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SaveParque Natural de Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama.
This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
198 trails
- E-Bike
197 trails
- Adaptive Bike
8 trails
- Hike
204 trails
- Trail Running
204 trails
Region Details
- 76
- 20
- 55
- 38
- 9
Region Status
Caution as of Oct 25, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 202
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 198
- Trails E-Bike
- 197
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 57
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 8
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 204
- Trails Trail Running
- 204
- Total Distance
- 164 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 86 miles
- Total Descent
- 54,400 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,718 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,755 ft
- Reports
- 77
- Photos
- 32
- Completed Counter
- 1,353
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Parque Natural de Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama.
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- 7
Popular Nerja Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 3.4 • 3,297 ft • 0 ft • 24 • • hike
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. It features drop and rock face. On average it takes 37 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 0 ft • 23 •
Sendero fácil en cañón. Sólo es difícil al principio al descender al cañón y a mitad del camino. Totalmente manejable, pero es posible que un principiante necesite bajarse de la bicicleta. Easy trail in canyon. Only difficult in...
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 3 ft • 21 •
Bajada perteneciente en su día creo que a la copa andaluza. Para mi nivel tiene algún paso complicado que requiere de un mínimo. Comienza en la misma zona que la denominada Calaceite 2.
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 406 ft • 10 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 406 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 2,421 ft • 62 ft • 10 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 62 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 1.0 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 7 •
Subida por pista hasta zona de inicio de bajada, en la misma localización hay dos senderos. Este segundo que considero azul con pendiente vertical considerable en algún tramo y mucha piedra suelta.
• 65 ★ 4.0 • 1,995 ft • 213 ft • 6 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 213 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow.
Nerja Mountain Bike Routes
★ 1.0 • 15 miles • 2,199 ft • 0 • Out & Back •
Start in Nerja and climbs quickly to El Pinarillo, Fuente del Esparto and Collado de los Apretaderos....
21 miles • 5,380 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
Ruta Canillas de Albaida - Sedella
Photos of Nerja Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Barranco Del Arce | Oct 25, 2026 @ 5:16pm (Europe/Madrid) Oct 25, 2026 | Very Dry | toofastsnake | ||
| Maro River Rumble | Aug 27, 2026 @ 2:43pm (Europe/Madrid) Aug 27, 2026 | Very Dry | toofastsnake | ||
| Cerro Pastora Easy Middle | Apr 26, 2026 @ 5:45pm (Europe/Madrid) Apr 26, 2026 | Unknown | ErikITjofo | ||
| Cerro Pastora | Apr 26, 2026 @ 5:45pm (Europe/Madrid) Apr 26, 2026 | Unknown | ErikITjofo | ||
| Cerro Pastora Lower | Apr 26, 2026 @ 5:43pm (Europe/Madrid) Apr 26, 2026 | Unknown | ErikITjofo | ||
| Molinero | Jan 12, 2026 @ 10:55am (Europe/Madrid) Jan 12, 2026 | Ideal | MalagaRider | ||
| Acceso Cuesta del Cielo | Jan 12, 2026 @ 10:55am (Europe/Madrid) Jan 12, 2026 | Ideal | MalagaRider | ||
| Los Colmenarejos | Jan 10, 2026 @ 12:30pm (Europe/Madrid) Jan 10, 2026 | Unknown | ErikITjofo | ||
| Acceso Mirador Tajo de los Bueyes | Jan 10, 2026 @ 12:30pm (Europe/Madrid) Jan 10, 2026 | Unknown | ErikITjofo | ||
| Puerto De Competa | Dec 24, 2025 @ 11:10am (Europe/Madrid) Dec 24, 2025 | Unknown | ErikITjofo |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| toofastsnake | comment | trail | activity #106571631 and 1 more | Oct 25, 2026 @ 9:17am Oct 25, 2026 |
| toofastsnake | add | report | activity #106571582 | Oct 25, 2026 @ 9:16am Oct 25, 2026 |
| AMG | update | trail | activity #105518203 | Oct 9, 2026 @ 1:50am Oct 9, 2026 |
| AMG | update | trail | activity #105518197 | Oct 9, 2026 @ 1:49am Oct 9, 2026 |
| ErikITjofo | add | trail | activity #105518195 | Oct 9, 2026 @ 1:49am Oct 9, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | No hemos podido pasar de la entrada . Es un... | Oct 25, 2026 @ 9:17am Oct 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | Esta fatal . Lleno de piedras y rodadas de... | Oct 25, 2026 @ 9:17am Oct 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fait le 8 janvier 2026 avec mon épouse . Elle... | Jan 10, 2026 @ 7:45am Jan 10, 2026 | ||
| trail | Lower part full of fallen trees. Needs trial... | Dec 25, 2025 @ 6:38am Dec 25, 2025 | ||
| trail | Really not funny, at the bottom section lots... | Dec 25, 2025 @ 6:35am Dec 25, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k9 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge2 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k9 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge2 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 198 | 161 miles | 53,950 ft | 85 miles | 6,719 ft | #1,308 | #145 | 26 | 77 | 3 | 4,775 | |
| E-Bike | 197 | 157 miles | 53,645 ft | 84 miles | 6,716 ft | #690 | #196 | 5 | 76 | 1 | 660 | |
| Gravel Bike | 57 | 71 miles | 10,276 ft | 26 miles | 5,289 ft | #5,407 | #231 | 134 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 8 | 9 miles | 1,010 ft | 3 miles | 5,118 ft | #1,795 | #101 | |||||
| Horse | 1 | 791 ft | 85 ft | 781 ft | 92 ft | |||||||
| Hike | 204 | 164 miles | 54,400 ft | 86 miles | 6,719 ft | #1,019 | #148 | 77 | 783 | |||
| Trail Running | 204 | 164 miles | 54,400 ft | 86 miles | 6,719 ft | #711 | #142 | 77 | 153 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Nerja?
Nerja has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Nerja?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Nerja are:
- Calaceite (4.2/5)
- Monte Cielo (Media Luna) (4.2/5)
- Torrox-Daire (4.1/5)
- Los Colmenarejos (4.1/5)
- Cerro Pastora (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Nerja?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Nerja are:
- October (41 activities)
- July (40 activities)
- February (38 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Nerja?
Check the Nerja trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Nerja?
The longest trail in Nerja is Canillas-Maroma at 8.4 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Nerja?
The best hiking trails in Nerja are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Nerja?
The best trail running trails in Nerja are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Nerja?
Nerja has a total of 202 trails. Of those, 198 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Nerja to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Nerja?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Nerja is Llanas Sedella-Maroma with 555 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Nerja?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Nerja is Canillas-Maroma with 1,346 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Nerja?
Nerja supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Nerja?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Nerja is Los Lisos with an average grade of 21%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Nerja?
The overall region status for Nerja is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 43 trails:
- Clear / Green: 33
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
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What are the trail conditions in Nerja?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Nerja:
- Very Dry: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Nerja?
Yes, Nerja supports e-bike riding. There are 196 trails in Nerja that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Nerja?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Nerja are: View all mountain biking routes in Nerja.
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What type of bike is most common in Nerja?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Nerja are:
- XC (34 activities)
- AM (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Nerja?
The highest summit in Nerja is Mojón de tres Términos at 2,061 m elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Nerja?
The most popular Strava segments in Nerja are:
- BP Km.2 (1,901 athletes)
- Cruce Civila - Pinarillos (1,581 athletes)
- BP Km.3 (1,549 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Nerja?
Yes, there are 8 accessible/adaptive trails in Nerja. View all adaptive trails in Nerja for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Nerja?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Nerja are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Nerja?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Nerja are:
- Retorno Molinero 2 (4/5)
- Cam. Viejo de Malaga Rock garden (5/5)
- Torre Vigía de Maro (5/5)
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