Cahorros del Río Higuerón – View of the Sierra de Almijara loop from Frigiliana

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Cahorros del Río Higuerón – View of the Sierra de Almijara loop from Frigiliana

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Cahorros del Río Higuerón – View of the Sierra de Almijara loop from Frigiliana

02:31

8.54km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Parque Natural Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama

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1.06 km

Cahorros del Río Higuerón

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A very beautiful path through the gorge. It's not very busy in the off-season. I have no idea how crowded it will be during peak season. The stream has to …

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1.90 km

Higuerón River

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The creek bed is not always dry. In March 2019, the Higuerón River was full of water, making it almost impossible to cross it without getting your feet wet. Many …

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6.08 km

Acequia de Lízar

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The hiking trail could be so beautiful... At the beginning of Frigiliana there is a very beautiful path over the irrigation canal with a railing on the side of the …

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6.75 km

View of the Sierra de Almijara

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mountain range in the hinterland of Frigiliana

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7.41 km

Church of Saint Anthony of Padua (Frigiliana)

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Located in one of the most beautiful villages in the Axarquía, Frigiliana, the Church of San Antonio de Padua has a simple yet elegant structure that makes it stand out …

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7.42 km

Courtyard

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A super nice little place

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7.44 km

Frigiliana

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Frigiliana is one of the most beautiful villages in Andalusia and offers picturesque beauty and a charming atmosphere. The historic part of the village is a labyrinth of narrow streets …

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7.91 km

Frigiliana Old Town

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Frigiliana has received the “Most Beautiful Village of Andalusia” award several times.

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8.54 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.56 km

2.97 km

1.91 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.00 km

2.91 km

756 m

411 m

253 m

195 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

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16°C

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Comments

April 2, 2025,SPANIEN 🇪🇸 Im Canyon den Higuaron rauf und auf dem Acequiar de Lizar zurück nach Frigiliana 🥾🥾

A hike along a riverbed with a gentle ascent. We occasionally cross the Rio Higuaron, which, despite the heavy rains of the last few weeks, isn't carrying as much water at the beginning of April, so we can occasionally cross it by skipping stones.

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February 29, 2024,Frigliana loop

The walk along the side of the water channel will not be for everyone. If you suffer with vertigo find another hike.

February 1, 2025,Acequia de Lizar -Frigiliana

A few days in Nerja again this year. This time the hiking holiday turns into a family holiday with my little grandchild, so only a few short tours are possible. The rest is relaxation and walking in the mild climate. Today I walked the water path in Frigiliana again. (Men's group)

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November 6, 2023,Vista de El Fuerte – Frigiliana Runde von Frigiliana

The approximately 3 km long stretch along the levada is not entirely without problems.. It goes down steeply in places without safety.. You have to be free from giddiness and safe..

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April 23, 2024,Erkundungen rund um Frigiliana

Tried out three different paths around Frigiliana. The path through the mostly dry riverbed of the Río Higueron is nice and comfortable. At medium height I was then walking along an acequia (small water channel), which means you walk along a 40-50 cm wide concrete strip on a slope that is sometimes very steep - not what I would call …

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March 11, 2024,Von Frigilana entlang des Levada Weges

You can park for free on the side of the street or in the parking garage. First we go through the romantic Frigilana. Then follow the path along the Levada. With every kilometer you get closer to the mountains. We then go back through the riverbed. A tour with many beautiful views 😃

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February 5, 2024,Acequia de Lizar -Frigiliana Tag 2

Day two was a shorter and easier tour from the town of Frigiliana. About 5km along the watercourse into the country and back along the dry river. The tour and the weather were “balm for the soul”

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