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Monda Circuit, Monda (Málaga)

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Distance
7.13 mi
Elevation gain
1,247 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
1,247 ft
Max elevation
1,725 ft
TrailRank 
68 4.6
Min elevation
1,249 ft
Trail type
Loop
Moving time
2 hours 38 minutes
Time
3 hours 50 minutes
Coordinates
2026
Uploaded
March 11, 2019
Recorded
March 2019
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near Monda, Andalucía (España)

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Itinerary description

11 03 2019

Category: Hill Walk
Distance: 11.5 km
Grading: Medium
Meeting Place: Monda Car Park


Itinerary:
This walk has fantastic countryside, with mountain views in the vicinity of Monda. On leaving the car park the first section is a steep ascent out of Monda village and up past the castle. The walk continues upwards to the Gun and Country Club (currently closed) and then descends into the valley where there is a stream running through (this can be easily crossed). Then it is back up again, steeply out of the valley. Once at the top there is a stop for a break to take in the view and enjoy a snack. The route returns to Monda via an old mule trail for refreshments at the usual bar.

Directions to the Meeting Place

From Marbella
Take the A355 towards Ojén. Continue past Ojén. At Kilometre 20 take the exit to Monda/Guaro. After 200m turn left under the bridge and follow the Monda/Guaro signs until the T junction in the centre of Monda. Turn left. 50 metres down the hill from here is a speed bump and La Jaula Bar. At this point turn sharp right into the car park.

From Coín/Alhaurín/Cártama
Take the A355 towards Marbella. After Kilometre 16 take the Monda exit. Follow the winding road into the centre of Monda. Keep to the right at the junction (following signs to Guaro). 50 metres down the hill from here is a speed bump and La Jaula Bar. At this point turn sharp right into the car park.

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Start of walk go up steps and turn left

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Castillo de Monda

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Views, Monda castle

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Cross over stream

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Cuesta de las Herreras

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Picnic spot

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Crossover stream

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Climb up rocks

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Monda castle

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Cruz Caravaca

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Stop for drinks at Bar Los Carboneros

Comments  (4)

  • Photo of hsj
    hsj Mar 12, 2020

    I have followed this trail  verified  View more

    Beautiful walk. Green and lots of flowers. Good variation. Thank you

  • marcvandenplas Apr 23, 2021

    Beautiful walk! We missed the last piece where we had to climb on the rocks.

  • Photo of Nathalie Havegheer
    Nathalie Havegheer Apr 20, 2022

    I have followed this trail  verified  View more

    Very nice walk!

  • Anna Laukkanen Dec 15, 2023

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    Muy bonito sendero con paisajes variados! Very nice trail with varied landscapes :)

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