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The sinter crusts of the lime-rich water make the tree trunks trapped in the waterfall appear petrified. Hence the common name "Cascada de los Arboles Petrificados" (Petrified Trees Cascade). However, these are not petrified trees, but mineral deposits in flowing water that cover both rocks and plants (sinter). Source: Wikiloc

Currently, a section of 800 meters is still heavily overgrown, with huge rosemary and sage bushes, as well as thorns. It's best to bring a stick or something similar to push them away. However, the view is unique, and the spring is a dream.

In March 2025 there was a lot of water flowing, a trip is then only possible with suitable water shoes. We did not have that and returned.

The riverbed of the Rio Higueron, which dries up in summer, is a wonderful place to walk in summer. It is shaded in long sections by huge oleander bushes, which are particularly beautiful when they are in bloom. In the Frigiliana area, there is a large difference in height of around 10 m. There is a staircase there, but it is not immediately visible, so keep your eyes open.

Sadly no water in the river bed, but still nice to look at.

The waterfalls can probably only be seen if you walk through the river bed and this also carries water in summer. With hiking boots you get 100% wet feet. Water sandals would be the better shoe choice here. Apparently the path through the river is well known and people knew about it. At first it doesn't look like the river has any water at all, but then the path becomes greener and greener and there is no longer a path next to the river. Close your eyes and through or vice versa. Definitely full with the right footwear. After 200 m of wet feet, a small path begins on the left in the direction of the river, up through the olive trees.

Spectacular geological formation. The erosion caused by the passage of water has left large grooves in the limestone rock.

Incredible views of the river bed. Be careful, it is a route where it is very hot in summer.