The Best Trails in San Juan de Capistrano, Andalusia (Spain)

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Photo of Ridges of Sighs (La Sierra)Maro Photo of Nerja. I'll be damed. 4 dams and counting. With Carole. Photo of Nerja: Sierra de San Juan de Capistrano
  • Ridges of Sighs (La Sierra)Maro

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    Distance
    8.56mi
    Elevation +
    2362f
    TrailRank
    62| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofRidges of Sighs (La Sierra)Maro Photo ofRidges of Sighs (La Sierra)Maro Photo ofRidges of Sighs (La Sierra)Maro

    A fabulous route starting near Capistrano, Nerja. We walked the ridges of La Sierra and El Apretadero then made our way back on 4x4 track via Pinarillo Park and into Barranco Coladilla . Wonderful views towards Nerja & ...

    Very nice route! Physically draining for an old guy but satisfying
    David Frig
  • Distance
    4.11mi
    Elevation +
    1188f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 3.33
    Photo ofNerja: Sierra de San Juan de Capistrano Photo ofNerja: Sierra de San Juan de Capistrano Photo ofNerja: Sierra de San Juan de Capistrano

    The Calle Capuchinos in San Juan Capistrano, an urbanizacion in the northern part of Nerja, is a good starting point for this walk if you are by car or by bus. The first part of the walk, a climb from 200 to 400m. is ...

    Difficult !
    widenis
  • Rio chillar up and acequia down.

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    Distance
    10.36mi
    Elevation +
    2953f
    TrailRank
    47
    Photo ofRio chillar up and acequia down. Photo ofRio chillar up and acequia down. Photo ofRio chillar up and acequia down.

    Up the Chillar to the GR249 crossing point then using the Liman trail up in direction of Maro and on to the Acequia We walked back down it to Chillar but do not do this if you are not sure footed or if you have vertigo. ...

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  • Distance
    10.36mi
    Elevation +
    4423f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofAcequias and hills. 10 peaks Nerja. Photo ofAcequias and hills. 10 peaks Nerja. Photo ofAcequias and hills. 10 peaks Nerja.

    From Capistrano up to the start of the 10 peaks. Down to the Chillar Cave and through to the acequia. Walk along the acequia and up steeply to the higher acequia. Do not do this if you have a fear of heights or vertigo. ...

  • Distance
    5.30mi
    Elevation +
    732f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo of2022-03-15 Nerja: Barranco de la Coladilla Photo of2022-03-15 Nerja: Barranco de la Coladilla Photo of2022-03-15 Nerja: Barranco de la Coladilla

    We parked our car on the outskirts of Nerja, Fuente del Badén, but you could also start this walk from the parking place at the Cueva de Nerja. The first part, after going under the A7, is a nice stretch which you wou...

  • Almendron with Demi and Jacqui

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    Distance
    8.20mi
    Elevation +
    3707f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofAlmendron with Demi and Jacqui Photo ofAlmendron with Demi and Jacqui Photo ofAlmendron with Demi and Jacqui

    From the pinarillo picnic area to Almendron. Almost to its peak. Took around 3 hours straight up with some scrambling over large bolders. Rested for 40 mins whilst others in the group went to summit. Summit is a scramble...

  • El Cielo

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    Distance
    8.83mi
    Elevation +
    3442f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofEl Cielo Photo ofEl Cielo Photo ofEl Cielo

    We started from the junction of the Maro Caves dirt road to El Pinarillo, parking and walking up the junction with the road heading toward El Cielo. The barrier gate at Caves was recently lifted, so starting there saves ...

  • Nerja- El Cielo - Maro - Nerja

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    Distance
    15.61mi
    Elevation +
    4928f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofNerja- El Cielo - Maro - Nerja Photo ofNerja- El Cielo - Maro - Nerja Photo ofNerja- El Cielo - Maro - Nerja

    Long and nice trip. Sunny but cold and windy at the top. A short detour at the end as the Maro Pedestrian Bridge had just been closed.

  • Distance
    8.76mi
    Elevation +
    3950f
    TrailRank
    40| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCircular route up El Cielo (1508m) - from El Pinarillo Photo ofCircular route up El Cielo (1508m) - from El Pinarillo Photo ofCircular route up El Cielo (1508m) - from El Pinarillo

    A circular route starting and ending in the Área recreativa El Pinarillo. The walk up to El Cielo offers some spectacular views along the coast and across to Morocco on clear days. The route is easy to follow. The last c...

    Cela faisait très longtemps que nous n'avions pas pratiqué la randonnée, donc cela a été assez difficile pour nous. Nous...
    Francis Bellin
  • Distance
    9.66mi
    Elevation +
    2280f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofCircle through Rio chillar with views Photo ofCircle through Rio chillar with views Photo ofCircle through Rio chillar with views

    13.11.2018 The path first leads through the Rio Chillar river, so it is good to go in good weather and with good boots (best when you take boots for dressing). Take a lot of drinks and food, it's a long way without refr...

  • Nerja - La Cruz de Pinto

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    Distance
    5.12mi
    Elevation +
    1188f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofNerja - La Cruz de Pinto Photo ofNerja - La Cruz de Pinto Photo ofNerja - La Cruz de Pinto

    This walk can be done both from Nerja and Frigiliana. The shrine is situated on top of a rounded hill (400m.) with superb views into the Sierra de Tejada and towards the Mediterranean sea situated between the valleys of ...

  • Distance
    2.58mi
    Elevation +
    1096f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofNerja: Sierra de San Juan de Capistrano. Photo ofNerja: Sierra de San Juan de Capistrano. Photo ofNerja: Sierra de San Juan de Capistrano.

    We started this hike from the Calle Capuchinos, where there is always enough parking space. The first part of the climb is steep and you may have to use your hands at times, but it is never difficult. If you stop now ...

  • El Cielo Peak vía Main Route

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    Distance
    10.57mi
    Elevation +
    4167f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofEl Cielo Peak vía Main Route Photo ofEl Cielo Peak vía Main Route Photo ofEl Cielo Peak vía Main Route

    We hiked round trip from the Nerja Caves to the junction for the turnoff to El Cielo, but I forgot to start this app! So if the barrier gate is down, and you have to walk all the way from the Caves, add 3 km to this figu...

  • Capistrano and Mirador circular

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    Distance
    3.15mi
    Elevation +
    1211f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofCapistrano and Mirador circular Photo ofCapistrano and Mirador circular Photo ofCapistrano and Mirador circular

    Travel up Barranco San Juan and the gorge to Mirador del Capistrano. Double back a short way and then travel down Cerros de Nerja on the other side of gorge you came up. Amazing views of the higher mountains and Nerja on...

  • Rio Chillar Nerja

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    Distance
    11.01mi
    Elevation +
    2851f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofRio Chillar Nerja Photo ofRio Chillar Nerja Photo ofRio Chillar Nerja

    A 16km easy walk through water course between a beautiful gorges up to some small swimming waterholes & waterfalls.Fantastic family day out, pack a towel, swimmers & some snacks . It can be busy so start before 9am to ge...

  • Distance
    9.52mi
    Elevation +
    1860f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofNerja, Rio Chillar, Frigiliana and Rio Higuerón Photo ofNerja, Rio Chillar, Frigiliana and Rio Higuerón Photo ofNerja, Rio Chillar, Frigiliana and Rio Higuerón

    Challenging hike with some testing climbs, which does involve scrambling on all fours in parts. We did this hike in November and there was plenty of water in both rivers, which made for more dramatic scenery. Would recom...

  • Rio chillar above Nerja

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    Distance
    7.05mi
    Elevation +
    804f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofRio chillar above Nerja Photo ofRio chillar above Nerja Photo ofRio chillar above Nerja

    Real nice. But wet. We walked it in two hours, and than turn back again, It start very easy with a wide and dry valley. After approx 30 minutes, its started to get wet in some aereas. We tried hard to keep our shoes dry...

  • Distance
    5.47mi
    Elevation +
    1581f
    TrailRank
    34| Rating 3.0
    Photo ofEl Pinarillo-Cerró del Águila-El Pinarillo Photo ofEl Pinarillo-Cerró del Águila-El Pinarillo Photo ofEl Pinarillo-Cerró del Águila-El Pinarillo

    Start and Finish El Pinarillo Picnic Area up to Cerro del Aguila and back. If you park at the junction of the road going to El Pinarillo, and the road going part of the way to El Cielo, the trip is about 4KM longer. In t...

    Nos gusto tu ruta aunque no llegamos hasta el final porque parecia que venia mal tiempo.
    R. Y. Sanchez de Wondergem
  • Mountain Loop from Nerja

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    Distance
    13.46mi
    Elevation +
    3028f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMountain Loop from Nerja Photo ofMountain Loop from Nerja Photo ofMountain Loop from Nerja

    Semi challenging hike with some good climbs offering varying scenery! This route crosses the Rio Chillar at a calm and shallow section, which we took our shoes off for the quick paddle

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