Torcal de Antequera (Antequera)
Start Town | Altitude | Elevation Gain | Length | Gradient | Difficulty | Rating |
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Antequera | 1,224m | 713m | 15.5 km | 4.3% | 601 | **** |
Climb Description
Torcal de Antequera is one of the best climbs in the Málaga province of Andalucía. It is situated close to the historic town of Antequera and climbs to a visiting center for the unique rock formations which are found in the zone.The climb from Antequera is the slightly easier of the two sides. It is longer, but with more gentle gradients until the steep pitches of the final three kilometres. The scenery here is very pleasant, with open views along most of the road.
Torcal de Antequera is open throughout the year.
Roads & Traffic
The road surface is in excellent condition throughout.
There is some traffic leaving Antequera, before becoming relatively quiet for most of the climb. It gets busier during weekends and holidays when there are usually more cars driving up to El Torcal, but it is still generally fine for cycling.
Puerto de la Joya
Puerto del León
Cerro Becerrero
Cerro del Moro
Puerto de las Abejas
You may also be interested in the links below to some of the other tours that we currently run in Spain.
There is some traffic leaving Antequera, before becoming relatively quiet for most of the climb. It gets busier during weekends and holidays when there are usually more cars driving up to El Torcal, but it is still generally fine for cycling.
Alternative Routes
Torcal de Antequera can also be climbed from Villanueva de la Concepción.Nearby Climbs
Puerto de la Joya
Puerto del León
Cerro Becerrero
Cerro del Moro
Puerto de las Abejas
Cycling Holidays
We can arrange customized cycling holidays to the mountains of Malaga and the Sierra Grazalema; including the climb to Torcal de Antequera. If you would be interested in this, please contact us to discuss the options and to put together an itinerary.You may also be interested in the links below to some of the other tours that we currently run in Spain.