Los Cahorros

Los Cahorros

Los Cahorros
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  • Celine
    59 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Original hike to do!!!
    Very beautiful and original hike!! The rope bridges are great! We were with a person with reduced mobility so we had to turn around at the 4-legged crossing but despite everything we did a 2 hour loop and it was very pleasant. Narrow passages, handles on the rock to help yourself in places, very funny for children. Be careful though if they are small because you have to stay focused at certain times. You can make a loop starting at the top then return via the rope bridges at the bottom. Path poorly indicated at the start: large free parking lot at the entrance to the path which is a private road which serves several houses. We follow this path on foot and arrive at a restaurant: take the path on the right which runs alongside a kind of parking lot (which looks like a playground) and the hike begins!
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written February 21, 2024
  • Amy0578
    Liverpool, United Kingdom160 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brilliant fun walk - but not for elderly/unfit
    Go anti clockwise, free parking in the town, be prepared to climb over tree stumps, crawl under stone and hang onto railings to sweep around. It’s more fun than dangerous though as long as you are fit and able. Better than any other walk we’ve done. I followed the all trails route and it was perfect. We’re fit walkers and it took approx 2hrs with a small stop for lunch. Take a packed lunch and enjoy the views. Not suitable for elderly or frail, we passed a poor lady who had slipped into the fast paved river and lost her walking stick and seriously injured herself. It would be quite muddy /slippy at the start if it had been raining.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 7, 2024
  • demonic40
    London, United Kingdom42 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great day out - check your maps in the way back!
    This was an enjoyable walk which was great and mildly scary at times when you had to hang out across the river. We loved that though - really sense of doing something which was adventurous. We think we took a wrong turn on the way back and hiked over a mountain which caused a sense of humour failure. My daughter made the following comment: ‘As a teen, I found the first part of this walk fun, but the walk back, boring, as it was a desolate landscape, which was thoroughly exhausting, with no interesting things to look at’ 😂
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written April 5, 2024
  • Paco S
    4 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Read this before you go
    Beautiful route, highly recommended, but it can turn into the complete opposite if you don't follow these tips. My main recommendation is that you do not circulate it because the return route along the sunny side is very long, poorly indicated and does not contribute anything. I had already read it there, but it is something that must be strongly emphasized. The return becomes a steep climb followed by an endless descent along an agricultural road that divides between crops and recreational farms. For anyone who wants to enjoy what is truly special about this route, I recommend leaving the car in the Portachuelos era parking lot and starting the route from there, reaching Las Azuelas and returning through the same place. You will save a lot of time and the disappointment that you will have if you go back through La Solana. Two other very important tips for this route are that you try to do it when there are few people and that it is not suitable for everyone, a minimum of agility and common sense is needed. What I said, highly recommended, with those nuances.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written May 16, 2024
  • C@A-JW
    Knegsel, The Netherlands2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Adventurous walk with beautiful views.
    Adventurous walk that runs along the river. It is not dangerous in itself, but occasionally you have to get on your hands and knees along narrower parts. And in a few places iron brackets have been mounted in the wall, so you have to proceed step by step in the transverse direction. Passages don't get really high anywhere, so they are also suitable for people with some fear of heights. When you arrive at the end of the river walk, the route along the top is somewhat poorly marked, but you can get there with the help of your Google Map or Komoot app. And when we were there, there were also plenty of people walking on the return paths.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 1, 2024
  • Bezi
    London, United Kingdom696 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not for the faint hearted
    The carpark gets very full at weekends. We used the AllTrails app as a guide but ended up taking a short cut (following another group) to the interesting bit of the walk. You will have to crawl on some parts of the walk and use grips to get around some boulders so not for everyone but we enjoyed it. Loads of people doing the walk both ways round which makes it interesting at times. You don't want to fall in the water as you will hurt yourself. Only downside is that it is a long walk uphill at the end.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 11, 2024
  • Reisevogel
    Langenhagen, Germany1,664 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cahorros Circular
    We started in Monachil. There are enough parking spaces on the street and there is a gravel parking lot in the middle of town near the start of the circular route. It was about 9 km. We walked the circular route anti-clockwise. It started uphill in the shade with great climbing sections, adventure and fun. First shade and water in the green, then sun and rock and mountain landscape. Tip: Set off as early as possible because of the midday heat.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 16, 2024
  • Loctia
    Le Mans City, France58 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful activity to do but lack of signage...
    We went to do this family activity with our 14-year-old. We are not great sportsmen we left in the morning to avoid the strong heat: the path begins in the heights of Monachil next to a restaurant called “El puntarron” where there is a parking point for the vehicle. Then on your left is the start of the route on a private road with several houses. We took the path “Los Cahorros Bajos” with a shaded beginning of the waterfalls of the monkey bridges it is really beautiful and nice not big difficulties to do it with family then you arrive at a point where there are 2 paths which one to take? Some hikers took a left where there is a monkey bridge others straight to the mountains! It lacks signs on the course especially here! We went straight into the mountains where the route is a more complicated especially with young children but the view of the mountains is sublime. We made a nice loop and we returned well to the Check-out point we did about 10 km in just over 3 hours walking quietly and without break except to drink water from time to time! Provide good shoes, water is hot in the mountains (no wind) enough to eat a little bit and why not a small towel if you want to soak your feet in the many waterfalls present!
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 15, 2024
  • Rico R
    16 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Canyon, forest and desert!
    An incredibly beautiful place with a variety of breathtaking landscapes!! We made the big loop of about 10km. The only negative points are unfortunately the graffiti that distorts this natural place and especially the incivilities of certain individuals: waste of all kinds... toilet paper, plastic, cans etc... . Hoping that this place retains its beauty and authenticity in the future, I highly recommend it while respecting it and therefore respecting this country!
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 13, 2024
  • templario amanecer
    Madrid, Spain19 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well and pretty, but very improveable
    Nice route, dog is not for all public, there are difficult passage areas not advisable for young children, nor for elderly or people with certain mobility problems. The route is very poorly marked, you never know where you are, or what you have left, there are no signs at the junctions or forks, there are no maps. The Information and Tourism Office from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 11 a.m. was closed, according to the statement that the "girl would have gone to breakfast. Can't she go to breakfast by 9 a.m.? Almost all the way there is no mobile or satellite coverage. Anyway, good but very improveable.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 24, 2024
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mateus777
24 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Family
Great scenic walk up from the village, be careful where you park as tickets were given to some cars near the start point (bridge area) and €200 fines. We parked up the hill along a bend in the road without issues.
Walk starts on far side of river (turn left after crossing and keep close to river, following upstream). It's about 1hr plus at a good pace to get to the first of the smaller bridges. Then another 45mins to get to the longer one and the section of overhanging walkways etc. You can stay out of water if want to, or walk either direction in the riverbed - take old comfy shoes!
Great place to avoid the mid summer heat..take a few dips in the odd pool to cool off too.
Written September 3, 2022
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RGH
Indianapolis, IN7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
The hike has terrain changes throughout. River was so high water rushing which at beginning was hike along river edge. Then you come to hanging bridges section. Beautiful & off trial options to gain higher elevation views if you want. The cave/river rock section is balance challenge thrill. Crawling sections along the way. Put your baseball hat backwards so you don’t hit rock edge and oops fall into river. After this exhilarating section you will ascend up via switchback to mountain peak. Beautiful views of Los Chorass Monchill granite peaks. The descend section they olive gardens is mostly down concrete path. That is not fun section. Highly recommend this hike!!
Written October 30, 2024
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sandrinet321
Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges, France64 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
A great place to discover! We went there at the end of the day at 7 p.m. and fortunately because it was still 40 degrees! 🥵 but as it is quite shady and at the end of the day the temperature dropped. There are some quite difficult places to pass. I do not recommend for families with young children.
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Written August 11, 2023
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Bernardo C
15 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
The trail in question seriously lacks adequate signage, which makes using it a dangerous and frustrating experience. The absence of clear and informative signs compromises user safety and makes navigation difficult, creating an environment prone to accidents and confusion. It is essential that measures are taken to correct this deficiency and ensure that everyone using the trail can do so safely and without mishap.
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Written October 1, 2023
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nb888
Nottingham, UK378 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023
Came here at the delightful time of January, as you do. Bus from granada was 30min to the village of monachil. Hiked past the raging torrents along muddy banks, up a bit before meeting the various hanging bridges. Then through low hanging caverns and a nice river before a lunch in the sunny clearing. Then up in to the mountains and passing by flowery gorse bushes with bees buzzing and the almond trees ready to burst into bloom. The the local oil and honey before returning into the monachil with cats and kittens before the later bus back into Granada. Sublime.
Written April 11, 2023
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Bess
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Family
A great place to go to keep out of the heat. The walk includes long rope bridges, narrow paths that requires use of handles in the rock and a bit of crawling. The waterfalls are lovely and there are many areas en-route to paddle or even swim. There are a few routes all very well signed from Monchil centre.
Written July 26, 2022
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BrianFalk
Ansager, Denmark106 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2017 • Family
It you like do do something special and are here anyway I suggest you try walking the Los Cahorros trails. It's a fairly easy trail and the only real obstacle is the heat, so be sure to bring enough water. You'll find many different maps with suggestions to routes. The gorge and hanging bridges are well worth the approx. 8 km (5 miles) walk you will cover in most route options.

For a shorter but still very nice walk try driving to the Central Electrica and follow the creek to the first hanging bridge. From here follow the trails to the east thru the gorge to Fuente de las Azuet and then up the hill thru Los Hundideros were you'll turn back west on a very small trail (where it says 7. Signposts on my map) which leads you to the above mentioned first hanging bridge. You'll find photos of maps and more if you search for Los Cahorros trail.

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Written July 2, 2017
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BorisBrusselaar
Brussels, Belgium1,287 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2016
We did not have enough time to experience real Sierra Nevada and decided to spend one day exploring Los Cahorros. And I must say it was totally worth it: we were very lucky to have warm sunny day and spend about 7 hours trying the route of los Cahorros. Despite the fact that it is quite easy the views you get are simply amazing from deep rift hidden between the rocks to being on almost top of the mountains. The variety of views and landscapes on such relatively small space is very reach.
To get there you need to go to Monachil - a suburb of Granada: you need to take bus 183 from Paseo de los Basilios (bus stop close to the bridge) to the end station in Monachil. Ask the driver - they are very helpful. When there - make sure you have got a map - there is tourist info in the city hall - it helps if you have a map in your hands as there many roads and it is easy to take some other one rather the one you need. Once ready start moving towards the mountains: there are two ways - one is up via Portachuelo on the left hand side from the river leading to Cahorros altos, and another one is on the right hand side via Sandero del Rio leading to Cahorros bajos. If you want you can take both - one on the way there and another one back - both very different and worth experiencing. you will have unforgettable memories form this trip as we do.
Written November 10, 2016
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LJF76
Saltash, UK359 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great Sunday afternoon walk to do with the family. Spectular views, hair-raising hanging bridges over the gorge and beautiful scented herbs along the way. The walk was fairly busy at the start but once you walked for a while, you soon had peace and quiet and could enjoy the scenery. The children loved swimming/paddling in the river - there was plenty of places to go in. This river/gorge walk is not for the faint-hearted, as the bridges are really rickety and high. We used a map/info we found on a specific walking website (we looked up trek sierra nevada) which was handy because we weren't always sure we were going the right way. What I loved about this place is parking was free, the gorge walk was free...that wouldn't be the case in Britain! There were a couple of bars at the end of the walk to revive yourself in also.
Written August 25, 2014
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Nor1en
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • Friends
We started the walk from the village and followed the directions we found online. It was so much fun, especially the bridges and going through the rocks with little foot space. I wouldn't say this walk is suitable for young children or a family walk. We got lost as its not signposted very well and ended up walking and walking up the mountains in 30 degree heat which wasn't fun at the time.. however the views were beautiful and would still do it again. We eventually made it to the carpark at the top which leads you back down to the village. Luckily a lovely couple who were also lost with us gave us a welcomed lift back to Granada.. Its better do the walk early in the morning as we were in the peak heat and had almost ran out of water as hadn't envisaged the walk to take as long. Make sure you take food and sun cream. Well worth a visit.
Written October 8, 2016
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