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Frigiliana Old Town – Cahorros del Río Higuerón loop from Frigiliana

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Frigiliana Old Town – Cahorros del Río Higuerón loop from Frigiliana

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Frigiliana Old Town – Cahorros del Río Higuerón loop from Frigiliana

02:11

5.69km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Parque Natural Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama

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270 m

Frigiliana Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

This beautiful white town is in the Axarquia area, in Malaga. It is famous for its white streets full of flowers and its cane honey. You can't leave without trying it!

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374 m

View of Frigiliana and the Mediterranean Sea

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From various places you have a beautiful view of the sea

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587 m

Palace of the Counts of Frigiliana

Highlight • Historical Site

At the end of the 16th century, the Manrique de Lara family, who had owned the domain of Frigiliana and its lands since 1508, built their manor house. It is …

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1.10 km

Cahorros del Río Higuerón

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A very beautiful path through the gorge. It's not very busy in the off-season. I have no idea how crowded it will be during peak season. The stream has to …

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1.94 km

Higuerón River

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The creek bed is not always dry. In March 2019, the Higuerón River was full of water, making it almost impossible to cross it without getting your feet wet. Many …

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2.42 km

Narrow trail with stunning views

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This trail near Frigiliana gives us wonderful views of the Sierra de Almijara.

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2.76 km

View of Frigiliana and the Mediterranean Sea

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When you reach the ridge path, you have a great view of the mountains of the Sierra de Almijara.

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2.77 km

View of the Costa del Sol from the Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park

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On the descent, you can enjoy these magnificent views. Sturdy, well-treaded footwear is recommended, and the final stretch back into the canyon involves a bit of scrambling over rocks.

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5.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.95 km

1.85 km

873 m

Surfaces

1.57 km

1.45 km

864 m

805 m

658 m

328 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Thursday 2 July

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Frigiliana Old Town – Cahorros del Río Higuerón loop from Frigiliana

Frigiliana Old Town

View of Frigiliana and the Mediterranean Sea

Palace of the Counts of Frigiliana

Cahorros del Río Higuerón

Higuerón River

Narrow trail with stunning views

View of Frigiliana and the Mediterranean Sea

View of the Costa del Sol from the Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park

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