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SIGNPOSTED TRAIL

LA LUCA

 
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A trip to Carcabuey, the heart of the Sierras Subbéticas. 

This is a circular trail that starts and returns to the town of Carcabuey, going all the way around one of the mountainous landmarks of the town, La Luca. On its way to Puerto Escaño, the trail passes through one of the internationally important geological sites of interest, the "Ammonitico rosso" facies, where the Jurassic-Cretaceous Stratolimithic boundary can be glimpsed. This is one of the best places in the world to clearly see the contact of materials between both geological periods. 

The ascent path offers magnificent views of the entire massif of the Sierra Horconera, the Sierra de los Pollos and the Sierra de Gallinera. When we reach Puerto Escaño we will look out over the northern slope of the Luca, allowing us to see the Lobatejo Peak and beginning a descent that will take us past the recreational area for public use El Castillejo. 

El Castillejo combines the natural value of a spring of water that feeds the irrigation channel from which the market gardens of Carcabuey are irrigated, together with the cultural, historical and heritage value of being a cattle resting place located on an old cattle track that takes advantage of this water and the shadows of its old poplars.



DATA SHEET
  • trace
    Tracing Circular
  • distance
    One way distance (meters) 7.800
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    Duration 2 horas 45 minutos


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HOW TO GET

Desde Málaga coger la A-45 en dirección Córdoba. Desde Córdoba coger la A-45 en dirección Málaga. Desde Sevilla y Granada tomar la A-92 hasta llegar al enlace con la A-45 y seguir dirección Córdoba. Desde todas direcciones tomaremos la salida 56 dirección A-318 Lucena (Norte). Posteriormente seguiremos por la A-318 dirección Cabra, hasta coger la salida 47 dirección Carcabuey, siguiendo por esta carretera hasta desviarnos por la CO-7209 hacia Carcabuey, desviándonos en la C/ San Marcos donde al final de la misma comienza el sendero.


GOOD PRACTICES
Go to our visitor centres, information points and ecomuseums to get the most out of your visit.

Go to our visitor centres, information points and ecomuseums to get the most out of your visit.

Do not disturb or feed the animals. You would negatively alter their behavior.

Do not disturb or feed the animals. You would negatively alter their behavior.

Check the weather forecast before starting your activity.

Check the weather forecast before starting your activity.

Bring water, sun protection, suitable clothing and footwear.

Bring water, sun protection, suitable clothing and footwear.

Bring a mobile phone with enough battery in case of emergency (112), but remember that there is not always coverage.

Bring a mobile phone with enough battery in case of emergency (112), but remember that there is not always coverage.

For your safety and that of the environment, do not go off the signposted trail or take shortcuts.

For your safety and that of the environment, do not go off the signposted trail or take shortcuts.

Extreme caution in adverse conditions and in the occasional presence of animals or motor vehicles.

Extreme caution in adverse conditions and in the occasional presence of animals or motor vehicles.

Follow the recommendations and comply with the regulations at all times

Follow the recommendations and comply with the regulations at all times

Respect the facilities put at your disposal. We all pay for its maintenance.

Respect the facilities put at your disposal. We all pay for its maintenance.

Help prevent fires. Do not throw cigarettes or any other object that produces combustion.

Help prevent fires. Do not throw cigarettes or any other object that produces combustion.

Trash doesn't come back alone. Take it with you to the nearest container. Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Trash doesn't come back alone. Take it with you to the nearest container. Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Avoid going out alone. If you do, communicate the route and time of return to other people.

Avoid going out alone. If you do, communicate the route and time of return to other people.

Noise is another form of pollution. In silence you will enjoy your experience more.

Noise is another form of pollution. In silence you will enjoy your experience more.

Live respectfully with the locals and other users. Respect private property.

Live respectfully with the locals and other users. Respect private property.

Facilitate use for people with special needs.

Facilitate use for people with special needs.

By consuming local products and counting on local companies, you will contribute to rural development.

By consuming local products and counting on local companies, you will contribute to rural development.

Practice responsible tourism and committed to the environment. Be a true ecotourist!

Practice responsible tourism and committed to the environment. Be a true ecotourist!

Never leave your pet in the wild. It would endanger the flora and fauna of the place.

Never leave your pet in the wild. It would endanger the flora and fauna of the place.

Get around in a sustainable way: public transport, bicycle, on foot, electric or shared vehicle ... Park in the designated places

Get around in a sustainable way: public transport, bicycle, on foot, electric or shared vehicle ... Park in the designated places

Do not leave a trace of your passage through nature. The best memory you can take with you is your own photograph.

Do not leave a trace of your passage through nature. The best memory you can take with you is your own photograph.

Your safety is our concern, but it is your responsibility.

Your safety is our concern, but it is your responsibility.

The conservation of natural spaces is also in your hands. Thank you for your collaboration!

The conservation of natural spaces is also in your hands. Thank you for your collaboration!

Find out in advance about the possible existence of hunting activity.

Find out in advance about the possible existence of hunting activity and remember that all public use facilities are declared safety zones.

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  • Tuesday, 16 July 2024
    34°C
    • WIND SPEED 0km/h
    • PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 75%
    • CHANCE OF RAIN 0%
  • Wednesday
    Despejado
    35° max.
    20° min.
    • WIND SPEED 10km/h
    • PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 55%
    • CHANCE OF RAIN 0%
  • Thursday
    Poco nuboso
    39° max.
    21° min.
    • WIND SPEED 5km/h
    • PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 60%
    • CHANCE OF RAIN 5%
  • Friday
    Poco nuboso
    40° max.
    23° min.
    • WIND SPEED 10km/h
    • PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 65%
    • CHANCE OF RAIN 0%
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