the Sierra Nevada from the north

The Sierra Nevada (with or without) Guide

Guide, Routes, Maps and Inspiration for Self Guided Walking and Hiking in Spains Sierra Nevada

This site provides the self guided hiker and trekker with some inspiration to come out to the Alpujarras, Sierra Nevada and surrounding areas to enjoy the wonderful mountain experiences to be found here. All these routes are done regularly by ourselves.

It is not meant to be a full-on Guidebook replacement. Fully detailed route maps are supplied, but only brief notes are given in assistance. Use our Walk and Trek Finder below to navigate your way through our site and to find the hike or trek to your liking.

Of course, if you prefer to have a guide along, we can arrange with one of our local qualified, english speaking guides to come with you.

If you are looking for a guidebook to carry with you on your mountain adventures we recommend reading or downloading the Cicerone Guide "Walk and Trekking in the Sierra Nevada" by Richard Hartley. It is available from all good online book stores such as Amazon, Waterstones etc.

N.B Walk/Trek Finder - make your choices below to find relevant walks. Click on any walk photo to enter the walk

Walk and Trek Finder

2 day trek from ski area to Capileira via Cerro de Los Machos2 day trek from ski area to Capileira via Cerro de Los Machos
20km
930m
8hr 15min
2 day trekking circuit of the Northern Sierra Nevada Peaks2 day trekking circuit of the Northern Sierra Nevada Peaks
28km
1360m
11hr
3 day trek Los Tres Picos, Sierra Nevada3 day trek "Los Tres Picos", Sierra Nevada
43km
2830m
18hr 30min
Ascent of Mulhacén from Capileira staying at Refugio PoqueiraAscent of Mulhacén from Capileira staying at Refugio Poqueira
21km
1880m
10hr
Circular walk from Lanjaron to Casas Forestales de Tello and Acequia NuevaCircular walk from Lanjaron to Casas Forestales de Tello and Acequia Nueva
12km
920m
5hr 15min
Circular walk in La Taha del PitresCircular walk in La Taha del Pitres
14km
690m
5hr 15min
Climb Mulhacén in a summer day using the National Park BusClimb Mulhacén in a summer day using the National Park Bus
15km
940m
6hr
Day ascent of Cerro de los Machos, Sierra NevadaDay ascent of Cerro de los Machos, Sierra Nevada
14km
800m
5hr 30min
Day trek to visit the lakes at Siete Lagunas, Sierra NevadaDay trek to visit the lakes at Siete Lagunas, Sierra Nevada
18km
1360m
8hr 30min
Cortijos Hornillos circular hikeCortijos Hornillos circular hike
14km
690m
5hr
Las Alegas, Refugio Cebollar and High Forests of the AlpujarrasLas Alegas, Refugio Cebollar and High Forests of the Alpujarras
10km
640m
4 hr 30min
Las Arenales and the Dilar Valley, Cumbres VerdesLas Arenales and the Dilar Valley, Cumbres Verdes
12km
520m
4hr 30min
Linear ridge walk above Niguelas, Cerro Caballo, Sierra NevadaLinear ridge walk above Niguelas, Cerro Caballo, Sierra Nevada
18km
1060m
7hr
The Peak of Trevenque, Cumbres Verdes, GranadaThe Peak of Trevenque, Cumbres Verdes, Granada
10km
660m
4hr 30min
Remote Ridges of Los Alayos de DilarRemote Ridges of Los Alayos de Dilar
20km
980m
7hr
Rio Culo Perro and the Rio Trevelez ValleyRio Culo Perro and the Rio Trevelez Valley
13km
570m
4hr 30min
Round of the Barranco de Poqueira, CapileiraRound of the Barranco de Poqueira, Capileira
11km
670m
4hr 15min
Soportujar to Lanjarón on the GR7 pathSoportujar to Lanjarón on the GR7 path
15km
340m
4hr 30min
The Cerro Huenes mountains, Cumbres Verdes, GranadaThe Cerro Huenes mountains, Cumbres Verdes, Granada
12km
580m
4hr 30min
Traverse of the Sierra Nevada 3000m peaks - Los Tres Miles IntegralTraverse of the Sierra Nevada 3000m peaks - Los Tres Miles Integral
56km
3150m
22hr
Trek Alpujarras to Guejar Sierra via Alcazaba & Puntal VacaresTrek Alpujarras to Guejar Sierra via Alcazaba & Puntal Vacares
31km
1570m
13hr
Trek from the Sierra Nevada Ski area to Lanjaron in the AlpujarrasTrek from the Sierra Nevada Ski area to Lanjaron in the Alpujarras
30km
1100m
12hr
Trek from Ski area to Puente Palo over the Sierra NevadaTrek from Ski area to Puente Palo over the Sierra Nevada
21km
1000m
8hr 30min
Los Tres Picos trek, Sierra Nevada wild campingLos Tres Picos trek, Sierra Nevada wild camping
43km
2570m
17hr
Vereda de Estrella path to Cueva SecretaVereda de Estrella path to Cueva Secreta
21km
730m
6hr 45min
Walk from Trevélez to Busquistar on the GR7 FootpathWalk from Trevélez to Busquistar on the GR7 Footpath
13km
380m
4hr 30min
Climb Mulhacén in the summer (without using the National Park bus)Climb Mulhacén in the summer (without using the National Park bus)
25km
1300m
9hr 30min
The Northern Flanks of the Sierra Nevada in a day or 2 day trekThe Northern Flanks of the Sierra Nevada in a day or 2 day trek
18km
750m
7hr 15min
Tajos de los Machos and Cerrillo Redondo from Puente PaloTajos de los Machos and Cerrillo Redondo from Puente Palo
18km
1270m
7hr 45min
Ultimate Integral trek of the Sierra Nevada mountain peaksUltimate Integral trek of the Sierra Nevada mountain peaks
71km
3700m
28hrs
White villages of the PoqueiraWhite Villages of the Poqueira
9.5km
544m
5hrs

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