Sunday, August 17
A scenic and refreshing hike from Olba through the Mijares River valley, combining easy trails with natural swimming pools perfect for a summer dip.
Guide: Dmitry
Difficulty: medium (9.5km with 250m elevation gain)
Technical level: medium (trails and gravel roads)
Meeting point: Mestalla, parking lot on av. Aragón, 9:00 (return to Valencia ~18:00)
Price: 44 euros (39 euros signing up before before Friday, 15.08) / 18 euros coming to Olba.
The price includes professional guide, transportation, accident and public liability insurances.
Bring at least 1.5l of water, swimsuit, lunch, cap and hiking shoes.
Become a member and get a 6-euros discount for every hike.
Free cancellation available for up to 48 hours prior to the hike.
Please be punctual, we wait 10 minutes maximum before we leave Valencia.
Hiking in the Mijares River valley around Olba offers a delightful mix of gentle trails, riverside scenery, and refreshing swimming spots. Starting from the town of Olba you can explore easy hiking routes which traverse the lush valley adjacent to the river with just moderate ascents and descents. Along the way you’ll walk through olive groves, riparian vegetation, and small hamlets like La Tosca or Los Giles while the river accompanies you, winding through fields and cliffs. When temperatures rise, the Mijares around Olba reveals inviting natural pools—such as La Rasclosa, Los Pertegaces, or Pozo de las Palomas—where you can cool off in crystalline water, sometimes jumping from smooth rocks into deeper sections. The combination of scenic walking and riverside bathing makes this a truly relaxing and memorable outing in Aragón’s Alto Mijares.
