{"id":2607,"date":"2025-04-08T12:34:17","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T10:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casaruralcastalla.com\/en\/?page_id=2607"},"modified":"2026-09-03T14:00:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T12:00:33","slug":"hiking-trails-castalla","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/casaruralcastalla.com\/en\/hiking-trails-castalla\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking Routes in Castalla: Nature at Your Own Pace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Plan Your Adventure from Casa Rural Castalla<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

At Casa Rural Castalla<\/strong> we want you to make the most of every moment. As well as a welcoming place to stay in the heart of the old town, we offer a free hiking route planning service in Castalla<\/strong>, tailored to your level and to what you enjoy. From gentle strolls to demanding mountain days, there is a route here with your name on it.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What does Casa Rural Castalla offer walkers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Casa Rural Castalla, in the old town of Castalla (inland Alicante, about 35 minutes by car from Playa de San Juan), plans tailor-made hiking routes free of charge across the Sierra del Maigm\u00f3, Xorret de Cat\u00ed and the Foia de Castalla \u2014 from easy family walks to demanding climbs. Coordinates: 38.5963735, -0.6736239.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which hiking routes are there in Castalla, and how long do they take?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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PR-CV 85<\/strong> Castalla \u2013 Planises<\/td>20,4 km \/ 12.7 miles (circular)<\/td>710 m<\/td>6 h 35 min<\/td>Starts in the town centre<\/td>Demanding<\/td><\/tr>
PR-CV 28<\/strong> Xorret de Cat\u00ed \u2013 Despe\u00f1ador<\/td>3,4 km \/ 2.1 miles (one way)<\/td>375 m<\/td>1 h 25 min<\/td>Xorret de Cat\u00ed (~9,5 km \/ 5.9 miles by car)<\/td>Moderate*<\/td><\/tr>
PR-CV 31<\/strong> Xorret de Cat\u00ed \u2013 Alt de Guixop<\/td>8,8 km \/ 5.5 miles (circular)<\/td>480 m<\/td>2 h 55 min<\/td>Xorret de Cat\u00ed (~9,5 km \/ 5.9 miles by car)<\/td>Moderate*<\/td><\/tr>
Family route<\/strong> Xorret de Cat\u00ed<\/td>5,75 km \/ 3.6 miles (circular)<\/td>120 m<\/td>2 h 30 \u2013 3 h<\/td>Xorret de Cat\u00ed (~9,5 km \/ 5.9 miles by car)<\/td>Easy (children aged 7-8 and over)<\/td><\/tr>
V\u00eda Verde de Alcoy<\/strong> greenway<\/td>10 km \/ 6.2 miles (one way)<\/td>Very gentle<\/td>~2 h \u2013 2 h 30 min<\/td>Batoi, Alcoy (by car)<\/td>Easy (fine with children)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Distances and ascent figures taken from the official FEMECV route sheets (PR-CV footpaths) and reference sources. Grades marked * are indicative: the official waymarking certification does not set a difficulty grade. Driving distances are approximate; check the forecast and the state of the paths before you set off. Not sure which one to pick? We will plan your route for you, free of charge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Want to round out your break? Pair the walking with self-guided heritage routes around Castalla on the Civify app<\/a> and find more ways to enjoy Castalla with us<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is erreDeRuta, the digital route guide for Castalla?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

To round out your stay we work with erre de Ruta<\/strong> \u2013 a website that specialises in hiking routes in Castalla<\/strong>, trail running and mountain biking in and around the area.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What landscapes will you find in the Foia de Castalla? <\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Mountains, pine woods, farm tracks and historic landmarks come together in a landscape made for walking. Routes such as Xorret de Cat\u00ed<\/em>, the paths around Castalla Castle<\/em> and the V\u00eda Verde de Alcoy<\/em> are only the start of what is out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Make a weekend of it. Enjoy walks you will not forget and stay at Casa Rural Castalla, the perfect base for resting up and getting to know the area properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How do we plan your walk in Castalla?
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At Casa Rural Castalla we help you plan walks that match your level, at no cost. You can join our weekend outings and take to the hills like a local castelludo<\/strong>. We will also tell you where to eat, so your break has the lot: countryside, culture and good food,<\/strong> all in one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Explore Castalla at your own pace<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The countryside around Casa Rural Castalla is a paradise for walkers. From the paths winding through Xorret de Cat\u00ed to the trails crossing the Sierra del Maigm\u00f3 and the ground below the castle, every stretch opens up a new view. Whether you fancy a gentle stroll or a proper day out, we will help you plan the route that suits you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hiking in Castalla: your questions answered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u2753 Which walks can we do near Casa Rural Castalla?<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>
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The ones we recommend most are the paths in the Xorret de Cat\u00ed<\/strong> natural park, the trails of the Sierra del Maigm\u00f3<\/strong>, the circuit around Castalla Castle<\/strong> (an eleventh-century listed monument) and stretches of the V\u00eda Verde de Alcoy<\/strong> greenway. They range from short strolls in the Foia de Castalla<\/strong> to demanding mountain days.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u2753 How much does the route planning cost?<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>
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Nothing at all.<\/strong> We plan every route around each guest\u2019s level and interests. For maps and tracks we work with erreDeRuta<\/strong>, which specialises in hiking, trail running and mountain biking around Castalla.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u2753 Can we walk with children, or bring the dog?<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>
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Yes. Casa Rural Castalla is pet friendly<\/strong>, and we plan gentle routes that suit children and dogs, such as the walks around the castle or short circuits in the Foia de Castalla.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u2753 How do we get to Castalla from Alicante or the coast?<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>
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Castalla is about 35 minutes by car from Playa de San Juan (Alicante)<\/strong> via the A-7 and the CV-815\/CV-825. The house sits at 38.5963735, -0.6736239<\/strong>. It is an easy way to combine the mountains and the coast in one trip.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Eat well. Local cooking is known for gazpacho manchego<\/strong>, arroz de la monta\u00f1a<\/strong> (mountain rice) and a lively modern scene. We point guests to the restaurants we rate ourselves, and there are home-made biscuits waiting for you when you arrive.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2607","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/casaruralcastalla.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2607","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/casaruralcastalla.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/casaruralcastalla.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/casaruralcastalla.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/casaruralcastalla.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2607"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/casaruralcastalla.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2607\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5844,"href":"https:\/\/casaruralcastalla.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2607\/revisions\/5844"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/casaruralcastalla.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2607"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}