El Santo Recreation Area – Ermita Viewpoint loop from Pizarra

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El Santo Recreation Area – Ermita Viewpoint loop from Pizarra

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El Santo Recreation Area – Ermita Viewpoint loop from Pizarra

01:17

8.39km

370m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.57 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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3.70 km

El Santo viewpoint (Christ the Redeemer statue, Pizarra)

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view from up here is fantastic. In one direction you can see Málaga, Coín and Alhaurin de la Torre. Right next to it the peak of "La Torrecilla" and a little further on the towns of Casarabonela and Álora.

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3.75 km

El Santo de Pizarra Statue and Viewpoint

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Originally, this was a sculpture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus commissioned in 1916 by the Count of Puerto Hermoso, Fernando Soto Aguilar. This was destroyed during the Civil War …

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6.62 km

Ermita Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mirador de la Ermita is a mandatory point on the Pizarra map to enjoy the views of the impressive Guadalhorce valley, surrounded by the mountains: Sierra de Mijas, Sierra de …

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8.16 km

Pizarra

Highlight • Settlement

Pizarra is a charming municipality located in the province of Malaga. This town is located in the Guadalhorce valley, surrounded by hills and mountains, which gives it a picturesque natural environment.

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8.39 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.77 km

2.21 km

1.49 km

1.13 km

787 m

Surfaces

3.51 km

1.96 km

1.52 km

787 m

599 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

28°C

19°C

4 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

March 4, 2025,El Santo Pizara 8km loop

🇬🇧Perfect route for hiking or trail running. Mountain track on the way up, with a wider none rocky track on the way down.

🇪🇸Perfect route for hiking or trail running. Mountain path on the way up, with a wider track and no rocks on the way down.

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