National Park Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama
National Park Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama
National Park Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama is a nature park nestled between the provinces of Málaga and Granada in Andalusia, Spain. This region features a rugged and diverse landscape, characterized by limestone and dolomitic marbles, sharp ridges, and deep gorges. The park's varied elevations and extensive natural features provide an environment suitable for several outdoor activities like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
182
Routes
4.5
(2134)
Average rating
13000
People visited

4.7
(22)
67
hikers
7.80km
02:30
320m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(45)
294
hikers
16.4km
05:55
970m
970m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.7
(3)
27
hikers
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.5
(6)
67
hikers
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(49)
393
riders
32.9km
02:22
660m
660m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(23)
152
riders
51.6km
04:00
1,350m
1,350m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(21)
145
riders
51.3km
03:43
1,120m
1,120m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(15)
135
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(8)
291
riders
28.5km
01:32
560m
560m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(7)
401
riders
103km
05:34
1,640m
1,640m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.6
(10)
206
riders
76.5km
03:22
520m
520m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
(19)
959
riders
55.2km
03:09
1,190m
1,190m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.8
(33)
149
riders
42.8km
04:21
1,220m
1,220m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
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8
riders
24.8km
02:31
640m
650m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
40.0km
04:19
1,020m
1,020m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.6
(22)
91
riders
31.9km
03:23
860m
860m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32
runners
7.05km
00:58
240m
240m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

5.0
(1)
117
runners
23.3km
03:17
900m
900m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
62
runners
11.8km
01:38
490m
490m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
76
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(1)
17
riders
43.2km
03:36
1,070m
1,070m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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18
riders
38.8km
03:08
980m
970m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
riders
74.0km
05:42
1,950m
1,950m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
riders
37.3km
02:47
970m
970m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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National Park Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The park features a rugged landscape with diverse terrain suitable for these pursuits. More than 129 routes are available, with an average rating of 4.39 stars from over 165,000 visitors.
The park is known for its extensive hiking network, with popular routes like the Sendero de la Sierra de Almijara and Sendero del Río Higuerón. The demanding climb to La Maroma, the highest peak, is also a significant draw. Explore more options with the Hiking around National Park Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama guide.
Yes, National Park Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama offers routes suitable for various skill levels, including easy walks. Specific guides are available for these options. Find suitable trails in the Easy hikes around National Park Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama and Family-friendly hikes around National Park Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama guides.
The region provides challenging road cycling routes with significant elevation changes, traversing mountain landscapes and connecting historic towns. The climb towards Ventas de Zafarraya is a well-known ascent. Discover more routes in the Road Cycling Routes around National Park Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama guide.
The park features numerous mountain biking trails for various skill levels, allowing exploration of its diverse terrain. Some routes, like the Sierra de Cómpeta circular, are quite difficult with significant elevation gain. Consult the MTB Trails around National Park Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama guide for detailed information.
Key natural features include La Maroma, the highest peak at 6,785 feet (2,068 meters), offering panoramic views. The park also contains deep gorges and ravines, such as the Alhama Gorge and the narrow 'cahorros' along the Chíllar River. Diverse forests, including a rare yew forest, and extensive karst formations are also present.
The park is a habitat for diverse wildlife, notably birds of prey like golden eagles, Bonelli's eagles, goshawks, and peregrine falcons. It also hosts one of the most significant populations of Iberian ibex on the Iberian Peninsula. Other mammals such as genet and wild boar are also present.
The park offers options for accessing trails via public transport. A dedicated guide provides information on routes starting from bus stations. Refer to the Hikes from bus stations around National Park Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama guide for details.
Komoot offers several guides for the park, including Hiking, Road Cycling, MTB Trails, and Touring Cycling. There are also guides for Family-friendly hikes, Easy hikes, and Hikes from bus stations.
For information, the Alhama de Granada Information Point can be reached at +34 958 360 686. The Sedella Visitor Center (Málaga sector) is available at +34 951 289 570. The official website is part of the Portal Ambiental de Andalucía.
The highest point in National Park Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama is La Maroma. This peak reaches an altitude of 6,785 feet (2,068 meters). It offers extensive views of the Mediterranean coastline and surrounding mountains.

