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The Dark Cave – El Santo Recreation Area loop from Pizarra

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Spain
Andalusia
Malaga
Centro-Sur O Guadalorce
Pizarra

The Dark Cave – El Santo Recreation Area loop from Pizarra

Hard

4.7

(12)

22

hikers

The Dark Cave – El Santo Recreation Area loop from Pizarra

05:02

14.8km

550m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

590 m

Raja Ancha Recreation Area

Highlight • Rest Area

A place to rest and enjoy nature, with tables and benches, a drinking water fountain and bathrooms.

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2

1.84 km

Álora Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

3

2.42 km

The Dark Cave

Highlight • Cave

do not continue to the alternative route, it is more like a road

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4

3.81 km

El Santo Recreation Area

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice place for a picnic or even for a barbecue in winter. Tables, benches and grills are available. The view from up here is fantastic. In one direction you …

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5

3.92 km

Easy short trip to the top to have a nice view

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6

11.5 km

7

11.6 km

Castillépolis Prehistoric Tomb

Highlight • Historical Site

8

13.7 km

Raja Ancha

Highlight • Gorge

B

14.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.61 km

4.61 km

3.77 km

699 m

165 m

Surfaces

9.97 km

3.16 km

948 m

597 m

165 m

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Weather

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Wednesday 14 October

28°C

19°C

4 %

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Comments

October 8, 2023,Santo de Pizarra
Very beautiful path until you reach the Santo, then it is on a lane and all sun, it was still worth it

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