Want to move? Here are 10 wonderful hikes to do in Andalusia

To discover the beauty of Andalusia's natural parks, nothing beats hiking. LePetitJournal advises you on the best trails to discover the landscapes of southern Spain.

1- Admire the province of Seville at the top of Pico del Terril

Province: Seville, Distance: 6.88km, Difficulty: easy

To start, we offer you an easy climb that promises breathtaking views of the Province of Seville. Close to the town of Algámitas and the Sierra del Terril, is the highest point of the province, the Terril, with its 1129 meters high.

For this hike, leave your car at the Puerto de la Ventana car park, walk towards Algamitas, the beginning of the path appears on your right. The route is perfectly marked. After hiking for several hours, you can admire a 360° view at the top of the Terril, as well as the white villages of Pruna and Olvera.

2- Enjoy the thrills of the Caminito del Rey

Province: Malaga, Distance: 8km, Difficulty: medium (beware of vertigo)

The Caminito del Rey is a well-known hike in the region. The path is dug into the rock or made up of bridges fixed to the side of the cliff which sometimes overhang the river by a hundred meters.

The route is from the start in the town of Ardales to the finish in the town of Alora. From there start two paths that lead to the checkpoint and the Gaitanejo dam, the entrance to the official route of El Caminito del Rey. The longest stretches for 2.7 kilometers and begins at the “Sillón del Rey”. The other, shorter trail, 1.5 kilometers long, starts in a smaller pedestrian tunnel. Once you arrive at the checkpoint, you are given a protective helmet and the staff check that you are wearing appropriate footwear. Since this is a linear one-way trip, consider adding the time to return to the starting point (about an hour more).

3- A family walk from Concepción Park to the Limonero dam

Province: Malaga, Distance: 4.2km, Difficulty: easy

This is an ideal ride for a family outing. Along the route, which starts from Parc de la Concepción in Malaga, you will find a large esplanade with all the necessary services for refueling and an area with water sources.

One of the most interesting points of this trail is the viewpoint that offers breathtaking views of the city of Malaga. Along the route, the views of the Limonero reservoir and dam are spectacular. The path can be made in a circular way, to return to the entrance of the Parc de la Concepción by road. You can also go to the reservoir and return the same way.

4- Discover the Sierra Morena Natural Park with the Sierra Aracena route

Province: Huelva, Distance: 5km, Difficulty: Low

The Sierra de Aracena has the largest network of villages and hamlets in the entire Sierra Morena. The starting point for this route is in Aracena, at the exit to Alájar.

During this route, take a detour to the beautiful village of Linares de la Sierra. You can also visit the Cave of las Maravillas in Aracena, or the travertines (limestone rocks) of Alájar and Zufre, connected to water sources.

5- Comarca Sierra de las Nieves, the challenge for mountaineering regulars

Province: Malaga, Distance: 10.2km, Difficulty: high

The complete Sierra de las Nieves trail crosses, from north to south, almost all the municipalities of the Sierra de las Nieves reserve, a true natural paradise. It connects in several stages the centers of the villages, from Ronda to Istán over 94km with 6 sections and 2 variants.

We recommend the one that leads to the top of the Sierra de la Nieves, 1919 meters above sea level. You can climb it from Yunquera and El Burgo, Los Quejigales (Ronda) or Cerro Corona (Tolox). This hike is reserved for the most seasoned because it is a physical and mental challenge. However the efforts are rewarded with one of the best panoramic views in the province of Malaga.

6- The Alto del Montero circular route for wildlife lovers

Province: Jaen, Distance: 18km, Difficulty: medium

A very good trail for observing wildlife, especially wild boar and deer. It is recommended to go there quietly and to be very attentive. The animals generally come down to drink.

This route begins 1km after passing the Fuente de la Higuera recreation area. This trail can also be done from the Coto Ríos area, entering the Llanos de Arance forest track and following it to the end, where you will find the Montero stream. Being circular, you can also do it from there in its entirety.

7- The Cumbre del Yelmo Trail

Province: Jaén, Distance: 6.2 km, Medium difficulty

The Cumbre del Yelmo route is located in the Natural Park of Sierras de Cazorla, Segura and las Villas, and begins at the level of the Siles-Santiago de la Espada road next to the old ruined forest house of Campillo . The road passes, for the most part, by a narrow and sometimes sloping path.

El Yelmo is an emblematic mountain in the Jaén region. At the top, you will have an incredible view and you can admire the many paragliding enthusiasts who take off from this point.

8- Enjoy the freshness of the Presa del tranco route to Cañada morales, by the water

Province: Jaen, Distance: 7.2 km, Difficulty: easy

This route begins at Lake Tranco, on the road to Cortijos Nuevos. To avoid the paved part, you can start at the point where the path that borders the dam begins, 1.1 km away.

This route allows you to take advantage of the proximity of the water, since most of its route is a pleasant walk along the edge of the Tranco lake. This reservoir was built in the middle of the 20th century and is one of the largest in Spain. You will also discover the pine forests, typical of the Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas natural park.

9- Hiking trail for long walks: Beas de Granada.

Province: Granada, Distance: between 18 and 20km, Difficulty: easy

The road starts from Beas, it is long but not very difficult. This historic road linked Granada to Guadix, passing through Beas de Granada. This is where the main water catchment took place to supply the Alhambra. Part of the trail runs along the Mozarabic Way of the Camino de Santiago.

We advise you to leave the car parks of the Alhambra in Granada and take the path that goes up to Llano de la Perdiz. Halfway through, you can admire breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

10 -Climb to the roof of Andalusia: climbing Mount Mulhacen

Province: Granada, Distance: 22km, Difficulty: high

We end our tour of Andalusian hikes with the Sierra Nevada, and more precisely, at the highest point in Andalusia. Mount Mulhacen which culminates at 3482m above sea level.

Start the ascent from Hoya Mora, next to the university hostel. To get closer to this position, you can reserve a place in the minibus, at +34 630 95 97 39.

The best time to enjoy the climb is from June to October, the temperatures are most pleasant.

Some recommendations for a successful hike:

- Stay on the paths and do not stray from the marked areas.

- Cover your head and body in case of extreme heat.

- Wear good walking shoes.

- Bring enough water and food for the journey.

- Do not go alone on paths you have not studied.

Andalusia offers websites for hikes

To enjoy the best hikes, you can consult the application and the Wikiloc site and share your opinion and your route.

The Junta de Andalucia has also listed its best hikes on its website dedicated to tourism