Dare to drive the dangerous road to Peña Horadada in the Sierra Nevada

Peña Horadada is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,350m (7,709ft) above sea level, located in Almería province, in Spain. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Peña Horadada

Where is Peña Horadada?

Set high in the Sierra Nevada (the same mountain range where Pico Veleta is located), the pass is situated in the autonomous community of Andalusia, in the southern part of the country.

Can I drive through Peña Horadada?

Located within the Sierra Nevada National Park, the road through the pass is totally unpaved. 4x4 vehicles only. It’s closed to private motor vehicles.

How long is the road to Peña Horadada?

The road through the pass is 46km (28 miles) long, running west-east from Puerto de la Ragua, a mountain pass at an elevation of 2,046m (6,712ft) above sea level, to Ohanes.
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