The best spring hiking routes of Spain

Ah, the spring! As much as winter is the ideal season to dust off our snowshoes, crampons and put on our warmer jacket, with the arrival of this new season life around us is reborn. Why not then lighten our clothes and go out to enjoy nature?

To enjoy the new season in full, from Walkaholic we recommend you 10 wonderful places for hiking in Spain that will leave you unforgettable memories of this spring. Enjoy them! Continue reading The best spring hiking routes of Spain

13 presents to give to a father who loves hiking and mountains

If you are looking for something to give to your father or partner, choosing something related to his hobbies is the best thing you can do. And if he is one of those who like hiking and mountains, then we can help you choose a super gift.

Normally, this would not be such a simple task, since these are very specialized activities, so is most likely that “the adventurous father”  already has the essential equipment  for hiking, which is usually made of high durable materials. Continue reading 13 presents to give to a father who loves hiking and mountains

Top of hiking trails in the Spanish Pyrenees

The Pyrenees, a mountain mass that runs through the territories of Andorra, France and Spain, has historically been a challenge for hikers. This natural border between Spain and France covers a range of 425 km in length and 80 km in width, where there are plenty of spectacular places for hiking, due to its combination of mountains, high peaks, volcanoes, rivers and glaciers.

From Walkaholic we bring you 9 of its most beautiful and demanding routes, which are all hikers delight. The information needed to plan and visit those trails is included in our application, so be prepared to conquer the Pyrenees this winter! Continue reading Top of hiking trails in the Spanish Pyrenees

Types, modalities and signs in hiking

If you are a hiking fan, nothing more logical than get to know a little about the theory of this activity, so you can be sure to enjoy your adventure better. That’s why from Walkaholic we wanted to dedicate some time to review with you some technical questions about the trails that you can enjoy any time of the year.

These questions have a very practical application, since knowing the trial types, its variants, links and derivations, its modalities and the way they are signaling will allow us to orient ourselves on the road and recognize our path as we walk. Continue reading Types, modalities and signs in hiking

Hiking Sierras de Cazorla – “Bosques del Sur” track GR-247

Hiking Sierras de Cazorla can be perfect for a weekend, or for an exigent multiday trek. In the inner province of Jaén, in Andalusia, we found one of the most well renowned natural parks of Spain. The Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park. And in the heart of this natural paradise, there is the long GR-247, or “Bosques del Sur” track, which is divided in 21 main stages.

Hiking Sierras de Cazorla (Maximo Lopez CC BY-ND 2.0)

Fauna and flora spotted while Hiking Sierras de Cazorla

Here you can enjoy of the very beginning of the Guadalquivir river. A varied range of wild animals like:

  • Deers
  • Mountain goats
  • Wild boars
  • European mouflon
  • Fallow deer
  • Griffon vulture

    Hiking Sierras de Cazorla – Volture ( Ramón Portellano CC BY 2.0)
  • Golden eagle
  • Bearded vulture or ossifrage
  • Spanish algyroides or Valverde’s lizard
  • Foxes

    Hiking Sierras de Cazorla – Fox ( Ramón Portellano  CC BY 2.0)

Continue reading Hiking Sierras de Cazorla – “Bosques del Sur” track GR-247

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