Queen's Fountain – Montes Road loop from Portada Alta

Queen's Fountain – Montes Road loop from Portada Alta

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Queen's Fountain – Montes Road loop from Portada Alta

02:27

41.8km

1,020m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.04 km

View of Málaga

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After the roundabout at the latest you will have the city behind you. Traffic is decreasing significantly. The first serpentines come up and it immediately becomes quite steep for a …

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13.1 km

View of Málaga and the coast from El Mirador

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The winding approach, which runs through the Montes Natural Park with its picturesque surroundings, makes the tour an ideal route for cyclists and mountain bikers looking for a sporting challenge …

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14.3 km

Double Hairpin Tunnel, Puerto del León

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Everyone talks about the tie knot in Sa Calobra in Mallorca. There is even a double knot: within a few meters the street crosses twice. The only problem here is …

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20.3 km

☕ Puerto del León Restaurant

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Great tortilla pincho at the end of the port.

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20.4 km

The Fuente de la Reina is located on a winding mountain road, with some steep climbs, that connects Málaga with the Montes de Málaga. It is a popular stop for cyclists as it offers a natural water source.

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20.8 km

León Pass

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Puerto del León is a climb in the Montes de Málaga, a mountain range in the Costa del Sol region. It is a popular route for cyclists due to its …

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24.7 km

Torrox, Málaga

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Wer viel Wasser braucht sollte sich in Malaga eindecken

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30.6 km

Montes Road

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Nice climb, as a cyclist you are not alone. Always nice to meet other cyclists.

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41.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.2 km

7.09 km

364 m

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.6 km

188 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 6 November

23°C

14°C

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

July 21, 2025,🔵 ROAD | Lion Mondays 🦁

A short route, yes, but with character. From Eat Sleep Cycle Málaga, we set out to conquer one of the area's classics: Puerto del León. A climb that encapsulates the essence of Andalusian cycling, with sea views, endless curves, and that blend of effort and beauty that only a good climb can offer.

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February 24, 2022,Road Bike Tour

Brutal, very, very Brutal! Do not underestimate this ride. Take plenty of snacks and fluids. This is one very long climb and most of it on dirt trails. Gradients are steep, at times very steep and unrelenting. There are very few down hill respites and any are only ever short. One thing this route does is go up, always up. …