This hiking trail is recommended essentially because of the human footprint observable throughout the entire route through the upper basin of Arroyo Bodurria, and especially in the Cortijada de los Mellizos, now in ruins and observable from the trail, where an explanatory landmark has been placed.

It is a very attractive, easy, linear trail rich in nature, with plenty of shade and water. Undoubtedly,this is a beautiful valley to enjoy walking in at any time of year given the peculiarity of its climate, being surrounded by high peaks on all sides, it enjoys warm weather on cold winter days and cool weather on hot summer days.

The first part of the trail runs along a forest track between reforested pine trees, it is a very easy walk, and once we reach the Arroyo Bodurria the whole landscape changes.

The road becomes a path that runs parallel to the watercourse, until it leads us to old abandoned villages.

Traces of the recent past are present in the old orchards, the irrigation canals (acequias), the old farmhouses and above all in Los Mellizos, a central meeting place for residents. This village was one of the most important population centres in the Sierra de Baza. It had its own church and cemetery, celebrated its festivities in September, and organised its market twice a month. Since the sixties it has been completely uninhabited.

Some sections of the trail still retain the features of the old bridle paths, through which the neighbours passed between farmhouses and villages and used to access the distant towns located more than five hours away by heavy and slow walking.

If we add to this the rigorous climate, at more than 1,700 metres of altitude, which translates into cold winters and abundant snowfalls, we will understand the great efforts of its inhabitants to survive in these high mountain areas, where due to the short summer, livestock and a minimal subsistance of agriculture were the bases of sustenance.

On the way we can also enjoy the spectacular figure of an old chestnut tree and the shade of hundreds of year old poplars, black poplars, which are estimated to be about 300 years old. The adjective "black" comes from blackish ribs that form between cracks that mark its grayish bark. These are not to be confused with another species of poplar, the European aspen, which is much more common with smooth and whitish bark.

You can also start the hiking trail from the lane that runs from the road towards Charches.