PUERTO DE LAS PERPILLAS PATH: Nature and history in the Sierra de Grazalema
Technical file
📍 Location: grazalema (Cadiz)
📏 Distance: 4,3 km
⏳ Duration: 2 hours
📈 Difficulty: Media
🚶♂️ Touring type: Lineal
🌿 Around: Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, LIC, Zepa, Biosphere Reserve
🚩 Signaling: Yeah
✅ Permissions: There's no need
🔝 Maximum altitude: 1.255 m
🔻 Minimum altitude: 912 m
A tour between mountains and ancient snow wells
He Port of the Port of Clips offers a walk through some of the most impressive landscapes of the Sierra de Grazalema.
The road begins in the Port of Boyar And it rises gently until the Port of the Clip, where is a snow pit, a historical construction used to store ice before the invention of refrigerators.
Along the tour, It is possible to enjoy incredible panoramic Sierra del Pinar and the Sierra del Endrinal, as well as rock formations that define the mountain landscape of the area.
Key tour points:
🏔 Port of Boyar - Start point with one of the best views of the Sierra de Grazalema.
🧊 Snow well of the port of the on shocks - old structure used to keep the ice.
🏞 Llanos del Endrinal - A wide and open area with spectacular views of the Sierra.
🪨 Cerro del Simancón - It is left aside on the road to Grazalema.
🗿 Big Peñón - Impressive rock formation that marks the entrance to the town.
📍 Final in Grazalema – The trail ends at the campsite Roller Pit, at the gates of the town.
Flora and fauna of the path
This trail passes through an environment of great ecological value, where you can observe emblematic species of the Sierra de Grazalema.
🐦 Outstanding birds:
✔ Lybered vulture – Present in the skies of the mountains.
✔ Royal – Frequently sighted on cliffs.
✔ Peregrine – One of the fastest predators in the world.
🐐 Mammals and reptiles:
✔ Montesa goat – Very common in the rocky areas of the route.
✔ Zorro – It can be seen in some lower areas of the route.
✔ Ocolized lizard – Frequent inhabitant of sunny rocky areas.
🌿 Characteristic vegetation:
✔ Holm oaks and complaints – Predominant trees in the area.
✔ Sabinas and juniper – Present in higher altitude areas.
✔ mountain scrub – With species adapted to the limestone soils of the mountains.
Tips to enjoy the path
✔ Adequate footwear: It is advisable to carry mountain boots, since the land can be stony and with slopes.
✔ Sun protection: Usa sunglasses, sun and cap, especially in summer.
✔ Adequate clothing: He wears breathable clothes and window in the cold months, since the altitude makes the temperature lower.
✔ Agua y snacks: There are no sources on the route, So it is important to carry enough water and some food.
✔ Respect fauna and flora: Do not leave garbage and avoid annoying wild animals.
Best time to make the route
📆 Spring and autumn - They are the ideal stations, With soft temperatures and landscapes at its maximum splendor.
🌞 Summer - You can heat, But altitude mitigates temperatures a bit. It is recommended Early route.
❄️ Winter - Sometimes, There may be snow or fog in the high parts of the route, which makes the route even more spectacular.
Opinions of hikers on the port of the onlines
⭐ “Short route but with incredible views. The snow well is a very curious historical site.” – 5/5
⭐ “One of the most beautiful paths to get to Grazalema. Perfect for a hiking morning.” – 5/5
⭐ “Easy to do, But with a touch of adventure. Recommended in spring when the mountain range is greener.” – 4.5/5
Do you dare to travel the path of the port of the on shoes?
If you are looking for a Path on the Sierra de Grazalema con spectacular landscapes, History and biodiversity, he Port of the Clip It is a route that you cannot miss. 🌿🏔
📍 Save this route and prepare for an unforgettable walk in nature. 🚶♂️✨
Route price
In Genatur we can offer you the realization of this route with a guide that will help you know the secrets and curiosities of the same. You have several options.
Groups 15-19 personas
PRecio: Adults: 12 €, Children 5 €.
It is also possible to hire other extras as setting, food, transport…
Groups 20-49 personas
PRecio: 220 €
It is also possible to hire other extras as setting, food, transport…
Groups + of 49 personas
PRecio: Consult €
It is also possible to hire other extras as setting, food, transport…