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Los Cahorros de Monachil

Los Cahorros de Monachil - hanging suspension bridges and a squeeze-through rock tunnel in a gorge near Granada

Difficulty 2/5 · Easy-moderateDayLoopDay hike (gorge, bridges)
Distance
~8 km loop
Max elevation
~1,000 m
Elevation gain
~350 m
Duration
3-4 h
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Explore the lush trails and stunning mountain views in the Pyrenees, Spain.

The route

The line through Sierra Nevada foothills (Granada), Spain - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.

Season & conditions

Best season

Year-round

Weather risks

Heat in summer; cool in the gorge

Open year-round; can be busy weekends; slippery when wet. Confirm.

On the trail

Terrain & surface

A river gorge with hanging bridges and a rock tunnel

Technical & exposure

Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally

Navigation & waymarking

Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally

Accessibility & group fit

Accessible to most walkers and families; not fully wheelchair accessible - confirm

Crowds & solitude

Popular family adventure

Variants & turnaround

Short bridge loop or the longer gorge circuit

Getting there & staying

Trailhead access

Monachil village, near Granada

Shuttle & transport

Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed

Huts, camping & refuges

Day route - none needed

Gear, water & connectivity

Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies

Facilities

Services in Granada; limited or none on the trail

Guide & crew

Not required; self-guided

Permits & safety

No permit; minutes from Granada

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Hazards

The long hanging bridge and low tunnel (a torch helps), slippery rock

Emergency exits & rescue

Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.

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