ROUTE I: The summit of Hacho
Time: 3 hours (7 km.)
Difficulty: moderate
Terrain: Difficult roads, some steep climbing
A climb to the summit of El Hacho, the 1011m mountain overlooking Gaucín on a path created by the town hall in 2018. Your effort will be rewarded with fabulous views of the surrounding countryside. Don't try this if the summit is cloudy: you should be able to see the summit from the gas station first.
ROUTE II: Around the Hacho
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (8 km.)
difficulty: easy
Terrain: rough roads and tracks
A circular walk that crosses pine and cork oak forests, skirting the lower slopes of El Hacho. Spectacular views of the Guadiaro valley, to the west of Jimena, to the south of Gibraltar and to the north of the Genal valley. The walk can be done in both directions. The counterclockwise version begins with a steady climb uphill, while the clockwise version begins with a 25-minute walk along the road.
ROUTE III: La Adelfilla
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (7 km.)
Difficulty: moderate
Terrain: uneven roads, trails and tracks
This walk offers beautiful views of the Genal Valley through the Hermitage of the Holy Child, where according to tradition the Holy Child appeared to Saint John of God. The walk descends towards the hermitage and goes back up to the town by one of the old routes of muleteers.
ROUTE IV: Hidden Gaucín
Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a visit to the Castillo del Aguila (2 km)
Difficulty: easy
Terrain: paved streets; rocky trails in the castle
A walk through the village to show the historical points of interest.
Please check the opening hours of the castle if you wish to include it.
ROUTE V: Las Palas Gorge
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (9km)
Difficulty: Moderate
Terrain: uneven roads, rocky parts
This route follows part of the old route between Gaucín and Cortes de la Frontera, the town that can be seen on the other side of the Guadiaro valley.
ROUTE VI: Umbria
Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes (6 km)
difficulty: easy
Terrain: tracks and paths
One of the flatter walks around Gaucín, and a great introduction to the area. There are beautiful views towards Cortes de La Frontera in the first section, and views of Gaucín and Gibraltar in the final part.
Most of the route is shaded, making it a good option for the summer months.
ROUTE VII: Route of Guzmán el Bueno
Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes (3 km)
difficulty: easy
Terrain: mostly tracks, an uneven road
A good walk to get to know the charms of walking through Gaucín, since during the walk you will enjoy views in all directions without going too far from the town. There is a long climb back to the village towards the end.
ROUTE VIII: Mill of the Captain
Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes (3 km)
difficulty: easy
Terrain: mostly tracks, an uneven road
A good walk to get to know the charms of walking through Gaucín, since during the walk you will enjoy views in all directions without going too far from the town. There is a long climb back to the village towards the end.
ROUTE IX and X: Via ferratas El hacho and El castillo del águila
ROUTE XI: La Herriza and La Alquería
Time: 3 hours 30 minutes – 4 hours (13km.)
Difficulty: Moderate
Terrain: uneven roads, rocky parts
A walk to the base of the El Hacho mountain, through the cork oaks and then a climb back to the village along a very beautiful old path.
ROUTE XII: Sierra Espartina
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes approx 5km. (from the parking lot); 2 hours 30 minutes approx 8km. (walking from the gas station)
Difficulty: easy
Terrain: uneven roads, rocky parts
This beautiful route is one of the few that does not have much up/down. There are excellent views of Gaucin and Cortes de la Frontera across the Valle del Guadiaro.
ROUTE XIII: Sale of Help to Clarity
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes 4.6km.
Difficulty: easy
Terrain: Uneven roads, rocky parts
A short, but very pretty walk, which passes through pine and cork oak forests and offers beautiful views of the surroundings.
ROUTE XIV: Route of the Muleteers
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes 3km.
Difficulty: easy/moderate
Terrain: Rocky trails with steep parts that can be slippery
A short but wonderful walk that can be done in both directions. It includes two old stony paths used by the villagers and their mules for centuries. There is a climb at the end, in whichever direction you choose.