The start from Pampaneira
The start is realized from the information point of the Natural Space of Sierra Nevada, at the freedom square in Pampaneira. The way ascends softly between stepped crops on the hillside, splashed by fruit trees and other typical trees as the chestnut-tree or the mulberry. This cultural landscape spreads over both hillsides of the cliff, and between the sides of the river Poqueira and is also the legacy of the Moorish settlers who colonized the slope of Sierra Nevada. From the beginning of the tour the effect of the human action is observed in the hillsides. The natural vegetation was replaced with crops. To make this agriculture of mountain productive they designed a complex irrigation canal. This canal has a great cultural value, not only in agriculture, but for its repercussion in the landscape and the ecosystem.
WAYPOINT 1 > BUBIÓN HONDO NEIGHBOURHOOD
After approximately 45 minutes we arrive at Bubión Hondo neighbourhood. We have to cross the village by its low part, passing through the church, on the way to the sports centre, to take the way that goes to Capileira, parallel to the road. The way passes next to a few rehabilitated cottages. The abundance of cherry, apple, pear and peach trees captures the attention.
WAYPOINT 2 > CAPILEIRA
After two kilometers of ascent we arrive to Capileira, which is the most illuminated town of the Barranco de Poqueira. We will cross Capileira under its “tinaos” and narrow streets to descend to the river and continue the route.
Tras unos dos kilómetros de subida se llega a Capileira, la población más luminosa del Barranco, no en vano es la que más horas de sol recibe. El viajero cruzará Capileira bajo sus ‘tinaos’ y estrechas calles para bajar al río y continuar el itinerario.
WAYPOINT 3 > ERAS DE ALDEIRE
It is worthwhile coming to this natural viewpoint placed in the threshing floors to have one of the best panoramic views. We take again the way that goes out of the lowest houses towards Chiscar's Bridge.
WAYPOINT 4 > PUENTE DE CHISCAR
Once in the other gradient of the cliff, we start the way back, but now in southern direction. The return is a pleasant path among traditional country houses.
WAYPOINT 5 > BARRANCO DE HAZA REDONDA
After crossing the Haza Redonda Cliff between chesnuts and vegetation typical of this wet and fresh climate. Before arriving at the Roses Cliff, the way starts to go up softly untill crossing the cliff in the middle of the Rascaviejas forest.
WAYPOINT 6 > MIRADOR
Then we have a breathtaking perspective of the Barranco de Poqueira's and its white houses with grey roofs. If we look back we can appreciate the beautiful Poqueira river's basin with The Mulhacen as the background.
WAYPOINT 7 > PUENTE DE LA HIGUERILLA O DEL MOLINO
From this point, after going down between a little forest , we have to cross the river through the Higuerilla’s bridge. Then we can choose between going back to Bubion or ascend again to the watchtower and continue to Pampaneira.
WAYPOINT 8 > MOLINO DE PLÁCIDO
After continuing through the watchtower path in the way to the river we will cross the path that ascends to Pampaneira passing next to one of the hidraulic infrastructures called El Molino de Placido. Continuing the way we arrive at the lowest houses of Pampaneira where our route ends.
