Via ferrata John Hogbin – Zafarraya

Equipped itinerary located in the Tajo de la Miel of El Almendral, Zafarraya.

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Technical data sheet

Technical Difficulty:

This assessment of the difficulty is only valid for those already initiated in the realization of via ferratas. The rest has to consider this activity as a very difficult and dangerous.

Northern Section A: K3-K4 (intermediate level).
Northern Section B: K4 (intermediate level).
Southern section: K4 (intermediate level).

Length of equipment: 550 m.

Equipment:

Between 510 and 550m.

Northern Section: 330 m.
Northern Section B: 290 m
Southern section: 220 m.

Time with stops: 03:50 pm.

Details on the duration:

Approximation: 0:05 h.
Northern Section (A or B): 2:20 h.
Transfer: 0:10 h.
Southern section: 1:00 pm.
Return: 0:15 h.

Distance: 1,60 Km.

Positive height gain accumulated: 180,00 m.

Details on the difference:

Approximation: 25 m.
Northern Section (A or B): 100 m.
Transfer: 5 m.
Southern section: 50 m.
Return: 0 m.

Minimum altitude: 1.060,00 m.

Maximum altitude: 1.186,00 m.

Departure point: Recreation area Las Parideras, Zafarraya.

Point of arrival: Recreation area Las Parideras, Zafarraya.

Water points: Yes.

List of water points:

At the entrance to the Recreation Area of the Parideras (0 point) is located in the Fuente de las Pariderashowever, its flow is seasonal, drying in dry years.

Closest/s Population/s : The Almendral and Zafarraya.

Municipality/ies: Zafarraya.

Region/s: Alhama.

Natural Space/s: Other Areas

Map & Profile

Full tour

Total distance: 4595 m

Sketch

Waypoints

Point	Name	*Time ()**	Height	Latitude ()**	Length ()**
0	Parking at the trackside	--	1060 m.	N37° 00' 09.5"	W4° 08' 04.2"

(*) Approximate times counting stops.
(**) Geographic coordinates. European Datum 1.950.

Introduction

The via ferrata John Hogbin of Zafarraya has two equipped sections, called North and South, which can be done independently, combined or consecutive. Both sections have steps that serve to advance both vertically and horizontally. There are also three zip lines, all located in the North section; three bridges, located in the South section (one Tibetan and two monkey bridges); two pendulums, one in each section (the one in the North section being spectacular); two ladders, one in each section as well (known as the "stairway to heaven" at the beginning of the South section); and a guided rappel facility in the North section. There are also two overhangs: one at the optional start of the North section (B) and another on the South section.

On February 20, 2011, John Hogbin, a mountaineer from Zafarraya, died in the Barranco de San Juan de Sierra Nevada, buried by an avalanche. This via ferrata, built by the City Council of Zafarraya, honors his memory.

Description

DURATION:

The realization of this activity requires 1/2 day.

DIFFICULTY:

Very high. The realization of a via ferrata requires the knowledge of specific techniques and the use of adequate equipment. As in any climbing activity, there is an obvious exposure to falls with serious consequences. Likewise, there could be rock falls, sudden changes in weather or other circumstances associated with mountain activities. The fixed equipment of the via ferrata, on which the progression and fall protection of its users depends (bridges, zip lines, grapples, handrails, belays, lifelines, etc.) may not be in optimal conditions at the time of the activity, since it is a facility open to the public, without permanent control and located outdoors on a mountainous terrain. It is the responsibility of each user to consult/check if the installation is in good condition before using it, as well as to have the material and master the techniques that would allow him to leave the via ferrata at any time. Never underestimate the risks or overestimate your abilities. In case of doubt, always consult a professional mountain guide.

M. I. D. E. Method (tour Information):

Assessment of aspects 1 to 5.

WATER:

At the entrance to the Recreation Area of the Parideras (0 point) is located in the Fuente de las Pariderashowever, its flow is seasonal, drying in dry years.

MATERIAL NEEDED:

Individual: comfortable and breathable clothing, hiking boots, high sensitivity gloves ("cut finger" gloves), via ferrata kit (helmet, harness, and specific dissipator set), lanyard (e.g. 1 locking biner and dynamic rope), descender (figure eight or similar, with a locking biner), lanyard ring for self-locking knot (for self-belaying), warm clothing according to season, water (1.5-2 l.), food, sunglasses, sunscreen, charged cell phone, charged headlamp, pocket knife and cigarette lighter.

Collective: 60 m. double dynamic rope, 2-3 quickdraws, 2 safety carabiners, double pulley for cable travel and oval locking biner, and first aid kit.

BEST TIME/S:

All year round. In summer it is advisable to start this via ferrata in the morning, very early, when the wall through which it runs is in shadow.

MAPPING:

Topographic maps National of Spain. Battery finger cot (MTN25 1025-III) and Zafarraya (MTN25 1040-I).

LANDSCAPE, FLORA AND FAUNA:

Karstic landscape dominated by poljes and dolines (larger and smaller depressions resulting from the dissolution of carbonate rocks), and the lapiaces (small grooves generated on the surface of the rock and separated by ridges or tubular orifices). The Zafarraya poljé covers an area of 28 km² and constitutes an endorheic basin surrounded by reliefs: Sierra Gorda to the north and the Sierras d These mountain ranges are the habitat of various birds of prey, as well as goats and wild cats. Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama to the south.

REMARKS:

The two sections that make up this via ferrata have several escapes. Thus, the North section has a first escape once passed the first vertical section (E1), a second one before tackling the first of the zip lines (E2) and a third one before starting the ascent through the ladder towards the pendulum (E3). The southern section has a single escape route that is located just before reaching the overhang (E4). In the North section there are several rappel installations (R1, R2, R3), and it is essential to have the necessary equipment and technical knowledge to use them.

The via ferrata should never be done if there is a risk of thunderstorms, since the metallic elements that compose it are excellent lightning rods.

In the vertical progression by means of clamps, we must always respect a safety distance with the person in front of us (at least one stretch of life line between people). The passage across bridges and zip lines must be done one at a time, without swinging or jumping over the wiring.

RULES TO RESPECT:

The realization of this via ferrata requires the fulfilment of the following standards.

WEATHER:

The weather in Zafarraya (Aemet)

ROAD CONDITIONS:

Before starting the via ferrata, it is recommended to check the conditions of the via ferrata (condition of the equipment) by contacting directly the Ayuntamiento de Zafarraya.

How to arrive by car

We will depart from Granada through the bypass (highway A-44) in the direction of Jaén/Madrid. We will take the output of 125 (Avda. Andalucía/A-92G/Malaga/Sevilla/N-432/Cordoba/Aeropuerto) in the direction of-92G/Malaga/Sevilla/N-432/Cordoba/Aeropuerto. Incorporated into the A-92G, we continue through it, going through Santa Fe, and incorporate ourselves to the A-92 in the direction of Malaga/Sevilla. We will leave the A-92 and take the output 211 (Moraleda de Zafayona/Íllora/Alhama de Granada). Following the directions to Alhama de Granada, we will join to the road A-402 in “El Cruce”, and then we will cross the village of Moraleda de Zafayona. The At-402 will lead us to Alhama de Granada, and, following at all times this road in the direction of Velez-Malaga, we will begin to climb, leaving Alhama, and, shortly after, we will take a detour to our right in the direction of Ventas de Zafarraya (as a reference of the detour we will see a fire station on it). Advancing by the secondary road that we have taken in the detour we will arrive at Ventas de Zafarraya, locality, which we will cross to take the detour to Zafarraya/Loja following A-341. When you get to Zafarraya we will continue the street Media Luna in the direction of Almendral. When we reach the intersection with Unión del Llano street, we will continue straight ahead following the calle Isla, which runs parallel to the bed of a stream. Isla Street will lead us to a crossroads from which, continuing to the right, we will continue along the Camino de las Parideras towards the Polje de Zafarraya viewing platform, located on the recreation area Las Parideras, where we find the parking (point 0).

Parking

Available.

Parking exit:

Recreation area Las Parideras, Zafarraya.
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Parking arrival:

Recreation area Las Parideras, Zafarraya.
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How to get there by public transport

The departure and the return, to and from the via ferrata, using the public transport here exposed, it will require, due to the buses available, the overnight stay in Zafarraya for at least one night.

The buses that depart in the direction of Zafarraya do, from the Bus station in Granada capital which do it at different hours. Once we get to the bus stop Zafarraya,

we will have to walk 4.5 km (1 h.) to reach the via ferrata. To do this we will cross the village following the street Eras. When arriving at the end of this street, we will continue towards the left, by the street Luis de Ávila for, without turning aside, to finish leaving the town by the Way of the Parideras, which will lead us, between cultivated fields first, and between oaks later, until the recreation area Las Parideras (point 0). At the end of the via ferrata we will return to the bus stop Zafarraya undoing the journey. The buses that depart from Zafarraya in the direction of Granada also do it at different hours.

Route

From the parking lot (point 0) we will follow the path that, in slight ascent, leads in the direction of the slope that limits the recreational area Las Parideras to the east. After walking about 30 meters through this lane, we turn off to the right to follow a new lane that, halfway up the slope, skirts the recreational area. After crossing a fence we will come across an artistic intervention, type "land art", work of Jes Gamart, who will show us his art along the path that leads to the beginning of the northern section of the via ferrata.

Intervención artística en el paisaje, obra de Jes Gamart — Artistic interventions in the landscape, the work of Jes Gamart

When we reach the foot of the north section we can choose two alternative starts. The simplest (Start A), with a technical difficulty of K3, runs through two vertical wall sections that are linked by a ledge, and has a possible escape route (E1) just after overcoming the second wall. The second option (Start B) is catalogued as K4 and runs through a vertical wall, with natural holds and a small overhang (D1), before joining the first alternative.

En el inicio A del tramo Norte — At the onset of the North leg

Superando la segunda pared del inicio A del tramo Norte. A nuestra derecha, otros escaladores superan la pared del inicio B — Overcoming the second wall of the north section's A start. To our right, other climbers overcome the wall at the beginning of B.

Escapatoria (E1) situada en el inicio A del tramo Norte — Escape route (E1) located at the beginning A of the North section.

After joining the two alternative starts at the foot of a new wall, the northern section continues with a K3 difficulty. Once we overcome this vertical, we can leave the via ferrata following a secondary life line to our right (E2). Otherwise, we will reach the first zip line (T1), which has 50 meters of travel.

Paño de pared que sigue al encuentro entre los dos inicios posibles del tramo Norte — Wall section following the meeting between the two possible beginnings of the North section.

Vía de escape (E2) situado antes de la primera tirolina — Escape route (E2) located before the first zip line

The first zip line will leave us at the foot of a vertical channel that, once ascended, will lead us to the second zip line (T2). At this point we will see that, from the South section, you can link the North section, constituting the use of this variant a third section of the via ferrata itself.

Primera tirolina (T1) — First zip-line (T1)

Canal que lleva hasta la segunda tirolina (T2) — Channel that leads up to the second zip-line (T2)

Enlace tramo Sur-tramo Norte que proviene del primero — South section-North section link coming from the first one.

The second zip line is 45 meters long before depositing us on a wall that we will have to cross horizontally, briefly, to reach a third zip line of 17 meters long (T3).

Segunda tirolina (T2) — Second zip line (T2)

The third zip line will leave us directly on the ground. At this point a new escape route (E3) will allow us to leave the via ferrata if we do not want to continue, since, from here, the difficulty of the northern section becomes K4 obligatory. If we continue, an 8-meter high ladder (ES1), followed by a short drop (D2), will take us to a pendulum (P1), which, having an articulated arm as a "hinge", is one of the novel attractions of this via ferrata.

Tercera tirolina (T3) — Third zip line (T3)

Escala del tramo Norte (ES1 — Scale of the North section (ES1)

Péndulo del tramo Norte (P1) — Pendulum of the North section (P1)

Next to the pendulum landing, a guided rappel facility (R3) will allow us to descend to the foot of the ladder to repeat the pendulum (or leave the via ferrata by following the E3 loophole). If we follow the steps, we will overcome a short vertical section and finish the northern section of the via ferrata by climbing over the wall.

Descansando tras finalizar el tramo Norte de la vía ferrata, con vistas hacia el polje y el boquete de Zafarraya — Resting after finishing the northern section of the via ferrata, with views towards the polje and the boquete de Zafarraya.

Once we have finished the northern section, we will head south and begin to descend through a wide channel that seems to return us to the base of the wall we have just climbed. During our descent, on the wall that delimits the right flank of the channel, we will distinguish the second part of the South section of the via ferrata, passing under the Tibetan bridge that is part of it.

Descenso a través de la canal una vez finalizado el tramo Norte de la vía ferrata — Descent through the channel once the northern section of the via ferrata has been completed.

At the end of our descent through the channel we will reach a crossroads where we can choose to continue descending towards the recreational area Las Parideras or head to our left, towards the "stairway to heaven" (ES2), which is the beginning of the southern section of the via ferrata.

Subiendo la “Escalera al cielo” del tramos Sur (ES2) — Climbing the "Stairway to Heaven" of the South section (ES2)

The ascent through the "stairway to heaven" is followed by an original monkey bridge (PM1) that, if we do not use a pulley to be installed on the life line (difficulty K3), will force us to use our arms (difficulty K5).

Primer puente de monos del tramo Sur (PM1) — First monkey bridge in the Southern section (PM1)

After overcoming the first monkey bridge of the south section, we will cross a vertical stretch, followed by a horizontal traverse, and we will reach a Tibetan bridge with 30 meters of travel (PT).

En el puente tibetano del tramo Sur (PT) — In the tibetan bridge in the Southern stretch (PT)

At the exit of the Tibetan bridge, under a collapsed wall, we will again have the possibility of leaving the via ferrata (E4). If we choose to continue, we will face the overhang (D3), which in itself constitutes the K4 difficulty of this second section of the via ferrata.

After the overhang, we will have the possibility of leaving the South section and linking with the second zip line (T2) of the North section (following the connection between both sections), or continuing on the South section overcoming a new monkey bridge (PM2).

Superando el desplome del tramo Sur (D3) — Overcoming the South section (D3)

En el segundo puente de monos del tramo Sur (PM2) — On the second monkey bridge of the southern section (PM2)

The monkey bridge will be followed by a vertical ascent with a tendency to the right before reaching a curious hollow in the rock that we will have to cross. The hollow will give way to a chain pendulum (P2).

Oquedad y péndulo (P2) del tramo Sur — South section cavity and pendulum (P2)

After the pendulum, we will only have to ascend to reach the top of the wall, once we have passed a last vertical wall, finishing the southern section of the via ferrata.

Paño final de pared del tramo Sur — End wall of the south section

Final del tramo Sur de la vía ferrata — End of the Southern stretch of the via ferrata

The end of the southern section of the via ferrata is very close to the wide channel that we descended previously at the end of the northern section and that we will now descend again to continue towards the recreational area Las Parideras.

Familia de perdices en el camino de las Parideras — Family of partridges on the Parideras road

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Subjective objective risks inherent in all sport activities on the mountain. In all athletic activities on the mountain there is an evident exposure to falls with very serious consequences, which may be, but not limited to: brain Trauma, in limbs due to slipping on rocks, in the jumps without any visibility of the bottom, poor reception to the water in the jumps, assurance deficient in the descent of rappelling, extreme tiredness, excess of confidence, lack of preparation or equipment for the activity, inappropriate use of material, hypothermia, and dehydration.

This type of sporting activity involves risks that each participant must know and assume.

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This type of sporting activity involves risks that each participant must know and assume.

As well as an activity in the nature, there may be rock falls, landslides or trees, etc

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The tracks for GPS in general, and, in particular, registered in ravines, corridors, corners and other tight places, generally contain inaccuracies.

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Via ferrata John Hogbin – Zafarraya

Equipped itinerary located in the Tajo de la Miel of El Almendral, Zafarraya.

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Mountain climbing

Between 6 and 12 hours

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