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Cártama - Sierra de los Espartales PR-A 295.1

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Trail stats

Distance
4.09 mi
Elevation gain
1,043 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
1,043 ft
Max elevation
1,290 ft
TrailRank 
55 5
Min elevation
239 ft
Trail type
Loop
Moving time
2 hours 9 minutes
Time
3 hours 6 minutes
Coordinates
1377
Uploaded
December 5, 2020
Recorded
December 2020

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near Cártama, Andalucía (España)

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Itinerary description

A well marked walk with fabulous views. Although I have graded it as 'moderate' some of you may find it a bit more difficult where the paths are rocky and steep - if you use poles, have them with you and take care.

Waypoints

PictographPanorama Altitude 569 ft
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Panorama 1

On our way up, looking back towards the castle.

PictographWaypoint Altitude 594 ft
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Waypoint 1

Hacienda La Biznaga - a fabulous looking place for an event.

PictographWaypoint Altitude 588 ft
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Waypoint 2

Information board for the Sierra de los Espartales.

PictographPanorama Altitude 569 ft
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Panorama 2

Still climbing and a slightly higher view of the castle.

PictographPanorama Altitude 569 ft
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Panorama 3

Still climbing on good road/track. Looking back over Cartama and the valley beyond.

PictographWaypoint Altitude 764 ft
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Waypoint 3

A PR-A 295 marker and a sudden change in gradient and terrain - steeper and rockier so take care.

PictographPanorama Altitude 992 ft
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Panorama 4

A good view of the castle with Cartama below and Estacion de Cartama across the valley.

PictographWaypoint Altitude 1,049 ft
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Waypoint 4

Keep straight on as the terrain becomes easier here and is followed by a nice flat section.

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,009 ft
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Photo 1

Nice and easy.

PictographPanorama Altitude 1,035 ft
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Panorama 5

Snow on the mountains in the distance.

PictographIntersection Altitude 1,045 ft
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Fork 1

Keep right on the lower path at this fork.

PictographWaypoint Altitude 1,190 ft
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Waypoint 5

A distinctive tree but keep your eyes peeled for the distinctive yellow and white striped markers.

PictographWaypoint Altitude 1,229 ft
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Waypoint 6

A good place for a picnic and then turn left to follow the PR-A 295.1 signpost.

PictographWaypoint Altitude 1,356 ft
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Waypoint 7

You will now see more green and white striped markers - don't worry just keep following them.

PictographPanorama Altitude 1,395 ft
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Panorama 6

More views across the valley.

PictographPanorama Altitude 1,396 ft
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Panorama 7

And yet more views.

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,433 ft
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Photo 2

You might meet some goats along the way.

PictographPanorama Altitude 1,380 ft
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Panorama 8

Look out for the markers and take care on the stony path.

PictographWaypoint Altitude 1,244 ft
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Waypoint 8

Follow the signpost towards Cartama. The path soon becomes a good track/road.

PictographWaypoint Altitude 802 ft
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Waypoint 9

Another good information board at this end of the route.

PictographWaypoint Altitude 809 ft
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Waypoint 10

At this junction take the path towards the Ermita. Before you get to the Ermita you could bear left and pay a visit to the castle ruins before re-joining the route.

PictographReligious site Altitude 424 ft
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Religious site 1

The Ermita. Follow the cobbled path down towards Cartama.

PictographWaypoint Altitude 600 ft
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Waypoint 11

Beautiful tiled storyboards at regular intervals on the descent.

PictographReligious site Altitude 484 ft
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Religious site 2

Crosses also appear at regular intervals.

PictographWaypoint Altitude 574 ft
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Waypoint 12

The end?

PictographWaypoint Altitude 541 ft
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Waypoint 13

An information board about the Ermita.

PictographReligious site Altitude 519 ft
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Religious site 3

The church of San Pedro in Cartama.

PictographWaypoint Altitude 494 ft
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Waypoint 14

Outside the Town Hall there is an information board about the Ruta Mariana del Valle del Guadalhorce.

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  • jos wijnen 1 Jan 29, 2022

    I have followed this trail  verified  View more

    Geweldige bergwandeling met prachtige uitzichten, ik zou deze wel met Wandelstokken lopen

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