Guejar Sierra Hiking Routes

Around Güéjar Sierra there are countless hiking trails into the surrounding mountains and farmland. From a stroll down the river to a multi-day trek, there are routes for all levels of fitness. Right now as the Autumn approaches, the hiking trails around Guejar Sierra are in full bloom with chestnuts. A recent campaign to clean up some of the more used hiking trails around the river also means that the trails are more accessible to everyone. In the high mountains the weather can be very severe and can turn nasty quickly at this time of year - make sure you know the weather forecast if you are planning a long route and have calculated the time needed.

Recommended maps:
For routes around Güéjar Sierra:
Instituto Geográfico Nacional hoja 1027-I
Instituto Geográfico Nacional hoja 1010-III
For Routes into the Sierra Nevada National Park:
Mapa oficial de Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada.

View of the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada from the most famous of Guejar Sierra's hiking routes - The Vereda de la Estrella

Unfortunately in Guejar, the hiking trails are not well signed and so when you arrive in the town you may be at a loss to find you way to the nearest trail head. There is a leaflet available from the town hall outlining some local routes and it is also available in English from La Cuadra - a craft and souvenir shop in the centre of the village. Here we will try to compile a list of local routes to suit all levels.

Hiking Routes:

Cruz de Calar Hiking Route:
If you are looking for a short day hike, the hiking trail to the Cruz de Calar (the Calar Cross) is the one of the most accessible from the centre of the village. It combines some steep uphill and rocky paths but rewards you with a great view of the Sierra Nevada and right down to the plains of Granada.
Click here to read route details for the Cruz de Calar Hiking Trail.

Castillejo Hiking Route:
Another good option for a short day-hike is the route to El Castillejo - an 11th century fortress overlooking the lake. This route takes only a few hours, allowing time to explore the rest of the valley or sample the cuisine in one of the restuarants by the river.
Click here to read route details for El Castillejo Hiking Trail.

Tajos del Veredon Hiking Route
This is a 2hour loop starting a little further down the valley from Guejar Sierra village. You can also get to the trail by foot along the river making it a longer excursion. This hike climbs steeply up onto the Tajos del Verdon ridge and follows the River Genil valley from above before winding back to the main path in the valley floor.
Click here to read route details forTajos del Veredon Hiking Trail.