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Almería

Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax

Níjar

Natural Park of Cabo de Gata – circular from Rodalquilar via Cerro del Cinto and the Gold Mines

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Spain

Andalusia

Almería

Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax

Níjar

Natural Park of Cabo de Gata – circular from Rodalquilar via Cerro del Cinto and the Gold Mines

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Natural Park of Cabo de Gata – circular from Rodalquilar via Cerro del Cinto and the Gold Mines

03:44

12.8km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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3.49 km

Rodalquilar Gold Rush Ruins Trail

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If you are looking for peace and quiet, this is the place for you. Sturdy shoes are recommended.

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4.69 km

Cinto Hill

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This trail is a bit steep on the ascent, but it's worth the effort. You can follow a good stretch of the mountain and have a phenomenal view to the Sierra Nevada. The mountain trail itself is easy to hike.

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Rodalquilar Gold Mine Ruins

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The Rodalquilar gold mines are located in the municipality of Níjar, in the province of Almería, Spain. These mines were one of the most important gold mines in Europe during the 20th century.

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12.5 km

El Albardinal Botanical Garden of Rodalquilar

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The El Albardinal Botanical Garden is located in the old mining town of Rodalquilar, within the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park.

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12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

716 m

585 m

268 m

Surfaces

7.26 km

3.89 km

791 m

585 m

243 m

Elevation

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Sunday 19 July

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January 30, 2024,Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata - Rodalquilar Minen ⛏️- Große Runde, inkl. Indiana Jones Tunnel 😛🎥

Big tour through the mining ⛏️ area starting in Rodalquilar. Official hiking trail 🧦, in places more of a path and not suitable for cycling!
Short detour up to the mine entrance (one of countless and freely accessible ones!) which was converted into a tunnel in a scene from 🤠 "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade". 😏

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March 26, 2025,wandeling Rodalquilar en de goudmijnen

Today a walk through the Cabo del gata nature park and the gold mines after the discovery of gold and the gold rush in 1833.
A beautiful walk but some parts were quite steep, up to 35%.
The ruins of the gold mines were disappointing, no maintenance by the state, just let them fall into disrepair. On the last part, …

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May 1, 2024,Tag 4: Runde um den Cerro del Cinto – Mehrtageswanderung im Naturpark Cabo de Gata

From Rodalquilar we walk around the Cerro del Cinto and explore a fertile riverbed, former mines and the ruins of a country house. Surrounded by palm trees, oleander and figs we enjoy wonderful views over the nature park.

From Rodalquilar we climb up the Rambla de la Granadilla and hike along a wonderful mountain path on the back of the …

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January 12, 2026,Hike Rodalquilar (E) - Sendero Cerro del Cinto (variant) (rondje) 9/10

A beautiful hike in an enchanting landscape, primarily on T2 trails. A wonderful day in the Sierra Cabo de Gata!

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Natural Park of Cabo de Gata – circular from Rodalquilar via Cerro del Cinto and the Gold Mines

Rodalquilar Gold Rush Ruins Trail

Cinto Hill

Rodalquilar Gold Mine Ruins

El Albardinal Botanical Garden of Rodalquilar

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