Refugio de Juanar by Ojen/Malaga Province
For our picnic spot we have chosen a large rock near the Mirador. But you will find some stone benches at the viewpoint or on the way some wooden tables with benches.
Picnic under Chestnut trees near Refugio de Juanar, 2007
Cruz de Juanar 09-11-2008, Ojen
is a popular nature spot for the whole family. Especially in the autumn because wild growing chestnut trees are found here and you can pick the eatable chestnuts.
You find the turnoff to Juanar just 5 minutes after the village of Ojen when coming from Marbella.
Refugio de Juanar is a hunting lodge and a small hotel and restaurant. Here you park your car and follow the forest road up to the Viewpoint (Mirador), it is a leisurely hike. For more experienced hikers, you can find other opportunities like Cruz de Juanar and the summit of La Concha (1215 m).
Viewpoint, Mirador by Refugio de Juanar, Ojen 2007
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| A bronze statue of Cabra de Montes |
At the Mirador you will have fantastic panoramic views towards the coast and Marbella. At the viewpoint you find a bronze statue of the mountain goat (Cabra de Montes) which is a symbol for the Sierra Blanca Nature area.
For our picnic spot we have chosen a large rock near the Mirador. But you will find some stone benches at the viewpoint or on the way some wooden tables with benches.
Birdseye view of the town of Marbella
Picnic under Chestnut trees near Refugio de Juanar, 2007
Cruz de Juanar 09-11-2008, Ojen
Just after the olive grove you find the path leading towards Cruz de Juanar. The hike is medium/hard and it takes you up to the summit of 1182 meters.
The distance to the summit from Refugio de Juanar is approx. 4 km.
This view shows you the forest road you came along.
The route to the Mirador
The route to Cruz de Juanar
How to get to Refugio de Juanar
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