Road trip guide: Conquering La Rinconada de Nigüelas
La Rinconada de Nigüelas is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,174m (7,132ft) above sea level, located in the province of Granada, in Spain. It's one of the highest roads in Spain.
Where is La Rinconada de Nigüelas?
The pass is located in the Andalusia region, in the southern part of the country.
Is the road to La Rinconada de Nigüelas unpaved?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved and pretty challenging. It has narrow parts, steep sections, and countless curves, including 27 hairpin turns.
Is the road to La Rinconada de Nigüelas open in winter?
Set high in the Sierra Nevada National Park, the road is usually impassable in winter.
How long is the road to La Rinconada de Nigüelas?
The pass is 16.0 km (9.94 miles) long, starting from Nigüelas.
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