Río Molinos-Fuente del Chorro: the Istán trail that follows the path of water from the sierra to the heart of the village

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Río Molinos-Fuente del Chorro: the Istán trail that follows the path of water from the sierra to the heart of the village

This easy, family-friendly route connects two of the most iconic water features in the area via the El Coto nature spot

Añádenos en Google The irrigation channel and the vegetation of the Coto de Istán make this path a spectacular walk. (J. Amellones)

Javier Almellones

Málaga

08/06/2026 a las 12:02h.

Linear path that connects the source of the Río Molinos with the Fuente and Lavadero de El Chorro, crossing the El Coto area and following ... the course of an old irrigation channel for much of the route.

1. Route data

Comarca: Sierra de las Nieves

Municipality: Istán

Difficulty level: Low. The route is well prepared, with no steep gradients and is ideal for families with children. From the source of the Río Molinos, located at the highest point, the path is practically flat or slightly downhill.

Type of route: Linear

Approximate duration: 50 minutes (one way)

Length: 1.8 kilometres (one way).

Minimum height: 285 metres

Maximum altitude: 373 metres

Points of interest

Río Molinos source, the El Coto nature spot, traditional irrigation channels, the Fuente y Lavadero de El Chorro (fountain and old washhouse), the village centre of Istán, the Azufaifo viewpoint, the church of San Miguel, Torre Escalante, the Valle del río Verde and the La Concepción reservoir.

The El Coto nature spot has numerous labelled plant species. (J. Amellones)