The best hiking trails in Malaga

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When Marbella is mentioned, it always has to do with some beautiful beach, Luxuries, excellent nightlife, unparalleled gastronomy and an exclusivity in its shops. As well, there are different tourist attractions for lovers of sport or hiking, within near this municipality, The best hiking trails in Malaga. Nevertheless, few people know the existence of the best hiking trails both in Marbella and in other areas of Malaga.

Are you a hiking lover or do you want to start hiking in Marbella or Malaga? If so, Sit down, relax and take note, because below we will present some low hiking trails, medium and high intensity.

Path to the peak of the shell

The path of the pico de la Concha is located in Sierra Blanca in the municipality of Istán, which is to 15 miles away from Marbella and can be easily reached by car. The route has 500 meters of slope approximately, a complete view of the Costa del Sol, and 6 kilometers of extension with great forest diversity in pines, Eucalyptus, Olive groves, oaks and ferns.

On the other hand, the path that any hiker should take should be similar to the following:

Cross of Juanar
Puerto las Allanas
Wolf jump
The shell or viewpoint the shell

The best hiking trails in Malaga

Route of Rio Chíllar de Nerja

The Chillar River is one of the most frequent choices among hikers who want a medium difficult route, peace, Tranquility, Stunning views and close to Marbella to explore its surroundings. This route normally reaches the ford of the ducks and has 16 total kilometres (6 to 7 hours of travel) i.e., 8 one-way and other return kilometers. Nevertheless, you can get to the dam or cortijo magnet, but this would take longer and the difficulty will rise considerably due to the intensity of the slope of the terrain and the climbing part. In other words, if you want to make this route, get ready with clothes to get wet, a change of dry clothes inside a waterproof bag and a first aid kit to be safe.

The best hiking trails in Malaga

Route of the three valleys of sierra blanca

The best routes are the ones that allow you to appreciate the whole picture, and the route of the three valleys will allow you to know most of the southern extension of the Sierra Blanca and the great diversity of nature that the Costa del Sol has to offer. Although it may seem like a medium difficulty route, this route should never be underestimated because it offers 10 kilometers of extension, unevenness of 900 meters and rocky roads in some sections. The magic of the route begins in Puerto Rico from below, and should continue for:

The Travertine Pit
High Puerto Rico Plateau (farm house)
Arroyo de la barbacana until you reach the guard's house to take a stop after having traveled much of the way.
Laja Valley
Ilk Valley
Path of the hunters
Puerto de las Pitas
Viewpoint of the Gypsies
Montúa
Puerto Rico down again.

The best hiking trails in Malaga

Route of Angosturas Guadalmina River

Unless 22 kilometers is located the municipality Benahavís, and one of the best swim routes in the place in case you liked the lake route chillar. The route of Angosturas Guadalmina River has some sections that can only be passed by swimming and passing over large rock formations, this is why it is always advisable to go in a swimsuit, comfortable clothes to wet, bring floats for children and walk carefully. This route has a low difficulty level, so you just have to bring a camera to take good memories of the tour, hydration and crucial belongings to reduce weight. On the other hand, the route consists of the following parts: