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Montefrío – Montefrío Castle loop from Molino Hierro

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Montefrío – Montefrío Castle loop from Molino Hierro

Moderate

4.5

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Montefrío – Montefrío Castle loop from Molino Hierro

03:40

11.6km

450m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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152 m

Waterfall of the Arroyo de los Molinos

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There is a small dirt track next to the road that leads directly to an old bridge, the ruins of the "Molina de los Pelaos" mill and the river. The waterfall is on the left of the bridge.

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4.86 km

View of Montefrío and Its Castle

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5.42 km

View of Montefrío and the Castle

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Located on the outskirts of town, the viewpoint offers a great view of Montefrío and its well-known rocky mountain where the impregnable castle from the Nasrid period stands.

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6.18 km

Montefrío

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Beautiful town where its castle, the Castillo de Montefrío is located at the top, on top of a rock. The rest of the population is located at its feet, white …

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6.22 km

Church of the Incarnation, Montefrío

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The Church of La Encarnación is one of the most prominent monuments in Montefrío, a town located in the region of Loja, in the province of Granada. This baroque-style church …

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6.23 km

Plaza de España, Montefrío

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The tourist information and the town hall can be found here.

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6.24 km

In 2016, Montefrío received a very special award from National Geographics magazine: it is one of ten places with the best panoramic views in the world. Otherwise, only the Castillo is worth mentioning.

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7.11 km

Church and Convent of Saint Anthony

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11.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.92 km

1.55 km

1.02 km

880 m

165 m

Surfaces

4.78 km

3.78 km

1.85 km

889 m

251 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,010 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

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Sunday 24 May

33°C

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Montefrío – Montefrío Castle loop from Molino Hierro

Waterfall of the Arroyo de los Molinos

View of Montefrío and Its Castle

View of Montefrío and the Castle

Montefrío

Church of the Incarnation, Montefrío

Plaza de España, Montefrío

Montefrío Castle

Church and Convent of Saint Anthony

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