Pozuelo and Picacho Castillejos (Ojen)
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 4.89 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,713 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 1,713 ft
- Max elevation
- 4,005 ft
- TrailRank
-
59
4.8
- Min elevation
- 2,555 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Moving time
- 2 hours 9 minutes
- Time
- 4 hours 58 minutes
- Coordinates
- 1402
- Uploaded
- May 2, 2018
- Recorded
- May 2018
near Ojén, Andalucía (España)
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Itinerary description
EL POZUELO
Category: Hill Walk
Meeting Place: Lanes near El Refugio de Juanar
Distance: 8 km
Grading: Medium
Itinerary:
This is a walk up into the Sierra Blanca behind the hotel 'Refugio de Juanar'. From the parking area near the hotel walkers take the surfaced route back down towards the main road. After half a kilometre or so they leave the road and descend into the valley. From there it becomes a steep and long single file climb up the rocky path towards the saddle. There is a fair amount of walking up and down the mountain and this can be taxing for some. The wonderful mountain views in this quiet and protected area are well worth the effort. Once at the saddle, the walk continues for some distance on a flat track and eventually drops back down to the Refugio.
There is the option to take the path to Picacho Castillejos (Summit 1238m). Add an extra hour to your walk if you are doing this bit. Pozuelo takes about 2 1/2 hours.
Directions to the Meeting Place
From Marbella
Take the A355 direction Ojén. Continue past Ojén. About 1 - 2 km after the top of the hill, the turn-off for the Refugio de Juanar is signposted on the left. Take this turn-off and continue, about 5 km, until reaching the end of the main road. At this point the hotel is to the right. Straight ahead is an unmade road in which it is possible to park. Please do not use the hotel carpark.
From Coín/Alhaurín/Cártama
Take the A355 direction Marbella. About 5 - 6 km after Monda, the turn-off for the Refugio de Juanar is signposted on the right. Take the turn-off and continue, about 5 km, until reaching the end of the main road. At this point the hotel is to the right. Straight ahead is an unmade road in which it is possible to park. Please do not use the hotel carpark.
Category: Hill Walk
Meeting Place: Lanes near El Refugio de Juanar
Distance: 8 km
Grading: Medium
Itinerary:
This is a walk up into the Sierra Blanca behind the hotel 'Refugio de Juanar'. From the parking area near the hotel walkers take the surfaced route back down towards the main road. After half a kilometre or so they leave the road and descend into the valley. From there it becomes a steep and long single file climb up the rocky path towards the saddle. There is a fair amount of walking up and down the mountain and this can be taxing for some. The wonderful mountain views in this quiet and protected area are well worth the effort. Once at the saddle, the walk continues for some distance on a flat track and eventually drops back down to the Refugio.
There is the option to take the path to Picacho Castillejos (Summit 1238m). Add an extra hour to your walk if you are doing this bit. Pozuelo takes about 2 1/2 hours.
Directions to the Meeting Place
From Marbella
Take the A355 direction Ojén. Continue past Ojén. About 1 - 2 km after the top of the hill, the turn-off for the Refugio de Juanar is signposted on the left. Take this turn-off and continue, about 5 km, until reaching the end of the main road. At this point the hotel is to the right. Straight ahead is an unmade road in which it is possible to park. Please do not use the hotel carpark.
From Coín/Alhaurín/Cártama
Take the A355 direction Marbella. About 5 - 6 km after Monda, the turn-off for the Refugio de Juanar is signposted on the right. Take the turn-off and continue, about 5 km, until reaching the end of the main road. At this point the hotel is to the right. Straight ahead is an unmade road in which it is possible to park. Please do not use the hotel carpark.
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2,649 ft
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Fountain
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Gracias por compartir la ruta!
A pesar de ser verano me animé a hacerla.
Perfectamente señalizada.
No perdáis la subida al pico, merece la pena!
Me sorprendió encontrar pinsapos!
Otra vez gracias.
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A wonderful trail, thank you very much.