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"Laguna Escondida" walk through the cork forest

DAYHIKES
jimena_wald
  Friday, 22 November 2024

Wonderful circular hike from Jimena through the cork oak nature park, one of the largest cork forests in Europe, over the Río Hozgarganta to a small lagoon, hidden in the deepest forest

laguna escondidaThe hike leads from the village down to the banks of the Río Hozcarganta, which has carved its way between karstic rock formations and cork oaks, and deep into the cork oak forest. Its one of the most beautiful tours through the cork forest, past old farmhouses that look like something out of a film scene from another time, stone slabs in the forest, surprising views over the forest, a varied, fantastically beautiful tour.

The highest point of our hike is called Laguna Escondida, a small, hidden lagoon that only has water in the rainy season and is only used as a ‘pool’ by wild animals. We hike back on a different path along the Cañuelo River. Depending on the time of year and the temperature of the day, the Hozcarganta and Cañuelo rivers invite you to take a cool dip in their natural stone pools.

laguna escondida 03Difficulty

dificultad4 medium/high - 13 km - approx 6-7 hour 

Elevations

↓355m

Please bring

Hiking shoes, sun and rain protection, enough water. Bathing suit if you want to swim in the river, highly recommended especially in good weather. Some food, it might get a bit late by the time we get to the village.

Pick up times

Marbella: 9:00
Estepona 9:30

Expected return

18:00 

laguna escondida choza moriscaPrice: 60€

Includes

Hiking guide, insurance and transport to starting point and back.

Not included

Food and drinks

Reservation required 

 

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