Lower Barranco de Luna – Barranco de la Luna Gorge loop from El Valle

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Comarca del Valle de Lecrín

El Valle

Lower Barranco de Luna – Barranco de la Luna Gorge loop from El Valle

Easy

4.8

(16)

156

hikers

Lower Barranco de Luna – Barranco de la Luna Gorge loop from El Valle

01:43

5.84km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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862 m

Saleres

Highlight • Settlement

Saleres forms part, together with Melegís and Restábal, of the municipality of El Valle. This group does not reach the 1000 inhabitants. Located in the Lecrín valley, they are mainly dedicated to the cultivation of citrus fruits.

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1.05 km

Barranco Luna Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

1.35 km

Narrow Canyon Section

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Gets deep in places, never really higher than knee height though. This is about the deepest I think

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1.49 km

Lower Barranco de Luna

Highlight • Gorge

This whole route is incredible. There are a lot of slippy rocks but I was wearing vans which probably aren't great for it. But as long as you are careful it's not too hard

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1.49 km

Narrow Canyon with Stream

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3.29 km

Barranco de la Luna Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

not to be underestimated, there are wet feet and a lot to climb.

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5.84 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.41 km

1.76 km

1.67 km

Surfaces

4.05 km

1.76 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

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Comments

September 26, 2022,Saleres: Barranco de la Luna (SL-A 286, SL-A 287)

This hike is suitable for the summer because your feet are guaranteed to get wet.
The entrance is easy to find. From the parking lot (with a hiking sign) it's a few meters up the road. After a short time you will see a sign pointing to the beginning of the Barranco de la Luna. The entire route is well …

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