Frigiliana – Cahorros del Río Higuerón loop from Frigiliana

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Frigiliana – Cahorros del Río Higuerón loop from Frigiliana

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Frigiliana – Cahorros del Río Higuerón loop from Frigiliana

02:15

6.09km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Parque Natural Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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327 m

Frigiliana

Highlight • Settlement

Frigiliana is one of the most beautiful white villages in Andalusia. El Barrio Múdejar is classified as an Asset of Cultural Interest (Bien de Interés Cultural).

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439 m

Palace of the Counts of Frigiliana

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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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950 m

Cahorros del Río Higuerón

Highlight • Canyon

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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1.79 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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2.28 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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2.42 km

View of the Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park

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2.79 km

View of Frigiliana and the Mediterranean Sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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2.80 km

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

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.89 km

1.68 km

921 m

604 m

Surfaces

1.63 km

1.59 km

852 m

710 m

615 m

382 m

326 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Comments

April 9, 2026,Frigilianas Altstadt – Cañón del río Higuarón Runde von Frigiliana

Beautiful, varied tour, diverse, fragrant vegetation, gorgeous views, especially on the descent, ascent is shady to partially shady around midday, however, sure-footedness is required on almost the entire route, often very steep and loose ground, hiking poles helpful, in early April, the water-bearing river, approx. ankle- to knee-deep, had to be crossed several times, leads from No. 7 through an …

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December 30, 2021,Rundgang Frigiliana und dann in die Berge

A nice end to the hiking and cycling year 2021.
The small town of Frigiliana is nicely spruced up for the tourists, on the miradores there are great panoramic views of the Cafe con leche.
Then, with the best hiking weather, we first went down into a dry river bed and back up into the mountains.

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