They rate this as one of the best "adrenaline experiences" in all of Malaga.
The abandoned dam of Montejaque and the Natural Monument of the Hundidero Cave form a pair of experiences that test our senses. The Hundidero, the spectacular cave in Malaga with an underground river and a ceiling over 50 meters high.
It is National Geographic that focuses on Málaga to discuss what they consider the ultimate “adrenaline-pumping experience” in the entire province. There are many such experiences, especially considering that we can enjoy the Caminito del Rey –perhaps the most striking– or the El Saltillo trail with its suspension bridge, trails, and vertiginous paths where adrenaline spikes. However, the mentioned travel site focuses on the abandoned Montejaque dam and the Natural Monument of the Hundidero Cave, a duo that for them "forms a strange couple that speaks of wonders and failures."
What once was a dam that aspired to dominate the area and tame the waters ended up battered by nature and conquered, it is that, the abandoned dam of Montejaque, which now is a "dizzying playground where to unleash adrenaline by doing via ferratas and enjoying breathtaking rock formations." And indeed, they are not wrong to talk about this area of Málaga, very close to the charming village of Montejaque, where we find the great Hundidero Cave, a true natural landmark and a place that attracts the most adventurous near the via ferratas that dominate the area, with zip lines and walkways to test where our limits are.
"The Natural Monument Hundidero Cave is a giant cavity where the Gaduares ravine ends, or at least its open-air part. To get there, one must descend about 130 meters in elevation from the parking area and immerse oneself in the depths of a dark and lush gorge, with riparian vegetation even though no river can be seen running through it," National Geographic describes, noting that "after walking a total of one kilometer, a very high and narrow cave appears, leaving one awe-struck even if you have been warned that it measures 64 meters high and 10 meters wide. It is just the beginning of a large cavity whose galleries exceed 100 meters in height, but to which access is only allowed for powerful reasons."
From the reference magazine, they remind that the Montejaque dam "remains majestic," especially after its conversion into a "playground for thrill-seekers." Close to the Hundidero Cave, we find this place where there are up to three via ferratas designed for different skill levels. The easiest one (K1) follows the old path of the builders and culminates in a spectacular panoramic point. The intermediate one (K2) adds an additional challenge, crossing a walkway suspended 70 meters high. Lastly, the most complex (K3) goes directly up the dam wall and combines zip lines and suspension bridges for the most daring. Additionally, it’s worth remembering that from the heights, adventurers can enjoy a unique panoramic view of the rocky landscape, home to a rich fauna that includes griffon vultures and the unique blue rock thrush, a small Mediterranean bird that adds a special touch to the experience.
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