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Málaga province has sea level paths, river gorges and sierras above 1,500 m within an hour or two of each other. That makes it a good base for hiking in every season except the hottest weeks.
The routes below are the best documented in our data for Málaga. Heat is the main risk from June to September, so plan early starts and look for shade.
Picked from our route data. Grades and times are our own estimates, not official.
El Alcázar to La Maroma
Río Chíllar
Caminito del Rey
Nerja - Frigiliana (GR 249)
La Sauceda (SL-A 136)
Ruta Cruz de Félix
Caucón - Tajo de la Caína
Gaitanejo
Las Errizas de las Gallegas (PR-A 166)
Ruta del Monte VictoriaMálaga's sun is strong almost all year, so protection matters as much as footwear.
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Information only. Conditions change, the data can be wrong, and you are responsible for your own safety. Check the official bulletins on the day, tell someone your route and call 112 in an emergency.
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