Hiking route to: Cortijo del Imán

El Cortijo del Imán is a peak that is 690 meters above sea level. Belonging to the Natural Park of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama. Under the municipal term of the town of Nerja .

The panoramic view from the top of Cortijo del Imán is spectacular. Surrounded by the most remarkable peaks of this Natural Park: El Almendrón , Navachica , Tajo del Sol, El Cuervo, El Cisne, Piedra Sillada, etc.

The hiking route to El Cortijo del Imán can be done through two itineraries with different starting points:

The first of them has as its starting point the center of the town of Frigiliana . From the Cuesta del Apero we descend to the riverbed of the Higuerón River . We follow the course of the river to head towards Pozo Batán. At this point we will take a properly marked path that will appear on our right. The path will lead us to the Lomas del Río Chíllar , leaving the Barranco Ancho behind. Once we have reached Cuesta Jiménez we will be able to contemplate spectacular views towards the Cortijo del Imán and the Chíllar River. We descend through Cuesta Jiménez to end at La Presa del Río Chíllar . We continue following its course until a path appears on the far right that will lead us to our destination. By then we will have reached the most difficult section of the route. The ascent begins to the top of Cortijo del Imán. This route option is of a moderate level of difficulty. The total distance to travel is 19 kilometers.

The second itinerary to follow has as its starting point the beginning of the Chíllar River route . We must travel the riverbed for about 9 kilometers. Once most of the river bed has traveled, there comes a point where it divides. We have to the left the Barranco de los Pradillos and to the right the natural course of the river. At this point in the route we see a path to our right. This path will lead us to El Cortijo del Imán. After 11 kilometers of travel, we find El Cortijo del Imán in front of a plain. Now we would only have to reach the summit. This itinerary has a total length of 22 kilometers and a moderate level of difficulty .

Both route options are very comprehensive. You can enjoy traditional hiking along with water hiking .

However, there are differences in terms of the total distance to travel. The first option follows a shorter route. If you want to do the route quickly, we recommend you start from Frigiliana . Although if you are a person passionate about rivers, the second option (from Nerja) may be more pleasant for you. You will enjoy the Cahorros del Río Chíllar , its rock formations and you will be able to rest in its natural pools.

The months in which it is most advisable to cross the Chíllar River are between March and October. It should be noted that if you want to avoid crowds, we recommend going in low season (March, April, May and October).