Wo beginnt die Wanderung zum Castell?

Ihr habt zwei Möglichkeiten: für die längere Strecke parkt ihr unten am Fuß des Weges (39.714299, 2.800935) und geht die gesamten Serpentinen zu Fuß. Für die kürzere Runde müsst ihr die Serpentinen (Achtung eng!) mit dem Auto fahren und könnt oben am Restaurant parken (39.729289, 2.788621).

Wie schwer ist die Tour auf den Alaró?

Vorausgesetzt, die Ausdauer für die Länge der Strecke ist gegeben, ist die Runde recht einfach zu gehen. Vom Charakter erinnert sie an die Strecke auf den Puig de Maria: erst asphaltierte Serpentinen und dann in Stein gehauene Stufen. Für Kinderwägen allerdings nicht geeignet, für Kinder aber sicherlich.

Wie lange dauert die Wanderung auf den Alaró?

Von unten solltet ihr mit rund 4 Stunden rechnen – Pausen und Fotogelegenheiten sind da noch nicht mitgerechnet. Die obere Runde sollte etwa knapp 2 Stunden dauern.

Kann man sich unterwegs verlaufen?

Kaum, da man überwiegend einem Weg folgt, der dazu noch hier und da ausgeschildert ist. Dennoch macht es natürlich Sinn, unsere Karten zu verwenden und sich zu tracken!

Ist der Zugang beschränkt?

Hier und da gehen private Wege von der Route ab, der Wanderweg selbst ist aber frei und kostenlos zugänglich.

Gibt es unterwegs Wasser oder Einkehrmöglichkeiten?

Ja! Am Restaurant Es Verger auf halber Höhe und auch in der Hosteria auf dem Gipfel. Allerdings gilt das nicht ganzjährig, es macht also Sinn, sich vorher auf den Webseiten zu informieren.

Was sind die Highlights der Runde?

Highlights wäre ein großes Wort – aber dafür, dass die Runde nicht gerade eine Abenteuerrunde ist, bietet sie durchaus einiges an. Dazu zählt natürlich die Ruine des Castells, aber auch der Blick Richtung Palma und auf die höchsten Gipfel des Tramuntanas.

Was ist aus unserer Sicht noch zu beachten?

Das wichtigste ist wohl dass man sich mit dem Auto nicht vertun darf: Die Serpentinen sind zwar gut asphaltiert, aber sehr eng. Wer nicht gut rangieren kann oder Mühe hat, rückwärts zu fahren, sollte sein Auto am besten unten stehen lassen!

Where does the hike to the castle start?

You have two options: for the longer route, park down at the foot of the path (39.714299, 2.800935) and walk the entire set of switchbacks. For the shorter loop, you need to drive up the switchbacks (caution: narrow) and can park up by the restaurant (39.729289, 2.788621).

How difficult is the hike to Alaró?

Assuming you have the endurance for the length of the route, the loop is quite easy to walk. In terms of character, it is reminiscent of the hike to Puig de Maria: first paved switchbacks and then steps cut into the rock. It is not suitable for strollers, but fine for children.

How long does the hike to Alaró take?

Starting from the lower parking area, you should plan around 4 hours—breaks and photo stops are not included in that. The upper loop should take just under 2 hours.

Can you get lost on the way?

Hardly, as you mostly follow one path that is also signposted here and there. Still, it of course makes sense to use our maps and track the route.

Is access restricted?

Here and there, private paths branch off from the route, but the hiking trail itself is freely and publicly accessible.

Is there water or are there places to stop for food along the way?

Yes. At the restaurant Es Verger halfway up, and also at the hostelry at the summit. However, this is not available year-round, so it makes sense to check the websites in advance.

What are the highlights of the loop?

“Highlights” is a big word—but for a loop that is not exactly an adventure hike, it does offer quite a lot. This includes, of course, the castle ruins, but also the view towards Palma and of the highest peaks of the Tramuntana.

Anything else to keep in mind?

The most important thing is probably not to mess up with your car: the switchbacks are well paved, but very narrow. If you’re not good at manoeuvring or have trouble driving in reverse, it’s best to leave your car at the bottom.

Privacy policy - Mallorca Touren

Privacy Policy

1. Controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

Jörn von Grabe / Mallorca-Touren
Lucile-Grahn-Straße 31
81675 Munich Germany
Email: servus@mallorca-touren.com

Further information about the provider can be found in our Legal Notice (Impressum).

2. General Information on Data Processing

The protection of your personal data is important to us. We process personal data exclusively in accordance with the applicable legal provisions, in particular the GDPR and the TDDDG.

You can generally visit our website without actively providing personal data. However, when you access the website, certain technical data is processed in order to operate, secure and provide the website.

3. Hosting and Server Log Files

When our website is accessed, the hosting provider automatically collects information in so-called server log files. This includes in particular:

IP address of the requesting device
date and time of access
accessed page or file referrer URL
browser type and browser version
operating system
used hostname of the accessing computer

This data is processed in order to provide the website technically, ensure system security and stability, and detect and defend against misuse and attacks.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the secure and uninterrupted operation of our website.

The log files are stored only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated above.

4. Cookies and Consent Management

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. We distinguish between technically necessary functions and optional services.

We use a consent management tool to manage your consent for certain categories. Your selection, the time of your decision and technical proof data are stored so that we can document your consent or refusal and respect your settings.

The following categories are currently used on our website in particular:

Functional: technically necessary services required for the operation of the website
Statistics: services used for reach measurement and analysis
External Media: embedded external content, especially maps and tracks

The Functional category is required for the technical operation of the website. Statistics and External Media are only activated if you have expressly consented to them.

Legal bases: Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR insofar as processing serves to document granted consent, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR for the management of your privacy settings, and Section 25 TDDDG and/or Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR for optional services requiring consent.

You may change or withdraw your consent at any time with future effect via the consent tool on our website.

5. Contact by Email or Contact Form

If you contact us by email or via a contact form, we process the data you provide in order to handle your enquiry. This includes in particular:

name
email
address
content of your message
any other information voluntarily provided

The data is processed exclusively for the purpose of handling your enquiry and communicating with you.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your enquiry is aimed at concluding or performing a contract, and otherwise Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the proper handling of enquiries.

Your data will be deleted once your enquiry has been conclusively processed, unless statutory retention obligations require otherwise.

6. Interactive Maps, Tracks and Weather Maps

We provide interactive maps, tour tracks and weather maps on our website. The tour tracks and GPX content are maintained by us and provided via our own website. For the map display we use the WordPress plugin Maps Marker Pro. From a data protection perspective, however, what matters is not the plugin as such, but whether external map or weather services are loaded when a map is displayed.

Depending on the selected map or weather view, content may be loaded from the following external providers:

OpenStreet
MapOpenTopo
MapMetGIS for weather data and weather maps

When external map or weather content is loaded, your browser establishes a connection to the servers of the respective provider. In doing so, the following data may in particular be transmitted to the respective provider:

your IP address
date and time of access
the page accessed
technical information about browser and device
where applicable, interaction data when using map functions

External map and weather content is only loaded on our website if you have consented to the External Media category in the consent tool. Processing then takes place on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with Section 25 TDDDG. You may withdraw your consent at any time with future effect via the consent tool.

Please note that the respective external providers are responsible for any further processing of data on their side.

7. Web Analytics with Google Analytics 4

Provided that you have consented to the Statistics category, we use Google Analytics 4 on our website, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. The integration is carried out via the WordPress plugin Site Kit by Google.

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information about the use of our website. The following information may in particular be processed:

pages viewed and screen views
interactions on the website
technical information about browser and device
referrer information
approximate location
pseudonymous identifiers
duration and frequency of visits

We use Google Analytics to statistically analyse the use of our website and improve our offering.

According to Google, IP addresses of EU users are not logged or stored in Google Analytics 4. We nevertheless inform you that the use of Google Analytics may involve processing operations by Google and, depending on the configuration, transfers of data cannot be fully ruled out.

Legal basis for the use of Google Analytics is your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with Section 25 TDDDG.

You can withdraw your consent at any time with future effect via the consent tool. You may also prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser settings accordingly.

Further information on data protection at Google can be found in Google’s privacy policy and in the information provided on Google Analytics.

8. Embedded PayPal Donation Button

An embedded PayPal donation button is integrated into our website. If you use it, data will be transmitted to PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg, insofar as this is necessary for the display, provision or execution of the donation process.

Depending on the technical implementation, data may already be transmitted to PayPal when the button is loaded or, at the latest, when it is used. This may in particular include:

IP address
technical browser and device data
date and time of access
information about the page visited
data entered by you as part of the donation process

Legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR insofar as processing is necessary to carry out a donation process initiated by you. Insofar as consent is required for the technical integration or execution of the button, processing takes place on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with Section 25 TDDDG.

Further information can be found in PayPal’s privacy policy.

9. Storage Period

We store personal data only for as long as necessary for the respective purposes or as required by statutory retention obligations.

This means in particular:

server log files: only for the period necessary to ensure operation and IT security
contact enquiries: until the enquiry has been fully processed, thereafter only insofar as statutory retention obligations apply
records of consent: for as long as necessary to document your consent or withdrawal
statistical data from Google Analytics: in accordance with the retention periods configured in our Analytics account
payment or donation data: insofar as necessary to carry out and document the donation process or as required by law

10. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have in particular the following rights:

right of access to the personal data we process about you
right to rectification of inaccurate data
right to erasure of your data
right to restriction of processing
right to data portability
right to object to processing
right to withdraw any consent given, with future effect

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, an informal message to the contact details given above is sufficient.

11. Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding the processing of your personal data.

The authority responsible for us is in particular:

Bayerisches Landesamt für Datenschutzaufsicht (BayLDA) Promenade 18 91522 Ansbach Germany Email: poststelle@lda.bayern.de Website: www.lda.bayern.de

12. Legal Bases of Processing

Unless a more specific legal basis is stated in this privacy policy, the following legal bases in particular may apply:

Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – processing for the performance of a contract or in order to take steps prior to entering into a contract Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR – processing for compliance with a legal obligation Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – processing based on legitimate interests Section 25 TDDDG – storage of information on end devices or access to such information, insofar as consent is required or a statutory exception applies

13. No Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making, including profiling, within the meaning of Art. 22 GDPR.

14. Current Version and Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy so that it always complies with current legal requirements or reflects changes to our website and services. The current version of the privacy policy applies to your next visit.