
This circular route was traditionally used to walk up to the Sierra Nevada from Granada. The walk is 9km long and takes about 3.5 hours to complete.
The walk starts by the Canales dam just outside Güéjar Sierra. There is a fairly steep uphill climb in the first half of the walk. The second half of the walk is mainly downhill with a short detour to Castillejo de Güéjar Sierra before returning to the starting point. There are some fantastic views and beautiful scenery on the the walk.
| Distance | 8.95 km |
| Duration | 3 hours 12 minutes GPX ------ 3 hours 55 mins (Naismith) |
| Total Climb | 670 m |
| Highest Point | 1553 m |
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Meeting Point: Güéjar Sierra: La Fabriquilla
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