Sedella to Salares, Axarquía, Málaga.
near Sedella, Andalucía (España)
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Esta ruta es una de las cinco organizadas por la Diputación de Málaga en su programa Visitas Interpretativas de Senderos Fluviales 2013. Guiado por monitores especializados de la Escuela Andaluza de Alta Montaña, José y Jorge, y con Nacho haciendo practicas. Fuimos en autobús desde Málaga Capital hasta el Parking de Sedella, un viaje de una hora y media. En Sedella, nos llevaron al Centro de Visitantes donde hay mucha información sobre los distintos aspectos del Parque Natural Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama. También nos pusieron un vídeo informativo sobre el Parque. Una cita recomendada para todos los que decidan hacer esta ruta. Después pasamos por el pueblo, todavía dormido, hasta llegar al sendero que nos conducía por la orilla del Río de la Fuente hasta llegar al Puente Romano. Aquí tuvimos que dar paso a un rebaño de cabras antes de ver el puente y comenzar a subir por campo abierto, la parte más dura de la ruta. Un asenso duro con una superficie de tierra y piedras sueltas, pasando por el Corral de La Herriza, hasta llegar a una bifurcación donde el guía nos dijo que íbamos a tomar un camino más directo y más ameno. Pasamos por la ruina de un almacén antiguo, donde descansamos un rato. A partir de allí entramos en el Carril de la Cruz, donde hay menos subida. Llegamos a una acequia con un caudal abundante de agua, anduvimos por ella un rato hasta salir a la izquierda en un carril hacia abajo. Paramos a tomar el bocadillo donde hay una fuente con agua potable. Desde aquí se puede ver Salares por la primera vez. Seguimos por una carretera de campo hasta llegar a la Casa de Jaro, donde hay una fuente, pero sin agua. El resto de la ruta pasa por un bosque muy agradable pero en partes algo difícil por la pendiente y la superficie arenosa. Al final llegamos al Puente Árabe para pasar por el Río Salares y entrar en el pueblo. A lo largo de la ruta hay vistas "de tarjeta postal" de Sedella, Salares y La Maroma, que parece vigilarnos en cada momento de la ruta. Salares recibe su nombre del Barranco de la Mina desde donde antaño sacaron la sal Es una ruta preciosa, con una abundancia de agua potable, y que se puede hacer en ambos direcciones. Después de tomar el aperitivo en unos de los bares del pueblo, fuimos de vuelta a Málaga.
This route is one of the five organised by the Diputación de Málaga in the 2013 programme of interpretive visits to routes along Andalusian waterways. Lead by specialised guides form the Andalusian School of Mountaineering, José and Jorge, with student Nacho, doing his practicals. We went in a private bus from the centre of Malaga to the parking area in Sedella, a journey of one and a half hours. Once in Sedella we were brought to the Visitors Centre where there is an abundance of information on the different aspects of the Nature Reserve of the Mountain Ranges of Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama. They also showed us an informative video about the Park. A visit here is recommended for all those who choose to follow this route. After this we walked through the village, still sleeping, until we joined a path which lead us along the banks of the River de la Fuente (of the Fountain) to the Roman Bridge. When we let a flock of goats pass, and had a good look at this ancient bridge, we commenced the climb through open mountainside, the toughest part of this route. A difficult ascent on a surface of clay and loose stones, we passed the Corral de la Herriza, until we arrived at a crossroads where the guide told us that we were going to take a route which is more direct and enjoyable than the usual one. We passed the ruin of a ancient storehouse, were we rested awhile. From there we joined the mountain Road (of the Cross) which is less steep. We then arrived at the irrigation channel with plenty of water, which we followed for a while until we turned left on a downhill country road. We stopped a bit further on for our snack close to a fountain with drinkable water. From here we saw Salares for the first time. We followed this country road until we arrived at Jaro´s house, where there is another fountain, but this time with no water. The remainder of the route passes through pleasant woodlands, but in some places difficult, because of the slope and the sandy surface. Finally we arrived at the Arab Bridge which crosses the Salares River, and we entered the village. All along this route there are "picture postcard" views of the villages of Sedella and Salares and the very impressive mountain, La Maroma, which appears to have been watching over us all along the route. Salares got its name from the Barranco de la Mina (the Ravine of the Mine) from which years past salt was extracted. It is a lovely route, with plenty of drinking water, and which can be hiked in either direction. Following refreshments in a local bar we returned in the bus to Malaga.
This route is one of the five organised by the Diputación de Málaga in the 2013 programme of interpretive visits to routes along Andalusian waterways. Lead by specialised guides form the Andalusian School of Mountaineering, José and Jorge, with student Nacho, doing his practicals. We went in a private bus from the centre of Malaga to the parking area in Sedella, a journey of one and a half hours. Once in Sedella we were brought to the Visitors Centre where there is an abundance of information on the different aspects of the Nature Reserve of the Mountain Ranges of Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama. They also showed us an informative video about the Park. A visit here is recommended for all those who choose to follow this route. After this we walked through the village, still sleeping, until we joined a path which lead us along the banks of the River de la Fuente (of the Fountain) to the Roman Bridge. When we let a flock of goats pass, and had a good look at this ancient bridge, we commenced the climb through open mountainside, the toughest part of this route. A difficult ascent on a surface of clay and loose stones, we passed the Corral de la Herriza, until we arrived at a crossroads where the guide told us that we were going to take a route which is more direct and enjoyable than the usual one. We passed the ruin of a ancient storehouse, were we rested awhile. From there we joined the mountain Road (of the Cross) which is less steep. We then arrived at the irrigation channel with plenty of water, which we followed for a while until we turned left on a downhill country road. We stopped a bit further on for our snack close to a fountain with drinkable water. From here we saw Salares for the first time. We followed this country road until we arrived at Jaro´s house, where there is another fountain, but this time with no water. The remainder of the route passes through pleasant woodlands, but in some places difficult, because of the slope and the sandy surface. Finally we arrived at the Arab Bridge which crosses the Salares River, and we entered the village. All along this route there are "picture postcard" views of the villages of Sedella and Salares and the very impressive mountain, La Maroma, which appears to have been watching over us all along the route. Salares got its name from the Barranco de la Mina (the Ravine of the Mine) from which years past salt was extracted. It is a lovely route, with plenty of drinking water, and which can be hiked in either direction. Following refreshments in a local bar we returned in the bus to Malaga.
Waypoints
Waypoint
2,729 ft
Bfur 2
20-OCT-13 12:30:09
Waypoint
2,538 ft
Bifurcación
20-OCT-13 12:07:44
Waypoint
2,203 ft
Camino
20-OCT-13 12:56:23
Waypoint
2,559 ft
Desvio
Una ruina de almacen Han desviado de la ruta tradicional por ser más fácil y para evitar zona encharcada.
Waypoint
2,231 ft
Start Bus Park
Waypoint
2,582 ft
Vista Salares y Sedella
20-OCT-13 12:34:39
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Cuando una excursión de estas características pasa por fincas privadas dedicadas al pastoreo de ganado, lo menos que podría hacer la Diputación, o los organizadores, o quien sea es pedir permiso a los propietarios.