El Gollizno Route — Attraction in Moclín

We hiked the route counter clockwise. Really enjoyed this hike, which offers quite the variety in environment. Four stars, as we had a very nice time!

In general, the paths are well kept, but some tracks are a bit more off road. Therefor I would advise to wear steady shoes with profile for the steep bits. Also, make sure you bring enough food and water for a 2-2,5 hour walk (we took two 15-minute breaks) during which you will climb and descend. There are quite a lot of picknick tables and benches along the way where you can rest. I would recommend wearing DEET as well. There are no toilets on the route. The ones at the recreational site of Olivares have been destroyed.

We were not too impressed by the road signs, which seemed to be placed at quite obvious locations, but appeared to be missing at some less-clear intersections. A few tips for the route (mind you, counter clockwise): When you reach the restaurant by the river, do not go down, but follow the road with the sign that says "No entry for motorised vehicles except guests". After the high bridge, follow the road with the rope railing. This is especially tricky on the intersection with the concrete path that you are on at first. This path will wind upwards, but you want to keep left there. When you reach the sign pointing to the archeological site (Tózar), do not turn right but left. The sign bears marks that indicate this as well. This way, you will reach the bridge over the rift and a path...

Wow! What a hike. On recommendation from our accommodation host to do the route in reverse/clockwise (as he feels it is prettier that way), we set off at midday yesterday, Sunday 09/02/25. Starting in Moclín near the Ermita de San Antón we found it quite tricky (walking through the forest and beyond) - a bit slippery and very rugged - walking the initial 1-2kms. However it was absolutely gorgeous with such varied terrain and stunning scenery. Going at this time of year the temperature was great for walking and we had the stunning Sierra Nevada bathed in snow as our backdrop for most of the circular route. The only negative was the horrendous amount of dog mess on the part down from Moclín to the suspension bridge. Several people had dogs off leads so wouldn't know if their dog had done a poo. It was disgusting. Other than that, everyone was so friendly, passing and always saying hello. We loved the suspension bridge and arriving in Olivares as a mid point. It was a great option for a lunch stop before the hour's climb up to Moclín. It took us two and a half hours of walking/hiking time. We are used to doing hikes a few times a year, and walks very often - so are fairly fit and used to it.

If anyone wants to do this but is nervous or unable to do the climb, I would recommend doing it from Olivares and doing the 2km to the suspension bridge and then coming back...

Well some of the post on general are a little confusing. We started in the middle of Moclin near the castle walked down hill first for the majority of the journey, over the rope/wooden bridge. This part was a bit slippery due to gravel on the track even in sunshine. Then just as you get to the next village you head back up to Moclin which is about 2km and very steep. I assume the people who say they do the uphill first .must start in the other village. The whole circular walk of around 12km , without any real stops has taken us 3 hrs 15 mins , we might be a little older than so.e but you could not do it all in 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours, must be...