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Pico de Mulhacén

Mountain in Andalusia · 3,479 m

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3,479 m
Elevation
3,280 m
Prominence
7.8 km
Hike length one way
37.0533, -3.3117
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Pico de Mulhacén

7.8 km
one way
949 m
of ascent
6 h 28 min
round trip

The route starts at Telesilla Veleta — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

3,027 m7.8 km · 3,479 m

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Parking and starting point

1Telesilla VeletaRecommended
station / cable car · west of the peak
7.8 km on foot · ↑ 949 m · about 6 h 28 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2SL-A 81 Trevélez - Alto del Chorrillo
marked trailhead · southeast of the peak
about 10.6 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3PR-A 27 Trevélez-Siete Lagunas
marked trailhead · southeast of the peak
about 10.6 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Pico de Mulhacén?

Pico de Mulhacén is 3,479 m above sea level and lies in Andalusia, Spain. Its prominence is 3,280 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Pico de Mulhacén?

From Telesilla Veleta it is about 7.8 km one way with 949 m of ascent. Expect around 6 h 28 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Pico de Mulhacén?

The nearest starting point is Telesilla Veleta (west of the peak) — 7.8 km on foot · ↑ 949 m · about 6 h 28 min round trip. Alternative: SL-A 81 Trevélez - Alto del Chorrillo (southeast of the peak) (about 10.6 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Pico de Mulhacén in Conquer?

Yes — Pico de Mulhacén is one of 17,144 peaks in Spain in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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