Hiking Through the Hidden History of Sierra Nevada
Walk the Old Tramway Route from Granada
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52 €
(No hidden fees – all taxes included)
✔ Small group experience
✔ Free cancellation
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Walk Through the Hidden History of Sierra Nevada
✔ Historic tramway route
✔ Tunnels carved into the rock
✔ Hanging bridges & mountain views
Follow the path of the old tramway that once connected Granada to Sierra Nevada —
Spain’s first high-mountain railway.
Walk through tunnels carved into the rock and cross suspended bridges, reliving a route that once carried travellers into the mountains decades ago.
Surrounded by nature, this experience blends history, landscape, and silence — offering a deeper way to discover Granada.
Walk through tunnels carved into the rock and cross suspended bridges, reliving a route that once carried travellers into the mountains decades ago.
Surrounded by nature, this experience blends history, landscape, and silence — offering a deeper way to discover Granada.
Not just a walk — a journey through time.
Activity:
Hiking
Distance:
8 km
Duration:
~4 hours (including transport)
Route type:
Out & back (linear)
Elevation gain:
280 m
Environment:
60% shaded • riverside sections
Trail:
Wide paths & tracks
Terrain:
Compact dirt & gravel
Difficulty:
Easy
What’s included
✔️ Return transport from Granada to Monachil (8-seat van, complimentary).
✔️ Bottle of water and a cereal bar.
✔️ Hiking poles.
✔️ Public liability insurance.
✔️ Accident insurance.
✔️ Bottle of water and a cereal bar.
✔️ Hiking poles.
✔️ Public liability insurance.
✔️ Accident insurance.
What to bring
🎒 A small backpack (you’ll need your hands free).
🕶️ Sunglasses, sunscreen and lip protection.
🥤 Enough drinking water.
🍫 Light snack or energy bar.
🐝 Personal medication (if you have allergies).
💨 Inhaler if you have respiratory conditions.
👕 Comfortable sportswear suitable for walking.
👟 Comfortable walking or sports shoes.
🕶️ Sunglasses, sunscreen and lip protection.
🥤 Enough drinking water.
🍫 Light snack or energy bar.
🐝 Personal medication (if you have allergies).
💨 Inhaler if you have respiratory conditions.
👕 Comfortable sportswear suitable for walking.
👟 Comfortable walking or sports shoes.
What You’ll Experience on This Journey
This route follows the historic path of the old tramway that once connected Granada with Sierra Nevada —
Spain’s first high-mountain railway.Along the way, you’ll walk through tunnels carved into the rock and cross suspended bridges, retracing a route that decades ago carried travellers into the mountains.
Surrounded by nature, the experience blends history and landscape in a quiet, immersive way. The sound of flowing water, fresh mountain air, and the feeling of walking a historic trail make this journey both grounding and memorable.
Each season brings a different atmosphere:
🌸 Spring fills the valley with colour and flowing water.
☀️ Summer offers shade and a refreshing riverside breeze.
🍂 Autumn transforms the landscape with warm tones.
❄️ Winter brings silence and a more contemplative mood.
This is an accessible and enriching experience — not just a hike, but a different way to connect with Granada and its natural surroundings.
Experience Granada differently. Experience Attraversiamo.
The mountain offers many ways to travel. Pick the one that feels like yours.
Our Location
The meeting point will be Cafeteria Casa Valentyna, located in the plaza.
Please note that we don’t have an office there — we’ll meet directly at the café.
The cafeteria opens at 7:00 AM, so you’re welcome to enjoy a coffee or breakfast before the tour.
If you prefer, you can also wait in the center of the square, near the fountain.
Please note that we don’t have an office there — we’ll meet directly at the café.
The cafeteria opens at 7:00 AM, so you’re welcome to enjoy a coffee or breakfast before the tour.
If you prefer, you can also wait in the center of the square, near the fountain.
Parking Information
If you're arriving by car, please note that parking in Granada’s city center is regulated and time-limited.
We recommend using nearby public parking lots for greater convenience.