Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can. Sign up as usual, and if a place becomes available, you will automatically receive a confirmation email.

We always rate our hikes as easy, moderate, or difficult. A short hike can sometimes be rated as difficult due to steep climbs. Similarly, a moderate hike might feel difficult for someone with a fear of heights. This varies from person to person and is hard for us to predict.

Always check the distance and elevation gain to get a good idea of what to expect.

What is described as easy, moderate or difficult for experienced hikers can feel moderate, difficult or nearly impossible for someone without hiking experience.

Children aged 15 to 18 may only participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian. Parents are fully responsible for what their children can and may do.

If part of the hike is too dangerous, the group will not turn back. In that case, parents/guardians must return on their own with the child(ren) and should have taken precautions in advance. With Wikiloc you can record the route; if you want to return, stop the recording and follow your own track back.

• Your dog is friendly and not aggressive toward other dogs or people.
• Your dog listens to your commands.
• You bring a leash for any sections of the hike that might pass along roads. 

Additionally, you must leash your dog (and keep it on a short lead) if:

• Someone in the group is uncomfortable with your dog.
• There are any unsafe conditions.

We always try to describe the hikes as clearly as possible and rate them for experienced hikers. If you’re unsure whether you can handle the hike, or if it’s your first time doing it, it’s better not to join.

What is described as easy, moderate or hard for experienced hikers can feel moderate, difficult or nearly impossible for someone without hiking experience.

Yes, it’s possible, but you’ll need to arrange it yourself. Head to our Facebook group, go to the “Featured” section, find the hike you need a ride for, and post in the comments section asking for a lift. Be sure to mention:

• Where you are located (including your area or neighborhood).
• It’s helpful if you’re willing to hike to a convenient pick-up spot.
• Offer to share fuel costs (Ride Share Calculator) or at least buy your driver a drink afterwards.

We will do our best to assist you, but ultimately, you are responsible for your own safety. If we are in an area with no cell coverage and an emergency occurs, we may need to leave you temporarily (alone) to get help. If an airlift is required, you are responsible for the costs. We strongly recommend having insurance that covers such situations.

Great that you’re looking into this. We always recommend getting insurance, not just when joining our hikes, but also if you’re hiking alone or with family.

We do not offer insurance ourselves and we don’t provide advice on it. We recommend contacting a specialized insurance broker.

No, we are volunteers. The person referred to as the Guide or Route Coordinator is a volunteer who knows the route and walks in front. This Route Coordinator is not a professional and does not do this as a job. If you find something unsafe or too scary, talk to the Route Coordinator and let them know what you don’t feel comfortable doing or if you think something could be done differently or more safely.

If communication is needed during a hike, we prefer to use mobile phones. However, there is often no signal in the mountains. If you have a radio with PMR446 communication capabilities (also known as a walkie-talkie), we normally use channel 7 (446.08125 MHz). If this channel is already in use, we switch to channel 1 (446.00625 MHz).

No, this is not required. You can also sign up without creating an account.

These are emergency contacts whom we can contact if something happens during a hike that prevents you from making decisions yourself.

Ask for the email address this person uses for their account. They can find it in their profile. Then enter this email address in the invitation. The authorized person will receive an email with an invitation. Once they accept the invitation, the authorization will be active.

Ask for the email address this person uses for their account. They can find it in their profile. Then enter this email address in the invitation. The authorized person will receive an email with an invitation. Once they accept the invitation, the authorization will be active.

Yes, absolutely! We cannot access your email, contacts, or any other personal data in your Google account. Signing in with Google only uses Google's secure authentication and does not give us access to your Google account. We only receive your first name, last name, and email address, which are needed to create your account.

Yes, you can suggest a hike! We’ll evaluate it, and if it meets the following criteria, there’s a good chance we’ll add it to the schedule:

• It’s safe.
• It’s within 1 hour of driving from Almuñécar.
• There’s enough parking available.
• The distance is between 8 and 14 km.
• The elevation is between 0 and 600 meters.
• The route is available on Wikiloc.
• It’s dog-friendly.

Our hikes are free because we simply love hiking and sharing that passion with others. There’s no catch, just a desire to explore nature together and enjoy the outdoors. We believe that experiencing nature shouldn’t come with a price tag, so we organize these hikes without any cost.

You might wonder why a coffee costs €5, but it’s not actually for a coffee! We use these donations to cover the costs of running this website, licenses and maintaining the domain.

When you donate, the money goes directly toward improving this free service, keeping it advertisement-free, and ensuring that we never charge for our hikes.

We’re not a business, and we have no intention of becoming one.

All the hikes we organize are free of copyright. Would you like to hike one of our routes yourself? Go ahead! Nature belongs to everyone, and so do the trails. We wish you lots of hiking fun!

All our routes can be found on Wikiloc.

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Yes, the custom technology behind the website and all its content are protected by copyright. They may not be used without permission. However, if you appear in one of the photos, you are allowed to use it, for example, on social media or to share with friends and/or family.

Yes, all our routes can be found on Wikiloc.

No. We’re not a traditional walking group offering short or easy strolls. Our events are real hikes: often mountainous, with elevation gain, and usually between 8 and 16 km. We love nature, movement, and a bit of challenge. If you’re looking for relaxed city walks, we’re probably not the right fit.