{"id":58787,"date":"2026-01-19T08:40:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T06:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lagarganta.com\/actividad\/hiking-in-el-chorro\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T15:35:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T13:35:17","slug":"hiking-in-el-chorro","status":"publish","type":"actividad","link":"https:\/\/lagarganta.com\/en\/activity\/hiking-in-el-chorro\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking in El Chorro"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default reversed stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-slider us_custom_14a1e83b style_none fit_cover nav_none has_border_radius img_has_ratio count_24\" style=\"--img-aspect-ratio:4\/3;\"><div class=\"w-slider-h\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"royalSlider\"><div class=\"rsContent\"><a class=\"rsImg\" 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class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>El Chorro is considered by many to be one of the most well-rounded and spectacular destinations in Andalusia, thanks to its wide variety of adventure sports and excursions, as well as its natural beauty, which attracts photography enthusiasts and lovers of scenic landscapes. But do you know the best hiking trails in El Chorro?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row row-rutas height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-1\/5 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_04570ec2 has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:100%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/lagarganta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rutas-de-senderismo-en-el-Chorro-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column title-rutas\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Ca\u00f1ada del Lobo<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_3 btn-rutas\" href=\"#info\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">View route<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-1\/5 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_04570ec2 has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:100%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lagarganta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pico-huma4.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column title-rutas\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Pico Huma<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_3 btn-rutas\" href=\"https:\/\/lagarganta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ficha-Huma_final.pdf\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">View route<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-1\/5 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_04570ec2 has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:100%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lagarganta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sendero-Canada-del-Lobo-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column title-rutas\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Great Trail<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_3 btn-rutas\" href=\"https:\/\/lagarganta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/gran-senda_etapa-21.-caminando-por-la-historia-de-malaga.-gran-senda-de-malaga.pdf\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">View route<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-1\/5 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_04570ec2 has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:100%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/lagarganta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/escalera-arabe.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column title-rutas\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Arabic staircase<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_3 btn-rutas\" href=\"https:\/\/lagarganta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/escalera-arabe_descripcion-ESCALERA-ARABE-2020.pdf\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">View route<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-1\/5 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_04570ec2 has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:100%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lagarganta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ruta-mirador.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column title-rutas\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Mirador Trail<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_3 btn-rutas\" href=\"https:\/\/lagarganta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ruta-mirador_Ficha-mirador_final.pdf\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">View route<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_14a1e83b height_medium color_alternate with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"832\" data-img-height=\"624\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/lagarganta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ruta-de-senderismo-Pico-Huma-El-Chorro5.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.5)\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Pico Huma Hiking Trail (El Chorro)&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-bottom%22%3A%221rem%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_4f24afa8\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The best hiking trail in El Chorro is the Pico Huma trail, also known as \u201cThe Balcony of Andalusia\u201d because from its summit you can see almost all of Andalusia. This hiking trail, the most spectacular in El Chorro, M\u00e1laga, is considered an ascent to the peak of the Sierra Huma, with a maximum elevation of 1,191 meters and a total length of 13.35 kilometers. At the summit, you can enjoy incredible views of Pico Capilla to the east, Camorro Alto, El Torcal, the Sierra de las Cabras, Pe\u00f1a Negra, and the rest of the peaks in the Arco Calizo Central range. Additionally, this trail is notable for the presence of numerous fossils, especially ammonites. It is recommended to hike this trail during the fall, winter, and spring seasons. 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We begin with a route suitable for everyone, whether you hike regularly or are just starting out, with plenty to impress along the way. The Ca\u00f1ada del Lobo route begins after crossing the bridge over the Tajo de la Encantada dam. Take the road to the right, and you will find the start of the trail before reaching the power station.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This circular route covers 12.5 kilometres and is relatively easy, making it suitable for beginner hikers, although you should pay attention to changes in elevation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>What do I need for the Ca\u00f1ada del Lobo hike?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Although this trail is suitable for beginners, there are no shops or facilities along the way, so bring water, food if needed, and suitable hiking footwear. Take particular care on the sections that follow the road. As with any hike, it is important to carry water, sugary snacks and footwear suitable for walking long distances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Along the route, you can see fascinating structures, including homes carved into the rock where Mozarabs, Muladis and Arabs lived around the now vanished fortress during the 9th and 10th centuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>You can also enjoy wonderful views of Sierra Huma and the Guadalhorce Valley. Spring, autumn and winter are the recommended seasons for this hike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>Ca\u00f1ada del Lobo Hiking Route<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Step-by-step directions for the Ca\u00f1ada del Lobo hiking route.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>1. Starting point: Ca\u00f1ada del Lobo, El Chorro<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span>Set off from La Garganta Rural Tourism Complex towards the road to \u00c1lora. After crossing the bridge over the Tajo de la Encantada dam, take the road to the right towards the power station. Just over 300 metres along, before reaching the station, you will see the start of a trail on your left, with an information board and a sign pointing towards Ardales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>2. Junction with a chain barrier<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span>Follow the trail uphill through the ravine known as Ca\u00f1ada del Lobo. At the top, when you reach the foot of the reservoir\u2019s retaining wall on the Mesa de Villaverde plateau, turn right and follow the wall until you reach the paved track. Continue downhill to the right until you find a track branching off to the left with a chain barrier. This is the route to follow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>3. Road junction<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span>Continue along the track, keeping beside the reservoir, until you reach the road. Before getting there, you will pass a feeding site for scavenging birds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>4. Bobastro rock-cut church<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span>At this point, you can choose to visit the ruins of Bobastro\u2019s Mozarabic church, adding an extra two kilometres to your walk. To get there, follow the road downhill to the right. After approximately one kilometre, you will find a wooden hut where you can get information and buy admission tickets. We recommend checking visiting hours beforehand. Afterwards, retrace your steps to the junction where the track meets the road, then continue towards the cave houses and viewpoint.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>5. Access to the cave houses<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span>From the track junction, follow the road uphill alongside the reservoir. After just over one kilometre, once you have passed a house on your left and rounded a couple of bends, you will see a concrete marker beside the road at the edge of the ravine. Here, you will find a passage leading down the slope.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>6. Cave house<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span>On this mountainside, you can see the remains of homes carved into the rock, steps, caves and hollows that once sheltered the Mozarabs, Muladis and Arabs who settled here around the now vanished fortress. This was the centre of Omar ben Hafsun\u2019s rebellion against the Caliphate of C\u00f3rdoba during the 9th and 10th centuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>7. Sierra Huma viewpoint<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span>After visiting the caves, retrace your steps to the road and continue to the Tajo de la Encantada viewpoint, where you can enjoy extraordinary views of Sierra Huma and the Guadalhorce Valley below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>8. Return<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span>To return, follow the road back until you reach the house beside the reservoir. Here, take a trail downhill, keeping the house on your right, until you reach the road that runs alongside the reservoir. Continue in the same direction until you reach some pine trees, where you will take a trail descending beside the dam wall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Follow the same trail you used on the way up, taking the GR7 signs towards the power station, then return to El Chorro.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"toggle-links align_none\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"collapsible-content-more\">Read more<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"collapsible-content-less\">Read less<\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_1\" aria-label=\"Request more information\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Request more information<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_default position_center-center\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:1000px;--popup-wrap-padding:1.5rem 0;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-html\"><iframe \n  id=\"clientify-iframe\"\n  srcdoc='<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/api.clientify.net\/web-marketing\/superforms\/script\/291470.js\"><\/script>'\n  style=\"width:100%; border:none; min-height:760px;\"\n  scrolling=\"yes\">\n<\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How do I get to the venue?&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-bottom%22%3A%221rem%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_4f24afa8\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/CZcF3UtZl2udPwS6I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Garganta Hotel and Restaurant<\/a> is situated in El Chorro (\u00c1lora), next to the southern entrance to the Caminito del Rey.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--additional-gap:0.5rem;\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_71929fbc\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_74972586 has_text_color iconpos_top style_default color_secondary align_left\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:2rem;\"><i class=\"fas fa-car\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h3 class=\"w-iconbox-title\">By Car<\/h3><div class=\"w-iconbox-text\"><p>You can easily get there by car from M\u00e1laga (1 hour), Seville (2 hours), Granada (1 hour and 45 minutes) or Antequera (55 minutes).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_71929fbc\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_74972586 has_text_color iconpos_top style_default color_secondary align_left\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:2rem;\"><i class=\"fas fa-train\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h3 class=\"w-iconbox-title\">By train<\/h3><div class=\"w-iconbox-text\"><p>Direct train connection from M\u00e1laga via the C-2 line (M\u00e1laga \u2013 El Chorro \u2013 Caminito del Rey). The station is just 100 metres from the hotel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_71929fbc\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_74972586 has_text_color iconpos_top style_default color_secondary align_left\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:2rem;\"><i class=\"fas fa-bus\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h3 class=\"w-iconbox-title\">By bus<\/h3><div class=\"w-iconbox-text\"><p>There are no direct buses to the Caminito del Rey. 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