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Scenic Route

Sierra Nevada - High Altitude Road

Granada → Hoya de la Mora
40 km
1 Days

About This Route

Drive to the roof of Spain. This route starts in the historic city of Granada and climbs into the Sierra Nevada, reaching the Pradollano ski resort and continuing towards the Pico Veleta. It is the highest paved road in Europe. You'll move from subtropical gardens to alpine tundra in less than an hour. WARNING: Continuous, long steep climb. The air gets thin and your engine's cooling will be put to the test. The reward is a view that, on clear days, reaches across the Mediterranean to Africa.

Points of Interest

Alhambra Viewpoint

monument

Veleta Peak View

nature

Sierra Nevada Observatory

monument

Route Highlights

High AlpineHighest PointSteepView

Route Information

Distance40 km
Est. Duration1 Days
StartGranada
EndHoya de la Mora
Steep sections
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