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Canillas de Albaida, Rio Cajula roundwalk

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Distance
6.67 mi
Elevation gain
1,614 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
1,614 ft
Max elevation
2,862 ft
TrailRank 
75 4.3
Min elevation
1,578 ft
Trail type
Loop
Moving time
2 hours 34 minutes
Time
5 hours 5 minutes
Coordinates
1863
Uploaded
November 4, 2018
Recorded
November 2018
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near Canillas de Albaida, Andalucía (España)

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Canillas de Albaida, Rio Cajula roundwalk.
During this route you cross the small Rio Cajula river (its a creek) sevaral times (7?). Walking sticks might be handy to keep balance when crossing the river using stepping stones who are always there. (are they?). I jumped from stone to stone because I don't like walking with walking sticks. You decide whats best for you. Depending on the season and rainfall there might be more of less water to cross. I don't expect it will be not possible or dangerous.
Near the end of the route there is a steep decent into a valley. This track, with loose stones, can be a little slippery but there is no danger of falling down because it's not steep enough. Maybe you just slip a little.

When you start in Canillas de Albaida you first follow a walking path wich decents towards the Roman bridge, If this decent was already a problem for you then you might have difficulties near the end of this walk.

It's worth taking a look at the Roman bridge and ofcourse we don't see the sewers waste water flowing into the river a few 10 meters down stream. The water is very clear and coming from the mountains. Keep that in mind, clean, clear mountain water.

We don't cross the roman bridge (which is another walk I put on wikiloc) but follow the road wich bends to the right, soon we see an entrance on the right side of the road with some sendero walking signs. One walk is going over the bridge, the other is going to the left. We go to the left (so we do not cross this bridge either) and fellow the GPS trail which follows the Rio Cajula more or less. It's a beautifull walk going up and soon you'll see the "Natural Park" signs. It's an easy walk with nice views and bautiful nature. Please do not steal any low hanging fruits on your way into the Nature Park.

In Canillas de Albaida village centre and near the access road from Cómpeta into this town are several bars for a drink afterwards. The bar at the village centre, on the village square, is closed on wednesday..

Waypoints

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,593 ft
Photo ofRoman bridge

Roman bridge

view towards Roman bridge from the road we're walking on. From this bridge another walk goes up. It's worth taking a look on the bridge and then return to the road. PS: There is a fig tree growing next to the bridge.

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,867 ft
Photo ofGood walking path with the Cajula river below

Good walking path with the Cajula river below

Good walking path with the Cajula river below.

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,850 ft
Photo ofRiver crossing

River crossing

With 30+ members in todays walking group it takes some time to cross the river. Normally it's not crowded here at all.

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,892 ft
Photo ofBeautiful nature

Beautiful nature

Beautiful nature, blue spanish sky

PictographPhoto Altitude 2,056 ft
Photo ofThe path goes up for a while. Taking a break at the top

The path goes up for a while. Taking a break at the top

The shepherd might awake you with a gentle poke with his or her sitck when you fall asleep on this spot with a beatiful view.

PictographPhoto Altitude 2,132 ft
Photo ofAutumn colors, poplar trees

Autumn colors, poplar trees

Autumn colors: The poplar tree likes to be near the river and colors beautiful in autumn

PictographPhoto Altitude 2,325 ft
Photo ofNature as far as you can see

Nature as far as you can see

Nature as far as you can see. We follow the gravel road in this direction. It's easy alking here, which is good after the climb....

PictographPhoto Altitude 2,853 ft
Photo ofStone man

Stone man

A pile of rocks is called a stone man. When you feel something is missing add some more...

PictographPhoto Altitude 2,619 ft
Photo ofWalking path

Walking path

Walking path (going down)

PictographPhoto Altitude 2,518 ft
Photo ofNice viewpoint

Nice viewpoint

nice view: mountains, nature, spanish blue sky. On our way back to Canillas de Albaida

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,694 ft
Photo ofTaking a break... Photo ofTaking a break...

Taking a break...

Picknick benches and tables, a good spot for a break In june, july there are lots of purple flowers here. (see the other picture). We did this walk on the 4th of november 2018.

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,641 ft
Photo ofCreek next to the picknick area

Creek next to the picknick area

creek next to the picknick area

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,857 ft
Photo ofAlmost back in Canillas de Albaida

Almost back in Canillas de Albaida

Almost back in Canillas de Albaida

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,886 ft
Photo ofBack in Canillas de Albaida Photo ofBack in Canillas de Albaida

Back in Canillas de Albaida

Back in Canillas de Albaida. Greet the Cat and have a drink at a local bar when thirsty (like we did)

Comments  (5)

  • Photo of BernardoAbadillo
    BernardoAbadillo Mar 15, 2019

    I have followed this trail  verified  View more

    Bonita ruta. Gracias por compartir.

  • Photo of Carlos Todoterreno (GPS Málaga)
    Carlos Todoterreno (GPS Málaga) Dec 14, 2020

    Interesante ruta, la apunto para explorar en el futuro. Gracias por compartir.

  • Photo of grizzy
    grizzy Nov 22, 2021

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    Ruta muy bonita, muchas gracias!

  • peekmo Sep 10, 2023

    I have followed this trail  View more

    Didn't found the informations very good for the beginning, then after, pretty easy track to follow, almost straight forward. Not an incredible track, but the 3.5km and the last 2km are enjoyable

  • guzmanlopez Oct 7, 2023

    Zona demasiado concurrida

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