Jimena - Roman Road, viewpoints, Forest and River

DAYHIKES difficult
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  Friday, 19 December 2025

 

jimena views river 02bThis route has got it all, from historical monuments, to a great variety of trees and plants, stunning views over the river bed and amazing rock formations

Our route starts and ends at the village Jimena de la Frontera, we visit the Moorish Castle and leave the villago over a roman path, along the E4, a European long distance trail. Pasing through Pine Forest and Cork Forest, with many viewpoints in between, overlooking the valley of the Hozcargata river, carving his way through huge rocks and forests.

At the highest point of the route, after about 6,6km, we abandone the E4 and head down to the river and after crossing, we follow the river downstream back towards the village.  

Difficulty

dificultad4 high   20.9 km - about 6-7 hours.

Elevation gaine/loss

↑↓662m

Please bring

Hiking shoes, sun and rain protection, enough water. On this hike we are not passing any village or bar, only at beginning and end, please bring your own food and drinks.

jimena views river 03Pick up times

Marbella: 9:00
Estepona : 9:30

Expected return

18:00

Price: 70€

Includes

Hiking guide, insurance and transport to starting point and back

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Not included

Food and drinks

Reservation required