Fig Tree Walk
Good leg stretcher on mainly forestry tracks with splendid views of Alfaro to the north and Cordilleras to the south. Interesting ruins.
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The grade of this walk is MS/A, which means
MS – Moderately Strenuous: Up to 600 metres ascent and/or no more than 15 km in length with some rough going taken at a reasonable pace.
A – All on good tracks
Nearest town | Benichembla |
Directions to start |
Drive from Benigembla towards Castell de Castells on the CV720 to first bridge (km 4.5), cross bridge and park on other side on tarmac parking area (LHS). |
Start point (Lat/Long) | 38.750619, -0.157928 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab) |
Length (km) | 11.40 |
Ascent (metres) | 580 |
Walking time (hours) | 3.25 |
Total time (hours) | 4.50 |
Recommendations or Restrictions |
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Fantastic walk with super views. Sadly, the track up to the Fig Tree now has a fair amount of concrete (to prevent erosion) and the path up from there can get a bit scratchy so that makes the going a little less pleasant