Sierra Nevada National Park

The Old Mine Trail

Price

50 (7 pax.)

Pre-booking

100%

Minimum of persons

Duration Trail

Trail 1: 7 hours

Trail 2: 5 hours

Tour Type

Guided

Season

All year

Total Distance

Trail 1: 22 km

Trail 2: 15 km

Total Ascent

Trail 1: 1.000 m

Trail 2: 800 m

Total Descent

Trail 1: 1000 m

Trail 2: 800 m

Route type

Loop Trail

Physical Difficulty

Trail 1: C

Trail 2: B+

Included

Professional qualified mountain leader
Liability insurance and assistance
Transfer

Not included

Snack and lunch

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Availability

All Year

Highlight

🔹 Sierra Nevada National Park

🔹 Spectacular views from the north face of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range

🔹 The old mines

🔹 The iconic chestnut tree

🔹 Great diversity of flora

🔹 Outdoors picnic

What to bring for Hiking

Weather is important to consider while packing for your outdoor activity. Your packing list is based on your comfort and sensitivity. Layering your clothes is the best way to travel and be outdoors. It is highly recommended as the best way to stay warm and cool, as the weather is bound to change in the mountains.

🔹 Water bottle min. 1.5 L

🔹 Picnic

🔹 Light backpack

🔹 Weather-appropriate and comfortable clothing

🔹 Hiking jacket

🔹 Hiking shoes, not open shoes!

🔹 Sun protection

🔹 Gloves

🔹 Warm hat

🔹 Neck gaiter

🔹 Trekking poles

🔹 Rain gear

🔹 Waterproof Rain cover backpack

Any questions about the material's recommendations, contact us or check our blog, “What to Bring for Hiking.”

Price:

Our hiking tour prices vary depending on the number of participants. This helps us offer fair and flexible pricing, while ensuring a high-quality, personalized experience for every group.

Special pricing is available for families and larger groups. Contact us for more information.

Cancellation Policy

Free Cancellation:

Cancel up to 48 hours before the start of the activity and you will receive a full refund

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Difficulty trail 1 - Challenging

This trail is suitable for individuals with very good physical fitness who are experienced in walking longer distances and comfortable with sustained physical activity over varied terrain.

Proper hiking equipment is required. Walking sticks are recommended, and ankle-high hiking boots are strongly recommended.

Difficulty trail 2 - Moderate

This trail is suitable for people with good physical fitness who have a habit of doing aerobic sports.

Proper hiking equipment is required. Walking sticks are recommended, and ankle-high hiking boots are strongly recommended.

If you're unsure whether this trail is right for you or your group, feel free to contact us — we're happy to help you choose the best option!

Requirements

🔹 Good physical fitness

🔹 Minimum age: 16 years + habit of walking

🔹 Closed shoes, no open shoes!

What to expect

Day 1

One of the most beautiful routes in Sierra Nevada National Park is the Old Mine Trail. This historic path, built at the end of the 19th century to access the mines, follows the Genil River toward the confluence of several rivers at the very end of the valley. The valley reveals its stunning scenery, including the rugged north faces of the highest peaks in the Sierra Nevada: Mulhacén, Veleta, and Alcazaba. Throughout the day you come across ruins of stone buildings, old mine tunnels, and the typical Iberian Ibex or the golden eagles are common to see. To get to the starting point of the trail we drive approx. 30 min. to the beautiful village of Güéjar Sierra, a mountain town located at 1.000 meters on the northwestern slope of the Sierra Nevada National Park.

We have two variants with different levels of hiking difficulty.

(Check out our blog for more information about our hiking grades)

First loop

Total Distance

22 KM

Total Ascent

1000 M

Total Descent

1000 M

Duration Trial

7 hours

Physical Difficulty

Second loop

Total Distance

15 KM

Total Ascent

800 M

Total Descent

800 M

Duration Trial

5 hours

Physical Difficulty

B+

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