How to drive the unpaved road to Puerto Llano in Jaen?

Puerto Llano is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.804m (5,918ft) above sea level, located in the province of Jaén, in Spain.

Puerto Llano

Where is Puerto Llano?

The pass is located in the autonomous community of Andalusia, in the southern part of the country, within the Sierra de Castril Natural Park.

Is the road to Puerto Llano unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved, with rocky sections and loose gravel, running through one of the oldest Corsican pine forests in Europe. It features narrow parts, steep sections and 7 hairpin turns. A 4x4 vehicle is required. It’s usually open year-round.

How long is the road to Puerto Llano?

Starting from the paved A-6206 road, the road to the summit is 16.9 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 793 m and the average gradient is 4.69%. The road ends on a parking lot.