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Route PR-A 408 Casarabonela – Sierra Prieta and La Jácara Cave

Route description

This is really two routes in one. The first stage is common to both and then you reach the point where you can choose to go to see the cave of Jácara or instead continue to the top of the peak of Sierra Prieta.

You can see both on Google Earth using this link

First stage

You can park your car near the Casarabonela cemetry and take the path signposted to Cima de Sierra Prieta )PR-a 408). This takes you to the Recreation Area of LLanos de Cristóbal. The path continues up to the north-east and is signposted PR-A 408. This takes you to the point where you must choose either to follow the PR-A 408 to the peak or turn right to continue to the cave.

To the cave

If you turn right at this point (36.781785N, 4.860346W) you will follow a path down which then rises in a zigzag and you will eventually see signs on the rocks, leading to the cave. The detailed route with photos can be found on this link

To the peak of Sierra Prieta

If you continue along the path PR-A 408 the path is well signposted and you will eventually reach the peak, where the views are fantastic. There are some good photos on this link

Illustrated brochure in Spanish

Files to download

Technical data:

Sendero PR-A 408 Casarabonela - Sierra Prieta
Path: Linear
Length to the peak: 13.8 km return trip
Estimated time: 6h
Length to the cave: 6.9 km return trip
Estimated time: 3h
Difficulty: Medium
Map sheet: 1052-11 1052-12
UTM coordinates (ED1950 HUSO 30)
Start: X 335175 – Y 4072461
End: X X 332218 – Y 4071185
Shade is abundant in the first section, scarce in the highest area. Mists are frequent, if there are any, extreme caution must be exercised. No fire is allowed.
Do not go off the trails, we are in an area of high environmental protection and very delicate, throughout the area the Spanish fir and gall oak regenerate; if we go in silence we will have the possibility of seeing mountain goats that are abundant; Do not collect flora or disturb the fauna, do not hesitate to call the attention of those who are not respectful of the environment.

This document was last updated 28 February 2021

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