View of the Sierra de Almijara – Cueva de Funes Reservoir loop from Poyos del Pescado

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View of the Sierra de Almijara – Cueva de Funes Reservoir loop from Poyos del Pescado

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View of the Sierra de Almijara – Cueva de Funes Reservoir loop from Poyos del Pescado

02:59

9.66km

350m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.89 km for 86 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.92 km

View of the Sierra de Almijara

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.58 km

Steep rocky path with handrails in Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park

Highlight • Trail

Be careful with the descent or the climb climbed before the stone trees letter

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2.71 km

Petrified Trees Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Spectacular geological formation. The erosion caused by the passage of water has left large grooves in the limestone rock.

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3.69 km

Cueva de Funes Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

It is worth taking a swimsuit with you!

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3.77 km

Cueva de Funes

Highlight • Cave

Stop at the cave of funes and spend a little while spotting the fabulous casa de funes cave and rest a bit as the climb has a while of conversation.

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9.66 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.75 km

1.31 km

531 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.51 km

3.63 km

531 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,080 m)

Lowest point (770 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

18°C

11°C

70 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

February 16, 2025,Wandeling

Sendero de Rio Verde - Embalse de la Cueva de Funes - waterfall, cave, viewpoint, beautiful with a very challenging kilometer.

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November 13, 2022,Otívar: Casacada de los Árboles Petrificados - Embalse de Funes - Cueva de Funes

This trail starts at KM 31 and follows the Rio Verde Trail down to the waterfall of the petrified trees (Cascada del los Árboles Petrificados). Instead of following the Rio Verde fruther down, we went to the lake "Embalse de la Cueva de Funes", further on to the cave "Cueva del Funes" and back up to the starting point.

August 22, 2023,Zum Rio Verde Wasserfall und Staubecken

Curvy driveway at 1080m altitude. Roadside parking lot. 3.5 km it goes downhill first on narrow stony T2 paths. If it's not exactly 34 degrees like today, it's advisable to wear long trousers because of the thorn bushes along the narrow path. Nice places with steps, but not a big challenge for those afraid of heights, if you can bear …

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