the way to the ridge, crossing the zig zag road at various points. 2 points of interest we passed are the ruins of the "Casa de Linchao" dating 1911 and the fire …

March 20, 2024,La Capilla - Sierra de Salinas

Ascension to La Capilla, the summit of the Sierra de Salinas de Murcia from the Nature Classroom of the same name. We passed by the Lacrimal Cave and the Cueva Caliente, which we passed in animated conversation and had to go back a few meters. Classic route always pleasant to walk again, this time we have seen it very dry.

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