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Sendero El Saltillo from Canillas del Aceituno

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Sendero El Saltillo from Canillas del Aceituno

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Sendero El Saltillo from Canillas del Aceituno

03:57

12.4km

480m

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The El Saltillo Trail from Canillas del Aceituno offers a unique hiking experience, winding through the Sierra Tejeda with the constant murmur of an ancient irrigation channel. The route takes you through olive groves and pine forests, providing spectacular views of the Axarquía region and the La Maroma massif. The…

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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Parque Natural Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama

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3.58 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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5.17 km

View of La Maroma Massif and Gorge

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La Maroma is the highest mountain in Málaga, with 2069 meters.

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5.72 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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9.09 km

Canillas de Aceituno suspension bridge

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The El Saltillo suspension bridge crosses the Almanchares river gorge and offers one of the most spectacular views on the Route. Cross it calmly and avoid stopping for too long if other hikers are waiting.

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12.4 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

1.73 km

< 100 m

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Weather

Monday 20 July

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Comments

October 23, 2021,Wandeling Sendero el Saltillo vanuit Canillas de Aceituno 🇪🇸

Nice walk, with some climbs, in the 'Sierra Tejeda' on a narrow unpaved footpath along the ravine of the Almanchares river towards the approximately 50m long suspension bridge 'Puerto del Saltillo' at about 70m height.

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December 29, 2024,E. Wanderweg El Saltillo von Canillas del Aceituno. noch mal.

We had a wonderful hike. The path led along a slope, steadily uphill. We had great views of the Maroma (approx. 2000 m high). Part of the path led over a footbridge attached to the rock. Very spectacular. On the way we met hikers from Portugal, the whole family sang us a Christian song. At the end there was a …

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March 17, 2024,Von Canillas de Aceituno zur Hängebrücke

We actually wanted to go to the waterfall, but the path is closed shortly after the junction to the suspension bridge (March 2024).
The route is still worth it, but it is popular and was therefore very well attended.

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July 10, 2023,Puente El Saltillo (die Hängebrücke) von Canillas de Aceituno

A small addendum to the tour. If you start at point B, then you start walking at the market square in the middle of the village. Parking is a bit more difficult there. Otherwise this is a very nice tour, which can also be done in the early morning in summer.

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Sendero El Saltillo from Canillas del Aceituno

El Saltillo Waterfall

View of La Maroma Massif and Gorge

Views from the El Saltillo Trail

Canillas de Aceituno suspension bridge

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