If you're a mountain and wilderness lover, a huge number of marked trails await you in Nerja to explore the area and discover all its incredible beauty. This page features a selection of the best mountaineering routes recommended by outdoor enthusiasts and local experts Filter the results to suit your needs and your experience level. Each route contains all the information you need when planning your mountaineering trip in Nerja where spectacular panoramas and breathtaking views await you!
Maps and trails
The most beautiful mountain hikes in Nerja
Mountain Hike
· Spain
ES Nerja Pico El Cielo via Cortijo de la Civila
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
13.7 km
5:52 h
1,151 m
1,151 m
Summit route to El Cielo via Cortijo de la Civila. We take the same path back. Alternatively, you can descend to the El Pinarillo picnic area and return to the starting point.
Mountain Hike
· Nerja
ES Nerja Fuente del Esparto - Pico Almendrón
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
10.7 km
5:45 h
1,061 m
1,061 m
Circular hike from Fuente del Esparto at the Pinarillo picnic area over many scree fields and exposed terrain to the summit of Almendron.
Mountain Hike
· Málaga
From the Playa el Cañuelo parking lot via Cerro la Caleta and Torre de Caleta to Cala del Cañuelo
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
4.5 km
1:50 h
241 m
239 m
From the Playa el Cañuelo parking lot via Cerro la Caleta and Torre de Caleta to Cala del Cañuelo
Mountain Hike
· Spain
ES Nerja Pico El Cielo from Pinarillo
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.1 km
2:30 h
945 m
945 m
Alternative ascent to Pico del Cielo
The start and end point of the tour is the picnic area at El Pinarillo
Mountain Hike
· Málaga
Wikiloc - Almendron, Navachica y Pico del Cielo desde Río-Miel
Difficulty
T4
difficult
19.3 km
9:12 h
1,680 m
1,680 m

