Expert
Malta
- Distance
- 49.8 km / 30.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 966 m
- Typical duration
- 12 hr
- Coastal
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Loop Trails near San Pawl il-Baħar
The directory currently contains 14 quality-checked routes matching this guide near San Pawl il-Baħar. Their average mapped distance is 11.4 km and average recorded ascent is 217 m (712 ft); the longest route in the set is 49.8 km.
This subset represents 37% of the 38 quality-checked routes near San Pawl il-Baħar. Its average distance is 11.4 km, compared with 10.1 km across the full local set.
Every route in this set is classified as a loop and returns to its starting area. A loop can still reuse part of the same path. Within this set, 2 routes (14%) are rated easy, 1 (7%) are rated hard or expert, and 14 (100%) are recorded as loops. Ratings are computed from available distance and elevation data and do not establish current terrain or access.
Data refreshed September 2026
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How do these routes differ?
A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.
Shortest mapped distance in this sample
8.9 km
Windmills Walk (Żurrieq-Safi)Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
Lowest recorded ascent in this sample
72 m
Windmills Walk (Żurrieq-Safi)6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
Return logistics
6 recorded loops
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
Plan the return journey →Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.
Trails
Moderate
Malta
- Distance
- 15.7 km / 9.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 235 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 38 min
- Mountain
- Wildlife watching
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Malta
- Distance
- 14.9 km / 9.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 369 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 39 min
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Malta
- Distance
- 8.9 km / 5.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 72 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 58 min
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Easy
Easy
The shortlist, side by side
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gozo Coastal WalkMalta | 49.8 km | 966 m | 12 hr | Expert | October to May |
| Watch Tower WalkMalta | 15.7 km | 235 m | 3 hr 38 min | Moderate | October to May |
| Baħrija WalkMalta | 14.9 km | 369 m | 3 hr 39 min | Moderate | October to May |
| Windmills Walk (Żurrieq-Safi)Malta | 8.9 km | 72 m | 1 hr 58 min | Moderate | October to May |
| Daħlet Qorrot WalkMalta | 11.3 km | 249 m | 2 hr 44 min | Moderate | October to May |
| Ta' Ġurdan WalkMalta | 10.2 km | 232 m | 2 hr 29 min | Moderate | October to May |
| Ħondoq ir-Rummien WalkMalta | 10.8 km | 253 m | 2 hr 37 min | Moderate | October to May |
| British Military WalkMalta | 7.6 km | 160 m | 1 hr 50 min | Moderate | October to May |
| Comino WalkMalta | 5.8 km | 140 m | 1 hr 25 min | Moderate | October to May |
| MMV Tour 4Malta | 6.7 km | 187 m | 1 hr 41 min | Moderate | October to May |
Gozo Coastal Walk, Watch Tower Walk, Baħrija Walk currently rank highest in this filtered set according to the directory score. Open an individual route to inspect its mapped line, elevation profile, data source and planning caveats. Check live access, conditions and local rules with an official source before travelling.
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