How many kilometres is stage 3?

The stage from Petrer to Villena is about 23 km according to our track.

How long does this stage take?

About 6 h 9 min at a moderate pace (23 km and +405 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.

How much elevation does this stage have?

It gains about +405 m of ascent and −459 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.

Is this stage difficult?

We rate it as moderate difficulty, with about 18 m of ascent per kilometre. It is an estimate based on elevation; heat, rain or the surface can make it harder.

Is there water, a pharmacy and an ATM along the way?

On the stage we found 5 water fountains, 1 pharmacies and 0 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).

Stage 3 of 29 · Camino del Sureste

Petrer → Villena

Alicante

Distance: 23 km
Time: 6 h 9 min
Ascent: +405 m
Descent: −459 m
Difficulty: Moderate

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Llegas a Villena, con su magnífico castillo y el famoso tesoro visigodo.

Elevation profile

Ascent

+405 m

Descent

−459 m

Altitude

555–826 m

Stage map

Services on the stage:💧 5 water fountains✚ 1 pharmacies🏧 0 ATMs(OpenStreetMap data; check opening times)

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What to see on this stage

Monuments and points of interest near the Camino for your rest (data from OpenStreetMap).

CastleCastillo de Biar
RuinsAcueducto Ojival
MuseumMuseu d'Etnografia de Biar
ViewpointVistas de Biar
MonumentMonument a Jaume I
MonumentPou de neu
HeritageCeller de la Viuda
HeritageCeller de Don Juan Izquierdo

Frequently asked questions about this stage

How many kilometres is stage 3?: The stage from Petrer to Villena is about 23 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?: About 6 h 9 min at a moderate pace (23 km and +405 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?: It gains about +405 m of ascent and −459 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?: We rate it as moderate difficulty, with about 18 m of ascent per kilometre. It is an estimate based on elevation; heat, rain or the surface can make it harder.
Is there water, a pharmacy and an ATM along the way?: On the stage we found 5 water fountains, 1 pharmacies and 0 ATMs (OpenStreetMap data; do confirm opening times).