Cave of Graja – Los Caracoles – Pine Forest of Cánava (R1)
Description
Circular Itinerary that part of the Hermitage of Cánava, ascends to the Cave of the Graja (coat with rock art) and enters the Pinar of Cánava, Natural Monument. The stretch of Los Caracoles, an old quarry open in the limestone, introduces into a landscape of lapiaz and unique karmtic forms before reaching the Cross of the Atalaya, a view over Jimena and the peaks of Magina. The return descends between olive groves and cortijo ruins, completing a close, visual and varied route.
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ROUTE NAME
Cueva de la Graja – Los Caracoles – Pinar de Cánava (R1)
TRAIL TYPE
Circular
DIFFICULTY
Media
TOTAL DISTANCE (IN KILOMETERS) 8,9 km
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HUSO 30S
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MAXIMUM ELEVATION CHANGE 590mm
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Technical Description
A circular route that brings together the best of Jimena: prehistoric memory, unique and panoramic pine on Sierra Magina, in an accessible and very visual route. The tour is an excellent gateway to the hiking in Magina: short and very complete. Part of the Hermitage of Cánava, next to its source, and ascends to the Cueva de la Graja, one of the most relevant sets of rock art in the region (Good of Cultural Interest). After the visit, the road enters the Pinar de Cánava, Natural Monument, where the crooked pine trees, the resin in the air and the constant shadow accompany the passage. The tour continues towards Los Caracoles, a former quarry now integrated into the landscape, and crosses a stretch of lapiaz (limestone shaped by water) that adds a point of geological character to the itinerary. The rise culminates on the Cross of the Atalaya, a wide view over Jimena, the Aznaitin and the main summits of Sierra Mágina. The return goes down gently between pine and olive trees, passing by the ruins of the Lancar Cortijo, until the circuit is closed again in the hermitage. It is an ideal route for those who seek landscape, history and views without great physical demands, and very grateful at any time of the year. General recommendations Check the weather, use shoes with good grip on stony sections and carry enough water. In the Cueva de la Graja, do not touch the walls, avoid the flash and always follow the local directions.
