Estrechos de Chillapájaros
8 km gorge loop from Montanejos along the Mijares narrows, with cliff viewpoints, swifts and the Cueva Negra.
The Estrechos de Chillapájaros is the signature gorge walk of Montanejos: an 8 km loop from the village along the narrows of the Mijares. The trail threads cliff viewpoints above the riverbed, with swifts wheeling overhead and the Cueva Negra as a landmark on the way.
The loop
The route is circular and graded as moderate, taking a full morning at walking pace. The OSM info board at the narrows sits about 1.7 km from the village and marks the character of the walk: river-cut walls, lookout points and a path that asks for attention rather than speed.
Tips for your visit
Riverside bathing near Los Baños is possible but unverified inside the narrows, so do not plan the day around a swim. Carry water and wear footwear with grip, and start in the village where the trail begins. You need a car to reach Montanejos. The gorge pairs well with the nearby Salto de la Novia walk for a two-day stay.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Estrechos walk?
An 8 km circular gorge walk from Montanejos village along the Mijares narrows, with cliff viewpoints, swifts and the Cueva Negra.
How long and how hard?
Circular and moderate, a full morning at walking pace. The info board at the narrows sits 1.7 km from the village.
Can you swim in the narrows?
Riverside bathing near Los Baños is possible but unverified inside the narrows, so do not plan around a swim. You need a car.
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