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Ojén Caves – Cerro Nicolás Viewpoint loop from Ojén

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Spain
Andalusia
Malaga
Centro-Sur O Guadalorce
Ojén

Ojén Caves – Cerro Nicolás Viewpoint loop from Ojén

Hard

4.4

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Ojén Caves – Cerro Nicolás Viewpoint loop from Ojén

04:54

12.1km

760m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.99 km for 257 m

After 5.36 km for 1.24 km

After 10.1 km for 257 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.86 km

Ojén Caves

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Two beautiful caves located in the heart of Ojén. Admission is free. They are small, but worth seeing. In the past, the caves served as a shelter for people and livestock in bad weather.

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3.49 km

El Cerezal Botanical Park

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It is a beautiful botanical garden that is especially splendor in spring. Although throughout the year you can see different species such as pines, wild olives and even century-old chestnut …

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3

3.63 km

Tunnel

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4

5.78 km

Cerro Nicolás Viewpoint

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The climb and crisp, but worth it. The view from up here over the Sierra Blanca and the Costa del Sol is fantastic. For people afraid of heights, the last part might be a bit problematic.

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6.60 km

Refugio de Juanar

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The Juanar refuge is a mountain hotel with all the services: accommodation, catering, bar and cafeteria.

It is located in an ideal spot to start routes through the Ojén mountain range.

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8.19 km

La Virgencita Hermitage

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At this point, known as Puerto de los Cinco Dedos, there is a detour of 500 meters towards the Tajo Bermejo. There is a cave with an image of the …

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9.36 km

Tunnel

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Bring a flashlight - the tunnel makes a small curve so you can't see the end

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9.58 km

Tunnel

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If you walk in you can not see the other end

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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.72 km

3.31 km

2.75 km

2.32 km

Surfaces

4.06 km

3.72 km

2.05 km

1.25 km

734 m

277 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (970 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Sunday 18 October

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17°C

49 %

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