Pico de la Tiñosa

Located in Priego de Córdoba, Pico de La Tiñosa is the highest mountain in the province of Córdoba, rising to 1,570 metres above sea level.

The ascent takes in interesting landscapes and geological elements, as well as rocks formed during very different ages and contexts. These fascinating geographical features include the La Milanaspring, the Jarales radiolarites, the Torta Periglacial (a periglacial landform), and a cave known as the Cueva del Morrión. The route to the top also offers botanical treasures, such as a geobotanical island populated by plants and fungi that don't usually grow in this type of terrain.

The Torta Periglaciar can be seen in the distance from Chozas de Toledo, where there is an information panel.

Pico de la Tiñosa forms part of the Ammonite Route in the Sierras Subbéticas geopark.

Fauna and flora

The natural environment of the route to the top of La Tiñosa is home to a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna. This abundance of vegetation and wildlife is visible all year round, surprising visitors at every turn as they follow the trail. Located inside the nature reserve, La Tiñosa is a designated Special Bird Protection Area and Special Area of Conservation of Natura 2000, the European protected areas network.

Other information

Important: Pico de la Tiñosa is a reserve and the only access is the "La Tiñosa" public footpath. Permission to access must be requested from the regional environment and territorial planning ministry: https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/medioambiente/cupos-ciudadano/public/login/inicio.jsf?faces-redirect=trueRogamos