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Río Chíllar Gorge – Chíllar River Gorges loop from Nerja

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Río Chíllar Gorge – Chíllar River Gorges loop from Nerja

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Río Chíllar Gorge – Chíllar River Gorges loop from Nerja

05:28

17.3km

600m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Parque Natural Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.49 km

Río Chillar riverbed

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When the riverbed is dry, you can walk to the source

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2

4.19 km

Chíllar River Waterfall

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If you put on normal hiking shoes, you can get over the stones unscathed. We also had sticks with us, so we could better estimate the water depths.

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4.52 km

Río Chíllar Gorge

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The hike is tough though. You walk constantly through the river until the terminus "Vado de los Patos". The same way back is a little less tricky as it slopes …

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4

4.90 km

Chíllar River Gorges

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5

5.64 km

Chillar River Gorge

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6

7.28 km

Chillar River Waterfalls

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Variety of small waterfalls and pumps in the upper reaches invite you to swim and camp

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7

7.70 km

Waterfall on the Chillar River

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It’s closed!

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8

14.0 km

Chillar River

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Partly walk through water.

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17.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.56 km

4.94 km

1.66 km

1.09 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

10.7 km

3.82 km

2.55 km

277 m

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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