La Cueva
Description
Probably one of the most interesting climbing schools in Andalusia. Their interest is increased by being placed in a area of high landscape value. It is a cave with high difficulty itineraries on ball formations, stalactites and giant jets. A complete collection of karmic formations (shaped in limestone) This school is a paradise of continuity. The tracks have reliable anchorages for sports climbing. The average height is: 25 meters. The maximum is 30 meters.
Datos de la ruta
ROUTE NAME
La Cueva
TRAIL TYPE
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DIFFICULTY
Alta
TOTAL DISTANCE (IN KILOMETERS) --
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Stretch of asphalt or concrete:
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Section of track, forest road, or dry watercourse:
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Trail section:
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Sections of livestock trails:
HUSO 30S
30S x = 433885 and = 4169942
ESTIMATED TRAVEL TIME
ROAD SURFACE TYPE
Road
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DIFFICULTY. RATING ACCORDING TO THE MIDE METHOD
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MEANS
Severity of the natural environment
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ITINERARY
Route guidance
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DISPLACEMENT
Difficulty moving about
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EFFORT
Amount of effort required
ACCESSIBILITY TYPE
TIME OF YEAR
SIGNALING
No
MORE INFORMATION
TUNNELS
STEEL VIADUCTS
METAL WALKWAYS
WATER POINTS
PONTOONS
GUARD BOOTHS AND BARRIERS
SWITCHMAN'S CABINS
CYCLABILITY
RECREATIONAL OR SPORTS AREAS NEAR THE TRAIL
AID STATIONS
LINKS TO OTHER TRAILS
SHELTERS
RECOMMENDATIONS
OTHER INFORMATION OF INTEREST (ARCHITECTURAL OR HISTORICAL-CULTURAL, GEOLOGICAL-ECOLOGICAL)
Number of routes:50
You're up to V:0%
V + to 6c + routes: 0%
Vies from 7a to 7c +:30%
Eight-way:70%
Best time:From spring to autumn
Technical Description
Where to sleep. -There is a camping area (meringeros) a few kilometers later, in the Cañada de las Azadillas. We have to ask the day care center for permits. The proximity of the city of Jaén offers accommodation and restaurants of all categories.
Where to drink. -In the cave itself or in the meringers.
Information and books. -www.usuarios.lycos.es / atope / otinar.htm
Notes and warnings. -As a livestock area, under no reason should one climb when he has won in the cave. High difficulty area. Recommended for climbers that reach sufficient level.
How to get there. -From Jaén capital you take the road to Puente la Sierra, to continue to the Pantano de Quiebrajano. Before you get to the recreational area, a lane goes right. We have to park at the bottom without obstructing the track. In this area interesting climbing areas are concentrated.
