El Colmenar – Río Hozgarganta Swimming Spot loop from Gaucin

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El Colmenar – Río Hozgarganta Swimming Spot loop from Gaucin

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El Colmenar – Río Hozgarganta Swimming Spot loop from Gaucin

04:08

13.1km

470m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Parque Natural los Alcornocales

Waypoints

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2.23 km

El Colmenar

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This small town, also known as Estación de Gaucín, is part of the municipality of Cortes de la Frontera and is located in the heart of the Alcornocales Natural Park. …

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4.65 km

Puente Nuevo Suspension Bridge

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4.88 km

Río Hozgarganta Swimming Spot

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Beautiful access to the river and a large "pebble beach" for lying down. From here you can swim into the gorge. Fantastically clear water with lots of fish. Access via …

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5.02 km

River view in Parque Natural Los Alcornocales

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A gigantically beautiful viewpoint over the river and the “beach”. Like paradise………

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5.29 km

View of the gorge in Los Alcornocales Natural Park

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Another great viewpoint into the gorge.

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6.53 km

Puente de los Alemanes

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The true essence of this place is not located in the bridge but in the spectacular views that it offers. This 1918 construction is located between two walls of the …

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6.91 km

La Buitrera Spring

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13.1 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.31 km

2.76 km

2.05 km

942 m

Surfaces

6.89 km

2.76 km

2.16 km

996 m

253 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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March 1, 2024,🇪🇸 Cañón de las Buitreras

In the northern area of the Los Alcornocales Natural Park we have a tip for a beautiful hike near El Colmenar. The Cañón de las Buitreras is located there. The turquoise waters of the Guadiaro River have left a deep gorge in the limestone cliffs here.

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