SIDEWALK OF THE STAR: A LA LUZ DE LA PRIMAVERA
Taking this light
spring, just dawn, we had slipped through the window, we decided, Nieves and I leave Saturday for going "in order to have Sunday as an excuse and rest. So, after second thoughts, because time was not clear beyond the high peaks of Sierra Nevada, we decided to realize it, that of the Vereda de la Estrella, lengthening or shortening depending on how encontrásemos us.
Once again we headed by car towards the town of Granada Sierra Güejar (1,084 m.). From here we gunpoint into the Barranco de San Juan (1,180 m.) with great caution to see vehicles coming from the front and to find one of the few existing extensions to depart, when we come to clear this narrow approach adapted and concreted and the esplanade leading to the old tram terminus of the exact point of the confluence of the rivers San Juan and Genil, a place where we parked the car near the picnic there exists, on the right bank of the Genil.
began the march for Vereda de la Estrella after crossing the wooden bridge as we see and feel the waters roar, bearing the famous, centuries-old chestnut popularly revered as " El Abuelo" , which we have dedicated for the onset of walking thirty minutes of time.
continue along the Star Trail until you reach the diversion Vadillo (1,410 m) after an hour's walk from the outset and which footpath, which starts on our left, leads steeply down the shelter of the same name ( inconsiderable fishing village and in very poor condition), located on the banks Genil River left and crossed comfortably by Burro Bridge. We now continue with a strong rise in the costs of the Inmates (1,342 m.), so named because here the prisoners had to work in the mines of Vacares.
Taking this light
spring, just dawn, we had slipped through the window, we decided, Nieves and I leave Saturday for going "in order to have Sunday as an excuse and rest. So, after second thoughts, because time was not clear beyond the high peaks of Sierra Nevada, we decided to realize it, that of the Vereda de la Estrella, lengthening or shortening depending on how encontrásemos us.
Once again we headed by car towards the town of Granada Sierra Güejar (1,084 m.). From here we gunpoint into the Barranco de San Juan (1,180 m.) with great caution to see vehicles coming from the front and to find one of the few existing extensions to depart, when we come to clear this narrow approach adapted and concreted and the esplanade leading to the old tram terminus of the exact point of the confluence of the rivers San Juan and Genil, a place where we parked the car near the picnic there exists, on the right bank of the Genil.
began the march for Vereda de la Estrella after crossing the wooden bridge as we see and feel the waters roar, bearing the famous, centuries-old chestnut popularly revered as " El Abuelo" , which we have dedicated for the onset of walking thirty minutes of time.
continue along the Star Trail until you reach the diversion Vadillo (1,410 m) after an hour's walk from the outset and which footpath, which starts on our left, leads steeply down the shelter of the same name ( inconsiderable fishing village and in very poor condition), located on the banks Genil River left and crossed comfortably by Burro Bridge. We now continue with a strong rise in the costs of the Inmates (1,342 m.), so named because here the prisoners had to work in the mines of Vacares.
The sidewalk, perfectly displayed at all times since its continuous flow, first rises from a line of cypress trees on either side of the road (to be gaining confidence to go with what we expected ...) to enter into a fresh pine forest after marking us step after a continuous weaving. Although sometimes we go out to meet us smaller ones can be confusing, we should never lose the primary because is always wider and worn, and that when we "see the sky", after two hours and fifteen minutes from the start of the march, after a feint of heart (I mean the view), the finger to the gnome who sold us the crosses and a few yards without trees, lifts us up Calvary Forest Refuge (1,870 m), popularly called the Cockroach by the shape of your roof black and elongated that agree, because it is completely fenced, climbing a metal ladder placed species to prevent the passage of livestock. Leaving do by a gate, installed at the opposite end, and we should not also be left open to prevent access to animals loose around here. In this place you can visit the remains of the hut Papers Cortijo Quemado or remaining, bringing a little more, and to our left as we take the direction of travel.
The view from the esplanade that is directly opposite the main door of the shelter of the cockroach, which is located at the top of the Andalusian of Lily is awesome, one of the best viewpoints in Sierra Nevada where we can see the front the descent of the river Guarnón to the summit of Veleta and the Cerro de los Machos (left) and all the Loma de la Morra and Cortijo del Stove (right). But unfortunately Today, the time with high clouds and sticky, we have not joined in this cause, and let us see just barely and some remnants of its charms. But since there is an ill wind that blows no good, however the cloud has prevented the "Lorenzo" he left his mark. And what we would be angry if we walked at home and our wide ...
After closing the gate, continue on the path towards SE, always with the view of Mulhacén front. The trail moves along, halfway up the slope, the Hill of Calvary to reach the shelter of Aceral (1,810 m.). From here we see the Aceral Gorge, with its beautiful slide. After crossing the stream we expect another "pretty" up. Be not afraid because it is very short. Just a matter of minutes, compared with that of the Prisoners, luckily for the legs of course, and runs between a small forest of white pine reforestation. Trowel after a while, we go through between some cuts to overcome in a zig-zag and where we have a considerable height in order to contemplate the wonderful landscape we have before our eyes, the high peaks of the headwaters of the Genil. From left to right, Vacares River Basin, Summit and the Citadel Mall, River Valdecasillas, shelves of the Fly and Mulhacén hill Casillas and Bowling Game, river Valdeinfiernos, Vasar of the Laguna Larga and Depth Boiler and on the right, Crestones Rio Seco and before us the Loma boat; being this, the area over the stroke and since we see it also as a long snake, Vereda de la Estrella down there . Soon we reached a junction of paths: the left hand in a sharp ascent to the Meadows Vacares and Depth; we take it down to our right and, as in free fall, leaves us in confluence of the rivers and Valdecasillas Valdeinfierno , forming the river Real (1,680 m.).
Once through it with some difficulty as a result of its abundant wealth (we we have to remove the boots, echárnoslas Kung-Fu style, roll up the trousers to the English, and by the left, we find again the Vereda de la Estrella (1,690 m.) Here we make the obligatory stop for refreshment, after three hours of operation since the start of the walk.
The view from the esplanade that is directly opposite the main door of the shelter of the cockroach, which is located at the top of the Andalusian of Lily is awesome, one of the best viewpoints in Sierra Nevada where we can see the front the descent of the river Guarnón to the summit of Veleta and the Cerro de los Machos (left) and all the Loma de la Morra and Cortijo del Stove (right). But unfortunately Today, the time with high clouds and sticky, we have not joined in this cause, and let us see just barely and some remnants of its charms. But since there is an ill wind that blows no good, however the cloud has prevented the "Lorenzo" he left his mark. And what we would be angry if we walked at home and our wide ...
After closing the gate, continue on the path towards SE, always with the view of Mulhacén front. The trail moves along, halfway up the slope, the Hill of Calvary to reach the shelter of Aceral (1,810 m.). From here we see the Aceral Gorge, with its beautiful slide. After crossing the stream we expect another "pretty" up. Be not afraid because it is very short. Just a matter of minutes, compared with that of the Prisoners, luckily for the legs of course, and runs between a small forest of white pine reforestation. Trowel after a while, we go through between some cuts to overcome in a zig-zag and where we have a considerable height in order to contemplate the wonderful landscape we have before our eyes, the high peaks of the headwaters of the Genil. From left to right, Vacares River Basin, Summit and the Citadel Mall, River Valdecasillas, shelves of the Fly and Mulhacén hill Casillas and Bowling Game, river Valdeinfiernos, Vasar of the Laguna Larga and Depth Boiler and on the right, Crestones Rio Seco and before us the Loma boat; being this, the area over the stroke and since we see it also as a long snake, Vereda de la Estrella down there . Soon we reached a junction of paths: the left hand in a sharp ascent to the Meadows Vacares and Depth; we take it down to our right and, as in free fall, leaves us in confluence of the rivers and Valdecasillas Valdeinfierno , forming the river Real (1,680 m.).
Once through it with some difficulty as a result of its abundant wealth (we we have to remove the boots, echárnoslas Kung-Fu style, roll up the trousers to the English, and by the left, we find again the Vereda de la Estrella (1,690 m.) Here we make the obligatory stop for refreshment, after three hours of operation since the start of the walk.
But before putting the endless path, we decided to make one last visit and to go to Secret Cave (1,760 m). A natural hut, under a huge rock, once a refuge for shepherds, hikers, snow collectors, and now mountaineers. Its name comes from what is hidden, with the landscape. And even if the truth be told, we stood next to the one found first, and gave as such which is located a few meters from the left bank of the river Valdeinfiernos, about fifteen minutes of the Board of Rivers (the real, was apparently a little above it, on the adjacent scree). But yes, good eye and chameleon, we note that no human garbage can.
And here, turning our steps, we take the Vereda de la Estrella and back. Path that must take it with philosophy and good lyrics. Entertainment, meanwhile, to admire the landscape, remnants of the old mines of Justice Doña Berta and the river that crosses Guarnón also traces of mines Star and Tester, his grove that protects us, flora infused with chestnut trees, oaks, maples, oaks , oak, ash, rascaviejas, etc., their continued frills and the murmur of the river Genil that accompanies us throughout its descent, the view of the high peaks of Sierra Nevada, and we leave behind us, to attach to our memory that will last us as an echo out of time, for the entire week.
Finally, after seven hours of hard running, we conclude again in the Barranco de San Juan , where he had left parked the car and we now know as chair of the house. *
-Route: Granada - Sierra Güejar - Barranco de San Juan (by car) - Star Trail - "El Abuelo" - Crossing Vadillo - Refugio del Vadillo - Puente del Burro - Costs of Inmates - Refugio de la Cucaracha - Barranco del Aceral - Crossing Real, near the junction of the rivers and Valdeinfiernos Valdecasillas - Secret Cave - Star Trail - Barranco de San Juan * Güejar Sierra-Granada (by car)
-Number of participants: 2
-Difficulty: Medium
-Duration: 7 hours
-Water, in the ravines San Juan and El Aceral, the 2 rivers and the Rio Real and Guarnón, besides several streams and frills.
-Difficulty: Medium
-Duration: 7 hours
-Water, in the ravines San Juan and El Aceral, the 2 rivers and the Rio Real and Guarnón, besides several streams and frills.
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