This circular route explores the hills south of Loja. The route is 9.41 km long, has an elevation of 308 m and takes approximately 3.5 hours to complete.
The route starts by walking up to the Charco del Negro, a beautiful wetland set among the rocks, where we might spot the sharp-ribbed newt. We follow the main path, with its wide views across the Málaga mountain ranges. We then come to the Cueva Horada, and from inside the cave walls form the perfect frame for the surrounding mountains. We then walk along the lane, passing the rock faces of the via ferrata and the pools at Fuente Alta. From here, we leave the track for a path on the left and make our way through a small ravine toward the Cueva de las Cabras. We skirt round the rock face to the spectacular Sierra Gorda lapiaz. We walk across this other-worldly landscape on a winding walkway to the viewpoint. The rest of the route follows the wind farm track, where we have the option to climb the Cerro de las Cabras for views over the valley, before making our way back through the karst formations and sinkholes to the starting point.
| Distance | 9.413 km |
| Duration | 2 hours 51 minutes GPX ------ 3 hours 7 mins (Naismith) |
| Total Climb | 308 m |
| Highest Point | 1637 m |
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Meeting Point: Loja: Abades Service Area
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