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Ascent of the Peñón de Ifach — Circular from Calpe

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Ascent of the Peñón de Ifach — Circular from Calpe

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Ascent of the Peñón de Ifach — Circular from Calpe

02:50

7.09km

390m

Hiking

The circular route to Penyal d'Ifac from Calpe offers a dual hiking experience, starting with a gentle stroll along a paved, shaded path that leads to the Ifach Rock Tunnel. Beyond this, the terrain transforms into a challenging rocky ascent that requires scrambling and using chains, rewarding you with 360-degree…

Last updated: July 13, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.54 km for 2.37 km

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411 m

El Saladar Saltworks

Highlight • Lake

The salt flats of Calpe occupy a depression filled with Quaternary alluvial deposits. The position of the Peñón de Ifach is a decisive factor for the formation of this interesting …

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2.51 km

Ifach Rock Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The route is naturally divided into three sections. The first takes us to the tunnel that crosses the rock. The second takes us to a fork where we can choose …

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3.16 km

Carabineros Viewpoint

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Climbing to the top of the Peñón de Ifach is one of the most surprising routes on the Costa Blanca. A route with some difficulty, due to the unevenness to …

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3.92 km

Peñón de Ifach summit

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Attention, reservation required. Entry here is now restricted. In the high season you have to book weeks in advance to get entry.

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6.60 km

La Fossa Beach Promenade (Paseo Marítimo de la Fossa)

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The promenade in Calpe is a lovely walk all the way, with numerous bars and restaurants along the way, with lovely sand and gentle waves lapping on the shore and …

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7.09 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.34 km

1.63 km

1.50 km

1.48 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.18 km

2.34 km

630 m

622 m

109 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 16 August

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November 16, 2023,Penion de Ifach (Calp)

Short video about this route could be found under the following link:

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November 27, 2022,Klettersteig auf den 332m hohen Penyal d’Ifac

Hello Komoot`ler, a hike on the local mountain of Calpe, the 332m high Penyal d'Ifac, is very demanding, because strictly speaking it is a via ferrata. It begins very harmlessly and then gets really exhausting after the tunnel.
Up was once again easier for me than down.
This was a real highlight for the first Advent.
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penyal_d%E2%80%99Ifac

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November 7, 2024,Penja d'ifac Spitze Tour

A beautiful hike to the top of Penya d'ifac.
Children and young people should only be taken as far as the tunnel. After that it becomes alpine in places.
This means that rope or chain safety devices and the markings should be carefully observed.

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January 7, 2023,🏞️ Parque Natural del Penyal d'Ifac 🏝️ Calpe 🚶‍♀️🚶

🏖️ The city of Calpe is not only known for its beautiful beaches, it also offers a wide variety of outdoor activities throughout the year... and one of them is the ascent to the top of Penyal d'Ifac.

⛰️ El Penyal is located inside the Natiral Park of the same name and rises imposingly at 330 meters above sea level …

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August 23, 2022,Spitze von I'Fach

Danger. Registration required prior to mountain climbing. Failure to register could result in a fine of between €600 and €6,000.

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May 17, 2024,Tour

Some of the rocks are very slippery because of the many visitors every year. It is particularly slippery in the tunnel. I would recommend hiking boots.

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September 20, 2024,20240920 🇪🇸: Calpe - Hausberg Peñón d'Ifach und Strand 🏊‍♀️🍻

The huge rock in Calpe looks very impressive, you have to go up there.....
So we got the necessary permit online yesterday evening and set off today. Luckily there are lots of free parking spaces in Calpe, a good start.
The hiking trail is well developed at the beginning, but from the rock tunnel onwards it becomes much more difficult. …

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July 20, 2024,Ifacc Calpe kleine Tour

A beautiful tour despite the heat. It is worth getting the permit and filling it out easily via Chrome. Drinking lots of water is highly recommended. Sure-footedness is very important as some places are extremely slippery

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