FUTURE hill Walks
Challenging Hill and mountain walks varying in distance from 8 to 14 kms
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Reservation is required before attending every Walk
Only paid up members of U3A International may participate
Guests are not permitted
Click on the Name of any Walk for more details
PIZARRA – EL SANTO
hill Walk
The walk begins in the centre of Pizarra and follows the track of the Romeria up to the El Santo monument on the top of the hill overlooking the town. There are spectacular views from here. The route loops back to the starting point where refreshments can be taken.
Medium to Heavy
543 m Ascent
COÍN – CERRO DEL ÁGUILA, SIERRA NEGRA
hill Walk
This scenic hill walk climbs from the Albuqueria Valley near Coín, past the Barranco Blanco and then up to a wide ridge just below the summit of the Cerro del Águila in the Sierra Negra. On a clear day there are spectacular panoramic views of the coast, the Sierra de las Nieves and the towns and and villages around Coín.
Medium to Heavy
526 m Ascent
TOLOX – SALTO DE LA REJIA AND UPPER WATERFALLS LOOP
hill Walk
This is an extension of the existing Salto de la Rejia Hill Walk that passes a number of waterfalls in the hills above Tolox. The views are spectacular throughout and there is complete tranquility.
The walk is graded as Heavy because, after passing the Salto de la Rejia waterfall, there are several quite technical sections involving traversing steep hillsides and climbing rocky paths. Walking poles are strongly recommended. The walk is not suitable for vertigo sufferers.
For those wanting a less demanding alternative it will be possible to come only as far as the Salto de la Rejia waterfall and then return back along the same path. This alternative is graded only as Moderate for a Hill Walk.
Heavy
501 m Ascent
LA CRUZ DE JUANAR
hill Walk
A short but challenging walk to the peak of la Cruz de Juanar (1.070 m) that stands above Marbella. On a clear day there are fabulous views from the summit across to North Africa. It is also often possible to see the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains to the east. The route returns through the shady pine forest adjoining the Arroyo de Juanar.
The approach to the summit is very steep with loose stones underfoot in places. Hikers will need to be sure footed and have a good head for heights. Walking poles are recommended.
Medium
355 m Ascent
MARBELLA – CASCADA LOOP
hill Walk
This is a varied terrain walk that takes in great views of Marbella and the western Costa del Sol. There are several steep paths and ridges to climb before reaching the Mirador del Gitanos. During wet periods there may be some streams to cross.
Medium to Heavy
451 m Ascent

