Sierras de Alhama Tejeda y Almijara

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List of Hikes: Sierras de Alhama Tejeda y Almijara

Frigiliana – El Fuerte

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9 km   4h 30min   745 m   Hard   Medium   Medium    

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El Fuerte occupies a special place in local legend due its role in the Rebellion of the Alpujarras in the 1560s. With steep slopes down on all sides, it offers panoramic views of Frigiliana, the Mediterranean and the higher peaks of the Sierra Almijara.

Pico de Lopera

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5.3 km   1 hour   300 m   Medium   Easy   Easy    

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Get stunning views of the Sierras de Alhama, Tejeda y Almijara Natural Park, as well as of the more distant Sierra Nevada on this easily manageable well-marked trail. Particularly beautiful in winter and spring, when the surrounding peaks are capped in snow.

Río Verde

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14 km   5h 30min   1025m   Hard   Hard   Medium    

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This walk takes you down into a dramatic gorge where you can take a refreshing dip in the lovely green waters of the Rio Verde. In the gorge, peaceful pools alternate with waterfalls and fast-flowing rapids. Before you reach the gorge, the walk descends through a landscape of pine trees and wild herbs, past a fascinating waterfall with calcified tree trunks.

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