After passing through an alpechenera and under an old bridge of the mining railway the path ascends along the stony coast of San Pedro to the Cañada de Incosa; from which we continue, to the right, a stretch that presents, to the west, magnificent views of the population of Baños de la Encina.

Walking this path is moving in memory to a period in the history of Linares.

After 1.4 Km we connect with the road and by a wooden step we take the Green Way until we reach a crossing (connection to the path of the Gitana Mine PR-A 264), then we pass through the solid waste treatment plant and continue on the old steep path of Siles that will lead us back to Linares.

The itinerary turns left and gently descends between chaps, next to air-navigation antennas, enjoying beautiful panoramic views. It concludes the fall at a crossroads between the Cerro de las Manciebas and Pico, near the Dark Porvenir well. We continue on the right to reach the hill, connecting with the path of the Garza, PR-A 262. Let us go on a path that will make us drunk by its beauty and by the history of its mining remains: the Pozo Zulueta, the Pozo de San Ignacio and the Lavadero de Mineral de Arrayanes, as well as views of the valley of the lagoons.

In the Lavadero de Arrayanes (construction on the hillside to take advantage of a gravity circuit that separated the mineral, through several phases) we moved away from the path of La Garza to continue a ramp to reach the well of San José and the Central Electric, where the route coincides again with the path of Pico to the well restoration, in which they are separated following the Green Way.

About 100 meters from this point the Via Verde is bifurca (1); on the left you reach the La Cruz Fundition road, which we follow 20 meters to take a lane to the left, next to a ruins, which leads to an aerodrome. We find two branches outside the path, both on the left, interesting if time is available, the first leads to the well Chaves and the second to the High Alamillo Mine with the possibility of enjoying an unbeatable view. Later there is the urbanization of La Cruz, where we will reach the beginning of this mining route.

(1) This bifurcation on the Green Way on the right is a shortcut to the La Cruz Fundition when little time is available to make the route marked

In the well restoration, open between 1844 and 1850, the building that housed the garage and locomotives workshop of the mining railway stands out. In the well of San José, next to the road, you can still see the place called "Bajada de la Reina," made for a visit by Elizabeth II to the first gallery.

We pass by the well Cadenas and later through the Vimora Lavadero, example of natural regeneration of the vegetation of the area...

The path continues to Paño Pico (geodetic vertex) and the Mina de La Mexicana, don enclaves from where it is possible to enjoy an unbeatable panorama of the area: far away La Carolina and Baños de la Encina, closer to the Hoyo de San Bartolomé, Cerro de las Manciebas, etc. From Mexico an ancient road between oak trees, interrupted by an olive grove, leads to the Fireplace de la Cruz, one of the highest in the area that reached a height of 100 m (today it is 57 m), and where the path reshares route with the PR-A 261. We passed by the Pozo Cadenas and later on through the Vimora Lavadero, an example of natural regeneration of the vegetation of the area, to go around the urbanization until the end of the La Cruz Foundry, where all types of lead products were made, and that will be the seat of the future Interpretation Centre.

This place is known as Christ of the Valley. 20 meters to the left, on the other side of the road is an old house in ruins with rocks piled to its side by tapping and hiding an old road that descends to the well El Calvary, surrounded by vegetation and where it impresses its support of cabria and fireplace. We must continue on a narrow road that leads to the Mina del Mimbre, where we will be particularly careful not to get out of the way by the various sinking of the ground that can be appreciated.

We follow the route without leaving the main track, with a south direction, until we reach a crossing near two large houses in ruins, where we leave the track.

This mine is one of the oldest in the district and had an important production already in the 17th century. Later, it is connected to the Mimbre Coast and the La Garza path, PR-A 262. We will have to overcome this common stretch to a closed curve before the slope is over, where the PR-A 262 is separated to the right and heading to the Arrayanes Mineral Laundry. We follow the route without leaving the main track, with a south direction, until we reach a crossing near two large houses in ruins, where we leave the track to follow the road leading to the well San Vicente, the deepest of the district, where the double masonry goat stands out. The Via Verde, a point very close to the San Luis Fundition, is later crossed. Without changing course we continue on a wide track across the track, which we will not leave at any time until we return to the Hermitage of Linarejos.

The well of the Gitana, ideal place of rest where we can be surprised by a spectacular rainbow effect produced in the mouth of the well.

A lane connects right to the path. We follow on the right and about 100 meters away there are ruins, later leading a short and slight descent to the urbanization of San Roque in front of a slender fireplace on the Carretera de Guarroman. On the road and on the left you have to walk about 250 meters to a track between chalets that we take to turn left again. The path gently descends through an area of dehesa to reach the well of the Gypsy, not before opening and closing a wire that as a door prevents the free passage.

The well of the Gitana, ideal place of rest where we can be surprised by a spectacular rainbow effect produced in the mouth of the well. We arrive at the well of Las Animas, there at a table of interpretation the most interesting places in the area are recognized. The crossing is located with the mines of Adaro. Without deviating, during the descent to the left is the Pozo de San Isidro, below a vaguada the road ascends leaving at its pass and to the right the Pozo San Francisco 2nd, and culminates in the Solid Waste Plant, where it continues along the road, which is only to be left after passing the crossing with the Mina de Los Quinientos and taking a path that leaves to the left through the Via Verde next to a ruined shed linking with the Fundado de la Tortilla, PRA 265, which together use the Camino de Siles to reach Linares.

By oral tradition it is known that the olive trees located in theMotril plainhaveover 500 years. This enclave is located just over 1 km from the city centre, at the foot of the Martos road to Santiago de Calatrava. It occupies an extension of 84 ha, with 5,394 trees in total, some of them, true living sculptures. It is a fully productive olive tree, with an average production of 150 kg per tree.

Best time:From autumn to spring

Where to drink. -In the village.

How to get there. -From Andújar take the road to the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Head. Between kilometer 15 and 17 we will see the area of walls and blocks on our right. Parking by the road. The scalable walls and blocks are evident.

Best time:From autumn to spring

Where to drink. -On the meringers on the access road.

Information and books. -Revista Desnivel No. 93

Notes and warnings. -Do not obstruct the passage when parking.

How to get there. -From the recreational area of Otiñar, take the track and then the road that leads us to the area.

The road, very busy in holidays and weekends, is the foot of the road. The climbing is very technical in sections, with steps taken out. The tracks are equipped for sports climbing. The average height is 25 meters. The maximum height is 60 meters.