Las Eras trail in the Serranía de Ronda no longer fully accessible

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The path was the only one authorised to cross this enclave located between Júzcar and Cartajima. Hiking Las Eras trail in the Serranía de Ronda no longer fully accessible

Approved in 2014, the route through Los Riscos can no longer be completed after a landowner withdrew access to private land

Javier Almellones

Málaga

Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 13:35 | Updated 17:48h.

The Las Eras trail can no longer be completed in its entirety after a farmowner has withdrawn permission to cross their land.

The route, also known as Los Riscos, is one of most unique trails in the Serranía de Ronda, known for its limestone rocks shaped by erosion, often compared to the Torcal de Antequera.

First approved in 2014 by the Andalusian federation of mountain sports, climbing and hiking alongside the Júzcar town council, for many years, it has been the main route to enter the karst complex of Los Riscos between the municipalities of Júzcar and Cartajima.

The current situation means that hikers are unable to complete the circular trail as it was originally intended, the local tourist office has even suggested that the path should not be taken at all.

The access to the route, that can no longer be completed due to a landowner withdrawing permission..

The change follows a decision by the owner of a livestock farm along the route who has revoked permission for people to cross the property.

While the future remains uncertain, Júzcar town hall intends to work with the Andalusian federation to find a possible alternative that would allow visitors to see the natural enclave without crossing private land.

Maintenance issues

Rafael Flores, manager of tourism company RF Natura, said, “Since it was approved, the path hasn’t been maintained and the signposting has never been updated.”

Flores explained, “ One alternative would be to make it a straight route so that walkers must turn around, therefore avoiding the property.”

Last January, Alejandro Pulido, manager of Al-Ándalus Ecoturismo, planned a trip to the area. Before doing so, he received warnings online that the path was closed.

Pulido explained, "I was able to complete a good portion of the route without any problems until I reached El Águila and El Camello, two of the most well-known rocks of Los Riscos.”

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