How to drive the unpaved road to Puerto de los Pilones in Malaga?
Puerto de los Pilones is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.784m (5,853ft) above sea level, located in the heart of Spain’s Malaga province.
Where is Puerto de los Pilones?
The peak is located a few kilometres from Marbella and very close to cities like Malaga and Ronda, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, in the southern part of the country, within Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park. The park is named after the snow that sometimes covers its heights in the winter.
Why is there a road to Puerto de los Pilones?
At the summit there’s a communication tower and some facilities.
Is the road to Puerto de los Pilones unpaved?
The road to the summit has paved and unpaved parts (near its end). This route is not suitable for normal cars. 4x4 recommended. The track runs across a wonderful Mediterranean forest.
How long is the road to Puerto de los Pilones?
Starting from the paved A-397 Road, the road to the summit is 13.3 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 741 m and the average gradient is 5.57%.
Is the road to Puerto de los Pilones open?
The road is open year-round, but winter snowfalls are not uncommon. The trail is closed to motor vehicles during the summer season due to the high risk of fire. This track can get very muddy and slippery after rains.
Pic: Pio Llavona