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Mulhacén ( [mulaˈθen] ), with an elevation of 3,482 metres (11,424 ft), is the highest mountain in peninsular Spain and in all of the Iberian Peninsula. It is part of the Sierra Nevada range in the Penibaetic System. It is named after Abu'l-Hasan Ali, known as Muley Hacén in Spanish, the penultimate Muslim ruler of Granada in the 15th ...
- 3,482 m (11,424 ft)
- Ultra
- 529 km (329 mi)
- 3,285 m (10,778 ft), Ranked 64th
Mulhacén is the highest peak in Southern Europe outside of the Alps. It is also the third-most prominent peak in Western Europe, after Mont Blanc and Mount Etna, and is ranked 64th in the world by prominence. The peak is not exceptionally dramatic in terms of steepness or local relief.
- Hiking Mulhacen in One Day
- Climbing Mulhacen in Two Days
- When Is The Best Time to Climb Mulhacen
- Where to Stay When Hiking Mulhacen
- Reflections on Mulhacen Hiking
The one day Mulhacen hike is fairly easy with the park shuttle bus. However, the last section can feel tough due to the altitude, especially if you come straight from the coast in the morning. My feet felt like they were pulled to the ground and I could hardly lift them, though climbing Mulhacen in two days and sleeping at around 3000 meters of alt...
There are various options to climb Mulhacen in two days. This guide is for hiking from Hoya del Portillo, which is the highest you can get by private vehicle and requires that you have your own car. You can walk from Capileira to Hoya del Portillo, but that will add at least 4-5 hours return.
Mulhacen is best to hike between July and September when it’s less chance of snow but can be done without a guide from late spring to early autumn. You just need to check the weather conditions, especially if you plan on climbing the west ridge. This can be dangerous in snowy and icy conditions without adequate gear. Some years there’s snow as late...
Here are a few alternatives for where to stay in Capileira and Trevelez when you go hiking Mulhacen.
Mulhacen is one of the absolute must hikes in Andalucia and one the locals will respect you for climbing. There are so many different ways to conquer it in one day or several days. Some are hard while others are easier. Depending on your physical state (and mental – persistence is key up the west flank), it might be harder or easier than what I exp...
El Mulhacén, con una elevación de 3479 m s. n. m., es el pico más alto de la península ibérica y el segundo de España tras el pico del Teide, de 3718 m s. n. m. (Tenerife, Canarias). El pico Mulhacén forma parte del parque nacional de Sierra Nevada.
Mulhacén; Highest point; Elevation: 3,478.6 metres (11,413 ft) Prominence: 3,285 m (10,778 ft) Ranked 64th: Isolation: 529 km (329 mi) Coordinates: Geography; Location: Granada, Spain: Parent range: Sierra Nevada: Climbing; First ascent: unknown (before 1500) Easiest route: hike
- 3,478.6 metres (11,413 ft)
- 3,285 m (10,778 ft) Ranked 64th
- 529 km (329 mi)
Mulhacen is a part of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and the highest mountain in continental Spain and the Iberian Peninsula with its towering 3479 meters. In fact, Mulhacen is the highest mountain outside the Alps in all of Western Europe. Sierra Nevada National Park spreads across the provinces of Granada, Malaga, and Almeria in southern Spain.
Mt. mulhacen - a guide to reaching the summit. Standing at an impressive 3,482m above sea level, situated in the Sierra Nevada National Park, Mt. Mulhacen is the highest mountain in mainland Spain. The mountain is named after the 15th-century ruler of Granada Abu l-Hasan Ali, or Muley Hacén as he was known in Spanish.
