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Raja Ancha – The Dark Cave loop from Pizarra

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Spain

Andalusia

Malaga

Centro-Sur O Guadalorce

Pizarra

Raja Ancha – The Dark Cave loop from Pizarra

Moderate

4.6

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Raja Ancha – The Dark Cave loop from Pizarra

03:02

8.51km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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590 m

Raja Ancha Recreation Area

Highlight • Rest Area

A place to rest and enjoy nature, with tables and benches, a drinking water fountain and bathrooms.

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1.10 km

The Dark Cave

Highlight • Cave

do not continue to the alternative route, it is more like a road

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3.81 km

El Santo Recreation Area

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice place for a picnic or even for a barbecue in winter. Tables, benches and grills are available. The view from up here is fantastic. In one direction you …

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3.92 km

Christ the Redeemer of Sierra de Mijas

Highlight • Monument

Easy short trip to the top to have a nice view

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6.22 km

Ermita Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mirador de la Ermita is a mandatory point on the Pizarra map to enjoy the views of the impressive Guadalhorce valley, surrounded by the mountains: Sierra de Mijas, Sierra de …

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8.51 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.98 km

2.21 km

1.55 km

948 m

822 m

Surfaces

3.49 km

2.65 km

948 m

822 m

597 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 12 August

36°C

24°C

0 %

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Comments

April 23, 2023,sendero del santo

Once you arrive at the Santo, you can return by retracing your steps. Much cooler and more beautiful route

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April 16, 2024,🇪🇦 Pizarra zur Cueva Oscura und zum Mirador El Santo 🪻🌳🌲🌡️

What a fantastic hiking area and the first part to the cave is very easy to walk as the trees provide lovely shade. After that you need a lot of sunscreen, drinks and a protective hat. We stopped several times because we were so excited about the rock formations and the plants - i.e. looking and enjoying! Yes, and now …

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February 1, 2023,Pizarra: El Santo (SL-A 213)

The route from Pizarra to El Santo is relatively easy to do and does not include any difficult passages.
The higher you climb, the more beautiful the view becomes. Once at the top, you will be rewarded with a magnificent view over Pizarra to the mountain "La Torrecilla" (now covered with snow).
Another highlight is the Raja Ancha, a small …

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December 15, 2022,Round trip to El Santo Pizarra - Ruta circular El Santo de Pizarra #trekkingspain

Complete route description in our blog: trekkingspain.eu/hike-to-el-santo-in-pizarra

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Raja Ancha – The Dark Cave loop from Pizarra

Raja Ancha Recreation Area

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