ビニュエラの天然記念物・トップ18

For this section, you'll definitely need to be sure-footed and have a head for heights. Some sections are very narrow, and the drop is quite steep. ;) If that's okay with you, the trail is really cool and a lot of fun!

After the suspension bridge, the path goes steeply up through the wall, almost a kind of via ferrata, some of which have chains to hold on to. Surefootedness, strength and fitness are required. Going down is much more difficult than going up. Avoid on weekends because of crowds, even in January. Very nice when there is no crowd there.

Section behind the suspension bridge, towards Mirador los Pozuelos

To reach the parking lot at Llanadas de Sedella requires a vehicle with 4-wheel drive like a Land Rover Defender. There are gates that might be closed so you must check with the park authorities beforehand - not much space to turn the vehicle around on this narrow road. Once there the view is stunning with horses grazing around. But be cautious! The recommended track we took to reach the top are for expert hikers. Some parts are very steep (>35%) with loose stones. If you suffer from vertigo, avoid! You need support by both hands at time. It’s not an official track but rather a path used by sheep, whose poo indicate that you are on the right track. (There is a northern track that serpentines its way up that might be more convenient). But once you are on the white-green path originating from the Fuentes del Robledal it’s ok. You are exposed to strong winds and no shelter from the sun. Bring lot’s of water and calculate 6hrs return hike. Once you have reached the top of la Maroma you will have a fantastic view over Andalucia with the Sierra Nevada at your back and Gibraltar in front.

Amphibian pond, in this area there is a certain amphibian, specifically it is a toad known as the Betic patero toad, a type of toad that since the eggs begin, is usually carried on its back until it hatches.

The Baetic midwife toad stands out

Once you have reached the top of the Maroma peak. Pico de malaga we can see fabulous views of the coast and sierras de malaga as well as the Moroccan coasts when the day is clear

This 2069 meter peak was originally called Pico Tejeda because it was the highest point in the mountain range of the same name. The name La Maroma comes from the ropes used to lower the snow that was stored in a natural chasm located 40 meters south of the trig point. This chasm was known as Sima de la Maroma and that led to the summit being named the same way. It is located between the provinces of Granada and Malaga, being the highest point of the second, and on clear days you can see the crescent-shaped coast drawn by the Alboran Sea from Ceuta to Oran.