알카우신‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 천연기념물

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!

The Zafarraya polje is a closed depression with a flat bottom, surrounded by limestone mountains that are strongly karstified. The waters of the polje are absorbed by several ponors (sinkholes), and during heavy rainfall the polje can be temporarily flooded. This makes it an interesting example of karst landscape and geological processes.

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

This crevice is or was a snow storage facility. Hence the “nickname” of the mountain. The peak is actually called Cima Tejeda. The cave, the Sima Maroma, was previously used as a snow storage facility. The snow was pulled up with the help of maromas, pull ropes, hence the name Sima Maroma. Because "Cima" and "Sima" sound so similar, the mountain is now called "Cima Maroma" or just La Maroma.

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.

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

Be careful when going down a lot of loose gravel