El camino
The route can be taken from Guadix to Caravaca de la Cruz or from Caravaca de la Cruz to Guadix. The starting point and end point of the pilgrimage are decided by the pilgrim.
Stages of the sections of the SOUTHERN SPIRITUAL PATH
| Stage | Departure | Arrival | D (km) | Elevation difference (m) | Duration | To Caravaca (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guadix | Fonelas (*) | 22,2 | 170 | 5h 40' | 295,2 |
| 2 | Fonelas | Balneario (*) de Alicún | 25,9 | 340 | 6h 10' | 269,3 |
| 3 |
Balneario de Alicún
|
Gorafe | 12,0 | 315 | 3h 30' | 257,3 |
| 4 | Gorafe | Freila | 22,9 | 475 | 6h 15' | 234,4 |
| 5 | Freila | Baza | 16,6 | 250 | 4h 40' | 217,8 |
| 6 | Baza | Zújar | 29,4 | 720 | 7h 45' | 188,4 |
| 7 | Zújar | Benamaurel | 22,5 | 390 | 6h 00' | 165,9 |
| 8 | Benamaurel | Cúllar | 13,3 | 240 | 3h 40' | 152,6 |
| 9 | Cúllar | Orce | 26,8 | 285 | 6h 50' | 125,8 |
| 10 | Orce | Huéscar | 22,2 | 260 | 5h 50' | 103,6 |
| 11 | Huéscar | Puebla de Don Fadrique | 31,0 | 580 | 7h 10' | 72,6 |
| 12 | Puebla de Don Fadrique | Cañada de la Cruz | 26,2 | 400 | 6h 15' | 46,4 |
| 13 | Cañada de la Cruz | Archivel | 28,1 | 100 | 7h 00' | 18,3 |
| 14 | Archivel | Caravaca de la Cruz | 18,3 | 140 | 4h 30' | 0 |
[*]: In stages 1 and 2, there are alternatives depending on accommodation availability (the Alicún Spa is only open from June to October and there is currently no accommodation available in Fonelas. Please check with Fonelas Town Council: Tel. +34 958 679 002. If you wish, you can finish the first stage in Benalúa, where accommodation is currently available), with varying distances.
Alternative stages
| Stage | Departure | Arrival | D (km) | Elevation difference (m) | Duration | To Caravaca (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (bis) | Benalúa* | Gor | 26,3 | 580 | 6h 30' | 262,6 |
| 3 (bis) | Gor | Freila | 28,2 | 160 | 6h 55' | 234,4 |
(*): En etapa 1, si no fuera posible el alojamiento en Fonelas, se aconseja partir de Benalúa.
| Stage | Departure | Arrival | D (km) | Elevation difference (m) | Duration | To Caravaca (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 (bis) | Zújar | Courts of Baza | 20,7 | 330 | 5h 15' | 115,8 |
| 8 (bis) | Courts of Baza | Castillejar | 24,2 | 290 | 5h 45' | 95,7 |
| 9 (bis) | Castillejar | Huéscar | 23,1 | 460 | 5h 50’ | 72,6 |
Road map
Technical details of the route
Distance = 318 km
14 stages of 23 km on average and 310 m elevation gain.
>51% of trails (GR, PR, SL)
75% of Country roads and paths
Less than 25% asphalt and by roads with very little traffic
Tour 99.7% cycleable
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Southern Spiritual Trail through the Granada Geopark
An essential work for gaining an in-depth understanding of what the Southern Spiritual Way has to offer, and for organising our journey thanks to countless practical details such as accommodation and services available along the way.
