Descubre RondaHiking in Ronda and its mountains: 16 walking trails
Ronda is a great starting point for walking: some paths leave straight from the old town, and longer routes cross the Guadiaro and Genal valleys. These are the trails covered by Descubre Ronda.
Trails in Ronda itself
Reachable on foot from the town.
| Trail | Type | Difficulty | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molinos del Tajo and Mirador de la Hoya del Tajo | Local trail (SL) | Easy | 4.6 km | About 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Route to the Pilar de Coca | Local route | Easy | 5.8 km | About 1 hour 45 minutes from central Ronda (varies with your starting point) |
| SL-A 36 · Ronda - Hermitage of the Virgen de la Cabeza | Local trail (SL) | Easy | 2.5 km | About 30 minutes (one way) |
| SL-A 40 · Ronda - Tajo del Abanico | Local trail (SL) | Easy | 3.8 km | About 1 hour (one way) |
| Tajo Gorge Walkway (Camino del Desfiladero del Tajo) | Paid walkway (ticketed entry) | Easy | 1 km | About 45 minutes (one way) |
| Route of Ronda's Gates | Urban trail | Easy | 2.7 km | About 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Route to the Pilar de Cartajima | Local route | Easy | 4 km | About 1 hour from central Ronda (varies with your starting point) |
| Cuesta del Cachondeo (Plaza María Auxiliadora) | Urban trail | Easy | 0.6 km | About 15-20 minutes going down (the way back up takes quite a bit longer — hence the name!) |
Trails around the region
They start in nearby villages: you need a car or train to get there.
| Trail | Type | Difficulty | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR-141 · Stage 1: Ronda – Jimera de Líbar | Long-distance trail (GR) | Moderate | 22.4 km | 7 hours |
| Cueva del Gato (from Benaoján) | Local trail (SL-A 139) | Easy | 2.2 km | 45 minutes (one way) |
| Cueva de la Pileta (from Benaoján) | Public-use trail | Easy | 3.2 km | 1 hour (one way) |
| PR-A 251 · Ronda - Montejaque | Short-distance trail (PR) | Moderate | 11.3 km | About 3 hours 30 minutes |
| PR-A 221 · Ronda - Cartajima | Short-distance trail (PR) | Moderate | 10.6 km | About 3 hours |
| Bosque Encantado de Parauta (Enchanted Forest) | Themed trail | Easy | 3 km | About 1-2 hours |
| Source of the Río Genal (Igualeja) | Short walk | Easy | 1 km | About 20-30 minutes (round trip) |
| Chestnut Route · Pujerra - Igualeja (SL-A 173) | Local trail (SL) | Easy | 3.8 km | About 1 hour (one way), roughly 2 hours round trip |
The trails shown in the app are approximate and meant to give an idea of the route; do not use them for navigation. Before setting out, check trail conditions and the weather forecast from official sources, and bring water and suitable footwear.
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