Las Cruces Viewpoint – Villena loop from Villena

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Las Cruces Viewpoint – Villena loop from Villena

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Las Cruces Viewpoint – Villena loop from Villena

03:34

12.1km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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714 m

Pinada de Santa Bárbara

Highlight • Forest

Excellent park with views of the Castillo de la Atalaya.

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741 m

Atalaya Castle (Villena)

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This spectacular fortress was built by the Almohad Empire at the end of the s. XII, as a refuge for the Muslim population of Villena. The inner wall and the …

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1.39 km

Las Cruces Viewpoint

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The Paraje de las Cruces is located in the city of Villena, province of Alicante. It is located in the final foothills of the Sierra de la Villa, about 550 …

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11.0 km

Ermita de San Jose (Villena)

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Urban hermitage located in the neighborhood of El Rabal, built in 1605 as it appears in the keystone of the lintel arch of the access door.

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11.1 km

Villena

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The city of Villena, in the province of Alicante, is well worth a stop. Its old town has been declared a historic-artistic site and it is not surprising, since the …

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11.2 km

Santa Maria Church

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This church was built in the 16th century on the site of the old Muslim main mosque of Villena, at which time it became the church of El Rabal, the suburb outside the medieval walls of Villena.

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11.4 km

Villena

Highlight • Settlement

Villena is a lively city, full of magic and charm, where you can enjoy with your family and friends. Do not lose its Churches or its Castle among all its heritage.

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11.6 km

Archpriest Church of Santiago (Villena)

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Built between the 14th and 16th centuries, it is one of the most important Gothic-Renaissance examples in the Valencian Community. It is strongly influenced by Catalan Gothic, acquiring a more monumental character in this temple.

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12.1 km

End point

Train Station

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