Paterna

Paterna del Rio, Rio Paterna, Barranco de Paterna, Rio de Alcolea Last Update: 12.10.2026 by Daniel Sturm
Country: España / Spain
Subregion: Almería
Town: Paterna del Río
v3 a3 II
2h41
1min
2h30
10min
1160m
850m
310m
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20m
2x 30m
12
3000m
Car optional
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Summary:
Small waterfalls in a narrow canyon with cold water
January - December
Summary:
Small waterfalls in a narrow canyon with cold water
Access:
Take the A-7 to junction 448 to join the N340 towards Benahadux. At the first roundabout, take the third exit onto the A348 towards Fondón. Drive through the town and continue towards Laujar; at the exit, take the right-hand turn onto the AL-5402 towards Paterna. After 9 km, you’ll come to a picnic area where you can park the car, right next to the bridge where the ravine begins. If you’re doing the full route, you’ll need to leave the second car in Guarros.
Approach (1 min):
Straight from the bridge.
Tour (2 h 30):
Two sections, each with six abseils; to complete the full route, it is advisable to use two cars. The first section ends at the mill bridge and is steeper. The second section, whilst being more horizontal and with greater distances between abseils, features a multitude of small slides and downclimbs to enjoy.
Return (10 min):
From the first section, you exit via a via ferrata that takes you up to the bridge, and then take the path that climbs up to Paterna del Río. You can also take a path that leads directly up to the road If you follow it all the way, you’ll reach Guarros, where you’ll have left the second car

Coordinates:

Canyon Start
37.031872°, -2.945746° ↓↑
DMS: 37° 1" 54.74', -3° 3" 15.31'

DM: 37° 1.912", -3° 3.255"

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Canyon End
37.007548°, -2.945369° ↓↑
DMS: 37° 0" 27.17', -3° 3" 16.67'

DM: 37° 0.453", -3° 3.278"

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Alternative Canyon End
37.023362°, -2.946519° ↓↑
DMS: 37° 1" 24.1', -3° 3" 12.53'

DM: 37° 1.402", -3° 3.209"

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Parking at Entry
37.03137°, -2.94681° ↓↑
DMS: 37° 1" 52.93', -3° 3" 11.48'

DM: 37° 1.882", -3° 3.191"

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