The areas near the village of
El Colmenar, located in the town of Gaucín, allow visitors to enjoy numerous activities to explore the area. Without a doubt, one of the most attractive activities when staying at a
hotel in Gaucín is hiking, as the town is located at the gates of Los Alcornocales Natural Park.
At
Hotel Las Buitreras, the most visited in the area, guests will find accommodation surrounded by nature with professional service that invites them to discover the charms of the region. There are many
hiking trails in Colmenar, but perhaps the most attractive are the following:
It is considered one of the largest hiking trails in Europe and covers up to 4 different natural parks. Starting from El Colmenar, this route features historic trails from the Mozarabic era and is one of the oldest routes in the region. It includes a visit to two natural reserves and the possibility of combining hiking with other activities such as canoeing or canyoning.
El Colmenar – Puente de los Alemanes
This hiking trail is one of the most recommended due to its accessible difficulty level and the beauty of the landscapes it traverses. This route is about 7.5 kilometers long and reaches the Puente de los Alemanes, where you can discover the impressive landscape of the Garganta de las Buitreras, which gives the hotel its name. It is an ideal hiking trail for a morning, as it can take about 3 hours in good weather.
The previous route only went as far as the Puente de los Alemanes. With this route, we can extend the journey to enjoy one of nature's greatest spectacles in the Serranía de Ronda.
Gaucín Station (El Colmenar) - Charco del Moro (Cortes de la Frontera)
This route is one of the most popular among visitors to the area to discover the beauty of the Mediterranean forests of the region, as it ends at Charco del Moro, located in the neighboring town of Cortes de la Frontera. It is 4.1 kilometers long and suitable for all types of hikers.
