Ronda Trip Overview
The mountain of Torrecilla is located at the heart of the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park and is the highest peak in Western Andalucia at 1,919m above sea level. This is a challenging hike but the views are amazing and you will feel like you are on top of the world.
We drive from Ronda into the Sierra de las Nieves, taking us far from civilisation and into this protected region of unspoiled and dramatic limestone mountains. We begin walking in the pine-forested lower levels of the mountains and head up steeply, through areas of stony scrubland, dotted with isolated holm oaks, catching glimpses of Torrecilla in the distance. After an easier, flatter section, the final ascent is a steep but relatively short climb. From the top we can see for miles in every direction – south to the Costa del Sol, the Rock of Gibraltar and over the Mediterranean Sea, inland to the Sierra Nevada and back “home” to the Serrania de Ronda.
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* Duration: 5 hours
* Starts: Ronda, Spain
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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What to Expect When Visiting Ronda, Andalucía, Spain
The mountain of Torrecilla is located at the heart of the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park and is the highest peak in Western Andalucia at 1,919m above sea level. This is a challenging hike but the views are amazing and you will feel like you are on top of the world.
We drive from Ronda into the Sierra de las Nieves, taking us far from civilisation and into this protected region of unspoiled and dramatic limestone mountains. We begin walking in the pine-forested lower levels of the mountains and head up steeply, through areas of stony scrubland, dotted with isolated holm oaks, catching glimpses of Torrecilla in the distance. After an easier, flatter section, the final ascent is a steep but relatively short climb. From the top we can see for miles in every direction – south to the Costa del Sol, the Rock of Gibraltar and over the Mediterranean Sea, inland to the Sierra Nevada and back “home” to the Serrania de Ronda.
Itinerary
Hike to the peak of the highest mountain in western Andalucia (1919m) and feel on top of the world. Rocky landscapes and spectacular views of the Sierra de las Nieves, Mediterranean Sea and to Africa.
Note: This route is wholely through uninhabited countryside and is mainly on small paths and trails. Some of the paths are in good condition but there are eroded sections. The final ascent is steep and rocky but does not involve rope climbing or similar. Hikers need to be confident on uneven surfaces and good walking shoes/boots are highly recommended.
