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Alicante
Vinalopo
Villena

View of Villena – Las Cruces Viewpoint loop from Villena

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Spain
Alicante
Vinalopo
Villena

View of Villena – Las Cruces Viewpoint loop from Villena

Moderate

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View of Villena – Las Cruces Viewpoint loop from Villena

04:09

11.8km

430m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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503 m

Archpriest Church of Santiago (Villena)

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Built between the 14th and 16th centuries, it is one of the most important Gothic-Renaissance examples in the Valencian Community. It is strongly influenced by Catalan Gothic, acquiring a more monumental character in this temple.

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771 m

Pinada de Santa Bárbara

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Excellent park with views of the Castillo de la Atalaya.

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798 m

Atalaya Castle (Villena)

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This spectacular fortress was built by the Almohad Empire at the end of the s. XII, as a refuge for the Muslim population of Villena. The inner wall and the …

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1.84 km

Castillo de Salvatierra

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2.40 km

Sierra de la Villa Summit

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A mountain with a summit elevation of 780 metres. It is accessible via several trails, but the ascent from the nearby town of Villena can be demanding because of the steepness of the hill.

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2.71 km

Sierra de la Villa

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9.04 km

View of Villena

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Natural viewpoint of the city of Villena from the Sierra de la Villa.
The Sierra de la Villa, in Villena (Alicante), is a very special natural area, both for its ecological value and for the activities it offers.

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9.06 km

Tuareg Viewpoint

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Very technical and difficult descent

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10.6 km

Las Cruces Viewpoint

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The Paraje de las Cruces is located in the city of Villena, province of Alicante. It is located in the final foothills of the Sierra de la Villa, about 550 …

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11.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.10 km

3.57 km

573 m

378 m

168 m

Surfaces

7.10 km

2.39 km

1.41 km

464 m

422 m

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Monday 13 July

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Comments

April 26, 2025,Villena and Sierra de la Villa
Walk to Villena old town and then hiking up Sierra de la Villa mountain.

Villena is well off tourist circuits. There are nice bits, but I wouldn't call it a hidden gem, this is not the only town in Spain with castles and churches. Villena is, however, easy to reach by public transport, having a train station with good connections …
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