This circular route explores the hills above Lanjarón and follows the Río Lanjarón and the Acequia Mezquerina. The walk is 15.9km long, has an elevation of 834m and takes about 6 hours to complete. The route requires a good level of physical fitness.
This spectacular circular route starts in the town of Lanjarón and follows the the PR-A 34 trail to the Refugio de Tello. The return route follows the PR-CERECILLO MEZQUERINA trail, joining up with the PR-A345 to circle Lanjarón and ending with a visit to the Castillo de Lanjarón. We circle round the Río Lanjarón valley, with a steep uphill trek to a height of 1,480 metres. We then begin our descent along the Lanjarón-Refugio Ventura trail to the Acequia Mezquerina, which we follow down to the Camino del Mimbrón. There is then a steep descent as we make our way back down to Lanjarón.
Historical Background of Lanjarón Castle
| Distance | 15.927 km |
| Duration | 5 hours 44 minutes GPX ------ 6 hours 4 mins (Naismith) |
| Total Climb | 834 m |
| Highest Point | 1317 m |
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Meeting Point: Lanjarón: Bar Los Faroles (opposite Repsol garage)
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