El Saltillo Waterfall loop from Canillas de Aceituno

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El Saltillo Waterfall loop from Canillas de Aceituno

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El Saltillo Waterfall loop from Canillas de Aceituno

01:28

3.93km

250m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Natural Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1 m

Trailhead to the Hanging Bridge – Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama Natural Park

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From here you can leave for the suspension bridge, but the path to it is very steep. The path on the komoot map that runs via the river is in …

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1.12 km

Canillas de Aceituno suspension bridge

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The hike must first be loaded offline. There is no cell phone reception

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1.48 km

Steep Gorge with Suspension Bridge

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Demanding hike with impressive panoramic views to the sea

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2.20 km

El Saltillo Waterfall

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One of the most visited sites in the area of Canillas del Aceituno, this wonderful waterfall with a pool of water is located in a very picturesque and remote spot. …

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2.88 km

Metal Walkway, National Park Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama

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The balcony is closed at the end with a gate, so you can't go any further here, but you can still descend to the suspension bridge.

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3.25 km

Views from the El Saltillo Trail

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The trail runs through the canyon of the río de los Almanchares with amazing views along the entire route from the village of Canillas del Aceituno to El Saltillo. Go carefully, there are sections with loose stones.

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3.93 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.94 km

Surfaces

2.10 km

1.84 km

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 11 November

16°C

6°C

43 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

October 28, 2026

Please be careful, this route is not suited for families.
Requires significant scrambling experience!
The beginning of the path seems like it was washed away, but one can sort of climb up on the side of the mountain.
You end up on a busier path which leads to the waterfall/suspension bridge. Some parts of it have a significant drop to …

October 28, 2026

Must avoid the path to the right from the parking area towards the suspension bridge. Only consider it with significant mountaineering and scrambljng experience. Do not use this shortcut.