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Puerto de Sábar – Puerto del Sol (1085 m) loop from Alfarnatejo

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Puerto de Sábar – Puerto del Sol (1085 m) loop from Alfarnatejo

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Puerto de Sábar – Puerto del Sol (1085 m) loop from Alfarnatejo

03:50

55.3km

1,020m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 24.8 km for 5 m

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Parking

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124 m

Venta de Alfarnate & Museum

Highlight • Restaurant

In Alfarnate, La Venta de Alfarnate dates back to the 13th century, and is considered the oldest in Andalusia. Due to the numerous stories and legends surrounding it, it is considered a true popular monument, and it is not for nothing that it now houses the Museum of Andalusian Banditry.
All kinds of people and all social classes have passed through here: muleteers, black marketeers, bandits, even King Alfonso XIII and Saint Joseph of Calasanz, not to mention artists, painters, and more. La Venta de Alfarnate remains faithful to its principles, its mystery, and its romantic magic.
Its cuisine is fundamentally based on Andalusian mountain and country cuisine, with notable dishes including Alfarnate crumbs, eggs a lo bestia (roasted eggs), garlic goat, fried lamb blood sausage with tomatoes, and scrambled eggs with anise porridge.

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1.04 km

View of Olive Groves and Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.4 km

Panorama at the height of the hotel

Highlight • Viewpoint

17.5 km

Monument to Don Alfonso Molina Padilla

Highlight • Monument

The monument commemorates Don Alfonso Molina Padilla, one of the town's most important figures. Born in Colmenar in 1875, Molina Padilla was a lawyer and politician of the liberal left. He represented the Archidona constituency in the Spanish Parliament and dedicated his life to social causes and education. Having no children, he bequeathed his entire fortune to a foundation he established in his will – the "Fundación Molina Padilla – Orfanato de Jesús y Candelaria." The foundation's aim was to provide underprivileged children and young people from Colmenar with access to education. To this day, the foundation awards scholarships to pupils and students, ensuring the continued impact of his work across generations.

A monument honoring his legacy was erected in Colmenar, located in the plaza at the end of Calle Camino de Málaga, near Calle La Nora. The statue depicts Don Alfonso Molina Padilla as a symbol of charity and community spirit – values that he deeply rooted in his home community.

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17.6 km

Plaza de España Colmenar

Highlight • Structure

The Plaza de España in Colmenar is the vibrant heart of the village, reflecting the typical character of an Andalusian town center. Surrounded by white houses with wrought-iron balconies, small cafes, and orange trees, it forms the social and cultural hub of the community. At its center stands an elegant, multi-tiered stone fountain, a defining feature of the square. The water flows in gentle arcs from one basin to the next, creating a tranquil and inviting atmosphere.

Particularly striking are the bees that gather around the upper part of the fountain with its intricately carved jugs—a natural phenomenon closely linked to Colmenar's history and identity. The town's name derives from the Spanish word "colmena," meaning "beehive," and the fountain seems to embody this symbolism in a truly remarkable way.

Today, the Plaza de España serves as a meeting place for locals and visitors alike, a venue for celebrations, conversations, and the everyday life of the village. With its harmonious interplay of stone, water, and nature, it conveys an authentic image of the tranquil, welcoming atmosphere that characterizes Colmenar. The square thus represents not only the geographical center of the town but also the heart of its community.

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17.7 km

Town Hall of Colmenar

Highlight • Monument

Colmenar Town Hall, also known as the Ayuntamiento de Colmenar, is a well-preserved example of traditional Spanish architecture, with features such as a beautiful façade and an elegant tower.
Colmenar Town Hall was built in a style typical of the 18th century, with touches of Baroque and Neoclassicism.
The façade of the town hall is richly decorated with decorative elements and ornate windows. The tower of the town hall is a striking feature and offers beautiful views over the village and the surrounding hills.

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28.9 km

Puerto de Sábar

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This mountain pass is located 590 meters above sea level. Here you can start the route of the Tajos de Sábar de Alfarnatejo; On this tour you will visit the Doña Ana pit, the Gomer pit and the Fraile pit.

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30.8 km

Puerto de Sabar

Mountain Pass

47.6 km

Puerto del Sol (1085 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This is one of the longest climbs I have done around Malaga. Great scenery, good roads

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55.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.0 km

2.14 km

119 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.8 km

2.11 km

245 m

113 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,080 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Sunday 7 June

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Puerto de Sábar – Puerto del Sol (1085 m) loop from Alfarnatejo

Venta de Alfarnate & Museum

View of Olive Groves and Mountains

Panorama at the height of the hotel

Monument to Don Alfonso Molina Padilla

Plaza de España Colmenar

Town Hall of Colmenar

Puerto de Sábar

Puerto del Sol (1085 m)

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