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Pizarra

Raja Ancha – The Dark Cave loop from Pizarra

Moderate

4.6

(29)

134

hikers

Raja Ancha – The Dark Cave loop from Pizarra

03:02

8.51km

370m

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 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

590 m

Raja Ancha Recreation Area

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A place to rest and enjoy nature, with tables and benches, a drinking water fountain and bathrooms.

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2

1.10 km

Raja Ancha

Highlight • Gorge

3

1.84 km

Álora Forest Trail

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4

2.42 km

The Dark Cave

Highlight • Cave

do not continue to the alternative route, it is more like a road

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5

3.81 km

El Santo Recreation Area

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A nice place for a picnic or even for a barbecue in winter. Tables, benches and grills are available. The view from up here is fantastic. In one direction you …

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6

3.92 km

Easy short trip to the top to have a nice view

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7

6.22 km

Little Peak

Highlight • Summit

8

6.83 km

Ermita Viewpoint

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Mirador de la Ermita is a mandatory point on the Pizarra map to enjoy the views of the impressive Guadalhorce valley, surrounded by the mountains: Sierra de Mijas, Sierra de …

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8.51 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.98 km

2.21 km

1.55 km

948 m

822 m

Surfaces

3.49 km

2.65 km

948 m

822 m

597 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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