How to drive the paved road to Puerto El Madroño in Malaga

Puerto El Madroño is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.063m (3,487ft) above sea level, located in the province of Málaga, in Spain.

Puerto El Madroño

Where is Puerto El Madroño?

The pass is located in the autonomous community of Andalusia, in the southern part of the country.

Is the road to Puerto El Madroño paved?

The winding road to the summit is fully paved in very good condition and wide. It’s called A-397 and links the cities of San Pedro de Alcántara and Ronda. Along the route you can appreciate beautiful mountain landscapes. Risk of rock slides.

How steep is the climb to Puerto El Madroño?

Starting from San Pedro de Alcántara, the ascent is 20.38 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1003 meters. The average gradient is 4.9 %. The maximum gradient is 10.0%.