Puerto de Escúllar (Abla)

Climb Description

Puerto de Escúllar is situated in Almería on the southern edge of the Sierra de Baza mountains and to the north of the Sierra Nevada National Park.

The climb from the south begins at a roundabout close to the village of Abla, at the junction of the A-92 motorway and the ALP-510. It heads north before joining the ALP-508, following that until Escúllar, before continuing on the ALP-800 to the top of the climb, on the southern border of the Sierra de Baza Natural Park.

Puerto de Escúllar is one of several excellent climbs in Andalucía which reaches over 2,000m altitude. It is a peaceful relaxing climb, with enjoyable views of the Sierra Nevada and Sierra de Baza mountain ranges. The good road surface on the lower slopes, pleasant scenery and decent length all make it a great choice for cyclists who like to go uphill. The only eyesores are the numerous wind turbines that are dotted around the mountain. The upper part of the road is a bit broken and, after winter can have gravel and dirt, although is still largely paved underneath.

Puerto de Escúllar is open on most days throughout the year, although it does close occasionally in winter depending on local weather conditions. In winter the descent can also be very cold, as the top is quite exposed to strong winds.

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