How to drive the unpaved road to Nuevo Mundo in Almería?
Nuevo Mundo is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.115m (6,938ft) above sea level, located in Almería province, in Spain.
Where is Nuevo Mundo?
The peak is located in the autonomous community of Andalusia, in the southern part of the country. At the summit there is an antenna and communication facilities.
Is the road to Nuevo Mundo unpaved?
The road to the summit is a wide, hard-packed dirt road with loose stones and gravel. The road features narrow parts, steep sections and 23 hairpin turns.
Can I drive my vehicle to Nuevo Mundo?
It doesn't require an extreme 4x4 with low-range gears, but you do need a vehicle with decent ground clearance. The track consists of hard-packed dirt and fine gravel, though there are medium-sized loose stones along the edges and noticeable cross-rutting caused by water runoff. A standard, low-clearance city car could easily scrape its underbody or lose traction if the grade gets steep. A high-clearance SUV or an all-wheel-drive vehicle will clear it easily in dry conditions. If it rains or gets muddy, things change and a 4x4 becomes compulsory.
How long is the road to Nuevo Mundo?
Starting from the paved AL-4401 road near Canjáyar, the road to the summit is 23.9 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1488 m and the average gradient is 6.22%.
Pic: Victor Gutierrez