Hiking in Granada - Ruta del Gollizno
Description
This is one of the most beautiful tours that we can do near Granada. In addition to all the natural beauty, we will have a view of an incomparable historical heritage,
which due to its strategic location and the importance of this area in the past, the Castle of Moclín, one of the best defensive.
We continue by van to the starting point of the route in Olivares. We enter the "Tajos de la Hoz", a natural gorge carved out by the constant flow of the waters that, together with the exuberant riverside vegetation, will give the hiker a pleasant sensation.
We cross the Rio Velillos and its recently restored suspension bridge and pedestrian walkway.
Finally we arrive at the Fonte de la Corcuela where we rest for a while and continue to see the Neolithic cave paintings.
Total distance traveled on the route: 8 km.
Total time of the activity: 4 hours.
Walking time: 2:30 hours.
Difficulty level: Easy
There are two options of departure time, one in the morning at 9:30 am or in the afternoon at 3:30 pm (the afternoon schedule is adjustable at different times of the year)
The meeting and departure point is in the center of Granada, in Calle Professor Sainz Cantero next to number 13, or in the Albaicyn neighborhood in Plaza Aliatar
For groups, it is also possible to start from another place and we agree that it can be another town in the province.
which due to its strategic location and the importance of this area in the past, the Castle of Moclín, one of the best defensive.
We continue by van to the starting point of the route in Olivares. We enter the "Tajos de la Hoz", a natural gorge carved out by the constant flow of the waters that, together with the exuberant riverside vegetation, will give the hiker a pleasant sensation.
We cross the Rio Velillos and its recently restored suspension bridge and pedestrian walkway.
Finally we arrive at the Fonte de la Corcuela where we rest for a while and continue to see the Neolithic cave paintings.
Total distance traveled on the route: 8 km.
Total time of the activity: 4 hours.
Walking time: 2:30 hours.
Difficulty level: Easy
There are two options of departure time, one in the morning at 9:30 am or in the afternoon at 3:30 pm (the afternoon schedule is adjustable at different times of the year)
The meeting and departure point is in the center of Granada, in Calle Professor Sainz Cantero next to number 13, or in the Albaicyn neighborhood in Plaza Aliatar
For groups, it is also possible to start from another place and we agree that it can be another town in the province.
Included
Transportation from Granada or neighboring towns to Olivares in a Van with 8 seats.
Hiking poles.
Civil liability insurance.
Accident insurance.
Photo session during the walk with a professional camera.
Hiking poles.
Civil liability insurance.
Accident insurance.
Photo session during the walk with a professional camera.
Know before you go
What to bring
Sneakers.
Sunglasses, sunscreen and lip protection.
Drinking water.
Sneakers.
Sunglasses, sunscreen and lip protection.
Drinking water.