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MTB CENTRES CONTENTS Extremadura on bike
Extremadura is a true natural paradise do ed with chestnut, oak, cork oak and holm SITUATION MAP oak forests, with large mountain ranges and deep valleys such as Jerte or Ambroz, page providing a contrast with the cereal plains of La Serena and the fertile plains of rivers 02 such as Alagón or Guadiana. In addition to its high level of environmental protection, with up to sixty protected natural spaces led by the Monfragüe National Park, the Villuercas-Ibores-Jara geopark or the Cornalvo and the Tagus International natural parks, it offers a wonderful se ing for outdoor sports. pages And if you like to enjoy nature and sport to its full capacity, especially of your mountain how to routes 04 to 37 bike, you are at the right place: there are over two thousand kilometres of roads, trails and tracks in Extremadura to explore on bike. Some are universal, recognised through get there Nature trails 06 history and their outstanding beauty; many others yet to be discovered. page La Vía de la Plata An area to roll and enjoy the scenery, to get closer to its people and immerse yourself in 03 (The Silver Route) 16 their culture and heritage on a bike. In Extremadura you'll find new challenges, you Vías Verdes will feel the satisfaction of meeting them and overcome your marks time and again. (Green Routes) 20 On your way back will leave behind the milestones of Vía de la Plata, you can get from Short and Mid Europe via the Eurovelo network of roads, leave your track on the long distance routes Distance Routes 24 spread across our region, or find a track that fits you at any of our MTB centres. Eurovelo 34 Extremadura is sport and nature, where the food is gourmet and the goals are monumental sites or protected natural spaces. Here distances don't ma er and your great moment in Extremadura may appear at any time.
MTB CENTRES page 38 CONTENTS Extremadura on bike
Extremadura is a true natural paradise do ed with chestnut, oak, cork oak and holm SITUATION MAP oak forests, with large mountain ranges and deep valleys such as Jerte or Ambroz, page providing a contrast with the cereal plains of La Serena and the fertile plains of rivers 02 such as Alagón or Guadiana. In addition to its high level of environmental protection, with up to sixty protected natural spaces led by the Monfragüe National Park, the Villuercas-Ibores-Jara geopark or the Cornalvo and the Tagus International natural parks, it offers a wonderful se ing for outdoor sports. pages And if you like to enjoy nature and sport to its full capacity, especially of your mountain how to routes 04 to 37 bike, you are at the right place: there are over two thousand kilometres of roads, trails and tracks in Extremadura to explore on bike. Some are universal, recognised through get there Nature trails 06 history and their outstanding beauty; many others yet to be discovered. page La Vía de la Plata An area to roll and enjoy the scenery, to get closer to its people and immerse yourself in 03 (The Silver Route) 16 their culture and heritage on a bike. In Extremadura you'll find new challenges, you Vías Verdes will feel the satisfaction of meeting them and overcome your marks time and again. (Green Routes) 20 On your way back will leave behind the milestones of Vía de la Plata, you can get from Short and Mid Europe via the Eurovelo network of roads, leave your track on the long distance routes Distance Routes 24 spread across our region, or find a track that fits you at any of our MTB centres. Eurovelo 34 Extremadura is sport and nature, where the food is gourmet and the goals are monumental sites or protected natural spaces. Here distances don't ma er and your great moment in Extremadura may appear at any time.
MTB CENTRES page 38 Extremadura ...is MTB How to get there
situaTION If you are coming to Extremadura from Madrid or Salamanca eastern Spain, take the A-5 motorway. This A-66 Extremadura is located in the west of map motorway will take you to Trujillo, Mérida, and Spain and its extensive network of Badajoz before it enters Portugal. roads and motorways allows you to Madrid Plasencia A-5 travel comfortably by private or On this motorway, you will be able to go to rented car, undoubtedly the option Guadeloupe or Plasencia and northern Navalmoral that gives you more freedom to know Extremadura if you take the exit near Navalmoral CÁCERES de la Mata each and every one of its corners. de la Mata (EX-A1). To reach Cáceres take the exit Cáceres Trujillo near Trujillo (A-58). And from Mérida you may go south to the municipalities of southern Distance (km) Madrid Barcelona Sevilla Lisboa By road Extremadura. Badajoz 404 1026 210 228 If you are arriving from the north or the south, Badajoz Cáceres 297 919 267 314 Don Benito Mérida Mérida 344 965 191 287 take the A-66 motorway which runs through the Lisboa Plasencia 248 870 341 392 region from north to south. N-110 is also an IP-7 important gateway which runs from Ávila or BADAJOZ Segovia up to Plasencia across the Jerte Valley.
The Renfe Mid Distance train network provides passenger transport service by train in Extremadura and it links this community with It is located in the municipality of Talavera la Real, Sevilla Andalusia, Castilla La Mancha and Madrid. There is 14 kilometres from Badajoz. There are regular SPAIN A-66 Madrid a route which goes from Mérida to Seville; that links flights to Madrid and Barcelona, as well as to Lisboa Badajoz Badajoz, Cáceres and Madrid; another route that other cities during specific times of the year. The Sevilla links Badajoz, Mérida, Ciudad Real, Madrid, and yet airport has a shopping area, car rental companies, another route which connects Zafra to Huelva. free 24 hours public parking and a taxi stand. www.renfe.es www.aena.es
2 EXTREMADURA IS MTB > SITUATION MAP HOW TO GET THERE < EXTREMADURA IS MTB 3 Extremadura ...is MTB How to get there situaTION If you are coming to Extremadura from Madrid or Salamanca eastern Spain, take the A-5 motorway. This A-66 Extremadura is located in the west of map motorway will take you to Trujillo, Mérida, and Spain and its extensive network of Badajoz before it enters Portugal. roads and motorways allows you to Madrid Plasencia A-5 travel comfortably by private or On this motorway, you will be able to go to rented car, undoubtedly the option Guadeloupe or Plasencia and northern Navalmoral that gives you more freedom to know Extremadura if you take the exit near Navalmoral CÁCERES de la Mata each and every one of its corners. de la Mata (EX-A1). To reach Cáceres take the exit Cáceres Trujillo near Trujillo (A-58). And from Mérida you may go south to the municipalities of southern Distance (km) Madrid Barcelona Sevilla Lisboa By road Extremadura. Badajoz 404 1026 210 228 If you are arriving from the north or the south, Badajoz Cáceres 297 919 267 314 Don Benito Mérida Mérida 344 965 191 287 take the A-66 motorway which runs through the Lisboa Plasencia 248 870 341 392 region from north to south. N-110 is also an IP-7 important gateway which runs from Ávila or BADAJOZ Segovia up to Plasencia across the Jerte Valley.
The Renfe Mid Distance train network provides passenger transport service by train in Extremadura and it links this community with It is located in the municipality of Talavera la Real, Sevilla Andalusia, Castilla La Mancha and Madrid. There is 14 kilometres from Badajoz. There are regular SPAIN A-66 Madrid a route which goes from Mérida to Seville; that links flights to Madrid and Barcelona, as well as to Lisboa Badajoz Badajoz, Cáceres and Madrid; another route that other cities during specific times of the year. The Sevilla links Badajoz, Mérida, Ciudad Real, Madrid, and yet airport has a shopping area, car rental companies, another route which connects Zafra to Huelva. free 24 hours public parking and a taxi stand. www.renfe.es www.aena.es
2 EXTREMADURA IS MTB > SITUATION MAP HOW TO GET THERE < EXTREMADURA IS MTB 3 Page 6 NATURE Page la vía TRAILS 16 de la plata (The Silver Route)
There are thousands of kilometres Page of roads, trails and tracks in 20 MTB Extremadura to explore on bike. rOUTES Some are universal, recognised through history and their outstanding beauty; many others yet to be discovered. vías verdes (Green Routes)
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Page 34 Short and Mid eurovelo Distance Routes 4 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 5 Page 6 NATURE Page la vía TRAILS 16 de la plata (The Silver Route)
There are thousands of kilometres Page of roads, trails and tracks in 20 MTB Extremadura to explore on bike. rOUTES Some are universal, recognised through history and their outstanding beauty; many others yet to be discovered. vías verdes (Green Routes)
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Page 34 Short and Mid eurovelo Distance Routes 4 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 5 Guadiana Nature Trail
Following the trail of the NATURE Guadiana River TRAILS
Old communication routes, canals, ca le tracks, public paths Villuercas Nature and trails are being once again Trail used for sports activities such as 4 roads and 18 stages cycle-touring. The last paradise A journey that explores Extremadura through our four 882 km long Nature Trails. Do you already know which More than 15 preserved areas suits you? Tagus Nature Trail 3 World Heritage Sites The river that leads us
Extremadura MTB Zinaztli Cycle-Tourism Blog An area to roll If you get a chance don't hesitate. The and enjoy the Tagus Nature Trail won't disappoint you. I Cáceres-Badajoz scenery, to get had my share of doubts, as biking on the closer to its people and immerse banks of a big river can be monotonous, always with the Corridor Nature Trail yourself in their culture and same landscape. But the Tagus on its way passes heritage on a bike. through very diverse and interesting areas such as Las The birds trail Villuercas, the Monfragüe national park, the meadows of Extremadura or the Tagus International natural park. www.extremadurab .com www.zinaztli.blogspot.com
6 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > NATURE TRAILS NATURE TRAILS < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 7 Guadiana Nature Trail
Following the trail of the NATURE Guadiana River TRAILS
Old communication routes, canals, ca le tracks, public paths Villuercas Nature and trails are being once again Trail used for sports activities such as 4 roads and 18 stages cycle-touring. The last paradise A journey that explores Extremadura through our four 882 km long Nature Trails. Do you already know which More than 15 preserved areas suits you? Tagus Nature Trail 3 World Heritage Sites The river that leads us
Extremadura MTB Zinaztli Cycle-Tourism Blog An area to roll If you get a chance don't hesitate. The and enjoy the Tagus Nature Trail won't disappoint you. I Cáceres-Badajoz scenery, to get had my share of doubts, as biking on the closer to its people and immerse banks of a big river can be monotonous, always with the Corridor Nature Trail yourself in their culture and same landscape. But the Tagus on its way passes heritage on a bike. through very diverse and interesting areas such as Las The birds trail Villuercas, the Monfragüe national park, the meadows of Extremadura or the Tagus International natural park. www.extremadurab .com www.zinaztli.blogspot.com
6 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > NATURE TRAILS NATURE TRAILS < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 7 ROUTE DATA
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Each stage will offer you details and Castilblanco Badajoz Mérida Orellana landscapes that will make it singular Villarta de los Montes Medellín
Casas de Don Pedro badajoz GUADIANA NATURE TRAIL
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326 kms 2,1 %
6 stages 15 towns
STAGES Guadiana river and Muslim castle of Badajoz Stage 1 49,3 km 4 h and 15 min The Guadiana Nature Trail runs for about
1004 Km along this river bed, from its source Villarta de los Montes Castilblanco in the Ruidera lakes until the border with You will discover remote protected areas Stage 2 60,6 km 4 h and 15 min Portugal. The stretch in Extremadura, which where the fauna shall hardly stop by your runs entirely through the Badajoz province footsteps; so much amount of water that you Casas de Don Pedro has been divided into six stages totalling 326 won't believe if you don't see it, the most fertile Castilblanco km, introducing the required options to irrigated plains than you could imagine... and Stage 3 46,3 km 3 h and 15 min make the route fit for cycling: Medellín an "Augustus" historical heritage. castle, Badajoz and Mérida cities, the la er Casas de Don Pedro Orellana declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO; Stage 4 57,7 km 4 hours
Cíjara regional reserve, Puerto Peña and Roman bridge of Mérida Sierra de los Golondrinos special protection Orellana Medellín area for birds, Orellana and Sierra de Pela Stage 5 55,6 km 3 h and 30 min areas of regional interest or Guadiana
International, a Community-wide place of Medellín Mérida importance are some of the a ractions that Stage 6 78,7 km 5 h and 30 min you will encounter by following this route.
García de Sola Reservoir Mérida Badajoz
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Each stage will offer you details and Castilblanco Badajoz Mérida Orellana landscapes that will make it singular Villarta de los Montes Medellín
Casas de Don Pedro badajoz GUADIANA NATURE TRAIL
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326 kms 2,1 %
6 stages 15 towns
STAGES Guadiana river and Muslim castle of Badajoz Stage 1 49,3 km 4 h and 15 min The Guadiana Nature Trail runs for about
1004 Km along this river bed, from its source Villarta de los Montes Castilblanco in the Ruidera lakes until the border with You will discover remote protected areas Stage 2 60,6 km 4 h and 15 min Portugal. The stretch in Extremadura, which where the fauna shall hardly stop by your runs entirely through the Badajoz province footsteps; so much amount of water that you Casas de Don Pedro has been divided into six stages totalling 326 won't believe if you don't see it, the most fertile Castilblanco km, introducing the required options to irrigated plains than you could imagine... and Stage 3 46,3 km 3 h and 15 min make the route fit for cycling: Medellín an "Augustus" historical heritage. castle, Badajoz and Mérida cities, the la er Casas de Don Pedro Orellana declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO; Stage 4 57,7 km 4 hours
Cíjara regional reserve, Puerto Peña and Roman bridge of Mérida Sierra de los Golondrinos special protection Orellana Medellín area for birds, Orellana and Sierra de Pela Stage 5 55,6 km 3 h and 30 min areas of regional interest or Guadiana
International, a Community-wide place of Medellín Mérida importance are some of the a ractions that Stage 6 78,7 km 5 h and 30 min you will encounter by following this route.
García de Sola Reservoir Mérida Badajoz
8 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > NATURE TRAILS > GUADIANA NATURE TRAIL GUADIANA NATURE TRAIL < NATURE TRAILS < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 9 VILLUERCAS NATURE TRAIL
Estrecho de la Peña
The Guadalupe monastery and the ROUTE DATA geopark you will stun you
Over the course of its 65 Km, the path of MAP Villuercas Nature Trail is full of contrasts that runs along the south side of the Villuercas Royal Monastery of Guadalupe Puerto de San Vicente Ibores Jara geopark, taking you to emblematic Cáceres places such as the Peña strait or the Guadalupe Monastery, a World Heritage Site, Guadalupe to finally reach Logrosán passing though Logrosán Cañamero. Las Villuercas Nature Trail also lets you link to the Vegas del Guadiana-Villuercas Green The route is divided into two stages of Way, which will lead you up to Villanueva data approximately 30 Km each but let not its de La Serena and the Guadiana Nature relatively short distance trick you: the terrain Trail. Also treading along the Geopark Path, 68,4 kms 4,5 % of Villuercas with deep valleys and steep it will in turn connect you to the Tagus 2 stages 5 towns mountains dominated by the imposing Nature Trail: Keep biking! presence of the Guadalupe monastery make STAGES up one of the most spectacular landscapes in Extremadura... and a route quite difficult to do. Charco de la Nutria Stage 1 34,8 km 2 h and 50 min As always we recommend you to get the MTB route track, which may be downloaded from web extremadurab .gobex.es in several Puerto de San Vicente Guadalupe formats, so that your cycle-touring experience Stage 2 33,6 km 3 hours becomes easy.
Old train station (Logrosán) Guadalupe Logrosán 10 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > NATURE TRAILS > VILLUERCAS NATURE TRAIL VILLUERCAS NATURE TRAIL < NATURE TRAILS < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 11 VILLUERCAS NATURE TRAIL
Estrecho de la Peña
The Guadalupe monastery and the ROUTE DATA geopark you will stun you
Over the course of its 65 Km, the path of MAP Villuercas Nature Trail is full of contrasts that runs along the south side of the Villuercas Royal Monastery of Guadalupe Puerto de San Vicente Ibores Jara geopark, taking you to emblematic Cáceres places such as the Peña strait or the Guadalupe Monastery, a World Heritage Site, Guadalupe to finally reach Logrosán passing though Logrosán Cañamero. Las Villuercas Nature Trail also lets you link to the Vegas del Guadiana-Villuercas Green The route is divided into two stages of Way, which will lead you up to Villanueva data approximately 30 Km each but let not its de La Serena and the Guadiana Nature relatively short distance trick you: the terrain Trail. Also treading along the Geopark Path, 68,4 kms 4,5 % of Villuercas with deep valleys and steep it will in turn connect you to the Tagus 2 stages 5 towns mountains dominated by the imposing Nature Trail: Keep biking! presence of the Guadalupe monastery make STAGES up one of the most spectacular landscapes in Extremadura... and a route quite difficult to do. Charco de la Nutria Stage 1 34,8 km 2 h and 50 min As always we recommend you to get the MTB route track, which may be downloaded from web extremadurab .gobex.es in several Puerto de San Vicente Guadalupe formats, so that your cycle-touring experience Stage 2 33,6 km 3 hours becomes easy.
Old train station (Logrosán) Guadalupe Logrosán 10 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > NATURE TRAILS > VILLUERCAS NATURE TRAIL VILLUERCAS NATURE TRAIL < NATURE TRAILS < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 11 ROUTE DATA
MAP Bohonal Serradilla de Ibor Garrovillas Toril Garvín de Alconetar Alcántara Puente Carbajo del Arzobispo Cedillo
Cáceres
TAGUS NATURE TRAIL datA 355 kms 3,4 %
8 stages 22 towns Just the crossing of the Alcántara Roman Bridge with your mountain STAGES bike makes this a worthy trail Stage 1 31,3 km 2 h and 15 min The Tagus Nature Trail runs for more than 850 Km from its start in the Teruel province Puente del Arzobispo Garvín Roman bridge of Alcántara until its end in Cáceres; a journey along the Stage 2 27,9 km 2 hours longest river of the Iberian peninsula whose last sector, about 355 Km divided into 7 Garvín Bohonal de Ibor stages designed for MTB, passes through Stage 3 56,8 km 2 hours Extremadura. Don't hesitate, this is one of the best options you may have to explore the entire Its natural wealth is overwhelming: Bohonal de Ibor Toril Cáceres province from east to west and Villuercas Ibores Jara geopark, Monfragüe Stage 4 54,3 km 4 h and 30 min visit the most emblematic protected national park and biosphere reserve, Sierra natural areas in Extremadura. de San Pedro area of regional interest, Tagus Toril Serradilla Stage 5 57,8 km 4 h and 30 min International natural park, etc. Does something else gives you more? Here the Serradilla Garrovillas de Alconétar imperial eagles will look at you pass by as if Stage 6 46,1 km 3 h and 45 min you were the species in danger of extinction. Rest area (Salor river) And to avoid any sort of danger, at least not Garrovillas de Alconétar Alcántara ge ing lost, we remind you that you have the Etapa 7 46,2 km 3 h y 30 min MTB route track in several formats at your disposal which may be downloaded from web: Alcántara Carbajo Etapa 8 34,9 km 3 horas www.extremadurab .com
Portilla del Tiétar (P.N. de Monfragüe) Carbajo Cedillo
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MAP Bohonal Serradilla de Ibor Garrovillas Toril Garvín de Alconetar Alcántara Puente Carbajo del Arzobispo Cedillo
Cáceres
TAGUS NATURE TRAIL datA 355 kms 3,4 %
8 stages 22 towns Just the crossing of the Alcántara Roman Bridge with your mountain STAGES bike makes this a worthy trail Stage 1 31,3 km 2 h and 15 min The Tagus Nature Trail runs for more than 850 Km from its start in the Teruel province Puente del Arzobispo Garvín Roman bridge of Alcántara until its end in Cáceres; a journey along the Stage 2 27,9 km 2 hours longest river of the Iberian peninsula whose last sector, about 355 Km divided into 7 Garvín Bohonal de Ibor stages designed for MTB, passes through Stage 3 56,8 km 2 hours Extremadura. Don't hesitate, this is one of the best options you may have to explore the entire Its natural wealth is overwhelming: Bohonal de Ibor Toril Cáceres province from east to west and Villuercas Ibores Jara geopark, Monfragüe Stage 4 54,3 km 4 h and 30 min visit the most emblematic protected national park and biosphere reserve, Sierra natural areas in Extremadura. de San Pedro area of regional interest, Tagus Toril Serradilla Stage 5 57,8 km 4 h and 30 min International natural park, etc. Does something else gives you more? Here the Serradilla Garrovillas de Alconétar imperial eagles will look at you pass by as if Stage 6 46,1 km 3 h and 45 min you were the species in danger of extinction. Rest area (Salor river) And to avoid any sort of danger, at least not Garrovillas de Alconétar Alcántara ge ing lost, we remind you that you have the Etapa 7 46,2 km 3 h y 30 min MTB route track in several formats at your disposal which may be downloaded from web: Alcántara Carbajo Etapa 8 34,9 km 3 horas www.extremadurab .com
Portilla del Tiétar (P.N. de Monfragüe) Carbajo Cedillo
12 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > NATURE TRAILS > TAGUS NATURE TRAIL TAGUS NATURE TRAIL < NATURE TRAILS < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 13 CÁCERES – BADAJOZ CORRIDOR NATURE TRAIL
Sunflower crops
ROUTE DATA Extremadura is both: Cáceres and Badajoz. So here they are. MAP This route will connect the capitals of Extremadura, Cáceres and Badajoz, which in itself is already an incentive taking into Cáceres account that Cáceres has been declared a Plaza Mayor of Cáceres Puebla de Obando Cáceres World Heritage Site by UNESCO and the Badajoz, apart from having a beautiful Badajoz fortress or colourful places such as the Plaza badajoz Alta, it is the most vibrant city in the region. This corridor enables you to use the Cáceres- The 110 km of the corridor are divided into Tagus Nature Trail link, to unite this last route two stages that pass through protected with the Guadiana Nature Trail, thus creating data natural areas of great importance such as a trail hub between the two great journeys for Llanos de Cáceres and Sierra de Fuentes MTB in Extremadura. 110 kms 1,9 % special bird protection areas or Sierra de San Pedro area of regional interest, this la er 2 stages 5 towns being one of the best representations of the
Mediterranean forest of the peninsula. San Pedro Mountains stages Yes, this is a wild ride for sure, but has a lot of Stage 1 53,2 km 3 h and 45 min countryside and few towns, therefore you need need to go prepared; the MTB route Cáceres Puebla de Obando tracks which may be downloaded from web extremadurab .gobex.es will be of great help Stage 2 57,1 km 4 h and 15 min in this adventure. C.I. ambiental del corredor ecofluvial río Zapatón Puebla de Obando Badajoz
14 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > NATURE TRAILS > CÁCERES-BADAJOZ CÁCERES-BADAJOZ < NATURE TRAILS < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 15 CÁCERES – BADAJOZ CORRIDOR NATURE TRAIL
Sunflower crops
ROUTE DATA Extremadura is both: Cáceres and Badajoz. So here they are. MAP This route will connect the capitals of Extremadura, Cáceres and Badajoz, which in itself is already an incentive taking into Cáceres account that Cáceres has been declared a Plaza Mayor of Cáceres Puebla de Obando Cáceres World Heritage Site by UNESCO and the Badajoz, apart from having a beautiful Badajoz fortress or colourful places such as the Plaza badajoz Alta, it is the most vibrant city in the region. This corridor enables you to use the Cáceres- The 110 km of the corridor are divided into Tagus Nature Trail link, to unite this last route two stages that pass through protected with the Guadiana Nature Trail, thus creating data natural areas of great importance such as a trail hub between the two great journeys for Llanos de Cáceres and Sierra de Fuentes MTB in Extremadura. 110 kms 1,9 % special bird protection areas or Sierra de San Pedro area of regional interest, this la er 2 stages 5 towns being one of the best representations of the
Mediterranean forest of the peninsula. San Pedro Mountains stages Yes, this is a wild ride for sure, but has a lot of Stage 1 53,2 km 3 h and 45 min countryside and few towns, therefore you need need to go prepared; the MTB route Cáceres Puebla de Obando tracks which may be downloaded from web extremadurab .gobex.es will be of great help Stage 2 57,1 km 4 h and 15 min in this adventure. C.I. ambiental del corredor ecofluvial río Zapatón Puebla de Obando Badajoz
14 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > NATURE TRAILS > CÁCERES-BADAJOZ CÁCERES-BADAJOZ < NATURE TRAILS < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 15 la vía de la plata (The Silver Route)
The Vía de La Plata, which runs from Seville to Gijón, was one of the main roads that provided 5 stages transportation in Hispania during the Roman Empire, crossing the peninsula from south to north. 339 km long A path use dover the centuries by vía de la plata the Visigoths, Muslims, Sephardic 10 preserved areas Jews and Christians that has The oldest of the roads... continued to play an important role a new experience. in the transportation network of 2 World Heritage Sites the Iberian peninsula even to day.
Zinaztli Blog Bicigrino
Its characteris The Vía de La Plata is more natural great adventure and if compared to the you've "mastered" the "manufactured" roads of the French Route previously you can French route. The natural and check for yourself that you are on one landscape wealth is beyond of the most beautiful and spectacular doubt. More over, it has that cycletourism routes. pilgrim environment which give www.bicigrino.com sit its charm.
16 EXTREMADURA MTB > ROUTES MTB > VÍA DE LA PLATA VÍA DE LA PLATA < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 17 la vía de la plata (The Silver Route)
The Vía de La Plata, which runs from Seville to Gijón, was one of the main roads that provided 5 stages transportation in Hispania during the Roman Empire, crossing the peninsula from south to north. 339 km long A path use dover the centuries by vía de la plata the Visigoths, Muslims, Sephardic 10 preserved areas Jews and Christians that has The oldest of the roads... continued to play an important role a new experience. in the transportation network of 2 World Heritage Sites the Iberian peninsula even to day.
Zinaztli Blog Bicigrino
Its characteris The Vía de La Plata is more natural great adventure and if compared to the you've "mastered" the "manufactured" roads of the French Route previously you can French route. The natural and check for yourself that you are on one landscape wealth is beyond of the most beautiful and spectacular doubt. More over, it has that cycletourism routes. pilgrim environment which give www.bicigrino.com sit its charm.
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Baños de Montemayor
Carcaboso Plasencia Cáceres Cáceres
LA VÍA DE LA PLATA Mérida badajoz Zafra
The Vía de La Plata is a classic, one of Monesterio the major European path ways datA
339 km 2,2 % Considering the secular nature of pilgrim way towards Santiago de Compostela, the Vía de la 25 Floripes Tower (centre) at the Alcántara reservoir 5 stages 23 towns Plata is usually done from south to north. The stretch in Extremadura therefore begins at STAGEs Monesterio, where the province of Seville just Stage 1 47,3 km 2 h and 30 min ends and Badajoz starts and goes up to Baños The stretch in Extremadura is probably the de Montemayor, the last town in the province part which conserves the most number of of Cáceres before entering Salamanca. elements linked to the original road, and it Monesterio Zafra Two World Heritage sites, Cáceres and Mérida; appears in numerous sections. Bridges, Stage 2 62,6 km 3 h and 15 min the manor of Zafra; wineries at Tierra de temples, arches, milestones, theatres and Roman baths await you on the way. Barros; the Roman town of Cáparra; the Zafra Mérida Almohad wall of Galisteo, the hot springs of Stage 3 72,6 km 3 h and 45 min Baños de Montemayor... and in between them the Cornalvo nature reserve, the San Pedro Mérida Cáceres mountain range, the plains of Cáceres and Stage 4 81,4 km 4 h and 15 min Sierra de Fuentes, the Central Mountain Range, etc. A route filled with history, culture, nature Cáceres Carcaboso and gastronomy and those who love long Stage 5 75,1 km 3 h and 55 min bicycle tours would enormously enjoy: Have a good journey! Iberian ham, one of the Silver Route stars Baños de Montemayor Spa Carcaboso Baños de Montemayor
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Baños de Montemayor
Carcaboso Plasencia Cáceres Cáceres
LA VÍA DE LA PLATA Mérida badajoz Zafra
The Vía de La Plata is a classic, one of Monesterio the major European path ways datA
339 km 2,2 % Considering the secular nature of pilgrim way towards Santiago de Compostela, the Vía de la 25 Floripes Tower (centre) at the Alcántara reservoir 5 stages 23 towns Plata is usually done from south to north. The stretch in Extremadura therefore begins at STAGEs Monesterio, where the province of Seville just Stage 1 47,3 km 2 h and 30 min ends and Badajoz starts and goes up to Baños The stretch in Extremadura is probably the de Montemayor, the last town in the province part which conserves the most number of of Cáceres before entering Salamanca. elements linked to the original road, and it Monesterio Zafra Two World Heritage sites, Cáceres and Mérida; appears in numerous sections. Bridges, Stage 2 62,6 km 3 h and 15 min the manor of Zafra; wineries at Tierra de temples, arches, milestones, theatres and Roman baths await you on the way. Barros; the Roman town of Cáparra; the Zafra Mérida Almohad wall of Galisteo, the hot springs of Stage 3 72,6 km 3 h and 45 min Baños de Montemayor... and in between them the Cornalvo nature reserve, the San Pedro Mérida Cáceres mountain range, the plains of Cáceres and Stage 4 81,4 km 4 h and 15 min Sierra de Fuentes, the Central Mountain Range, etc. A route filled with history, culture, nature Cáceres Carcaboso and gastronomy and those who love long Stage 5 75,1 km 3 h and 55 min bicycle tours would enormously enjoy: Have a good journey! Iberian ham, one of the Silver Route stars Baños de Montemayor Spa Carcaboso Baños de Montemayor
18 EXTREMADURA MTB > ROUTES MTB > VÍA DE LA PLATA VÍA DE LA PLATA < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 19 vías verdes (Green routes)
The so-called green routes replace the old railway routes, mostly mining routes, 1 Green Route which with the passage of time had lost all their usefulness. This unique distinctive feature makes them routes which are 57.7 km long vía verde suitable for any type of bicycle tourism vegas del guadiana fan, owing to its low difficulty level. 6 preserved areas and las villuercas If you want to disconnect and if you are the one who feels the call of nature and Biking along the irrigation areas your bike, your alternative is the Vía Verde 2 provinces of Extremadura Vegas del Guadiana and las Villuercas.
Mundo GEO This Green Route is The Route is an extremely spectacular the perfect way to option, as it criss crosses through get to know one of meadows, wetlands, and crops. The the most interesting areas of Green Route connects the provinces of Cáceres and Extremadura. Its 56 kilometres Badajoz and enters into the largest wintering area of stretch and fairly level roads cranes coming from north Europe. makes it ideal for all sorts of public. Recommendable! www.mundo-geo.es Ten getaways to disconnect in Extremadura www.diariovasco.com
20 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > VÍAS VERDES VÍAS VERDES < ROUTES MTB < EXTREMADURA MTB 21 vías verdes (Green routes)
The so-called green routes replace the old railway routes, mostly mining routes, 1 Green Route which with the passage of time had lost all their usefulness. This unique distinctive feature makes them routes which are 57.7 km long vía verde suitable for any type of bicycle tourism vegas del guadiana fan, owing to its low difficulty level. 6 preserved areas and las villuercas If you want to disconnect and if you are the one who feels the call of nature and Biking along the irrigation areas your bike, your alternative is the Vía Verde 2 provinces of Extremadura Vegas del Guadiana and las Villuercas.
Mundo GEO This Green Route is The Route is an extremely spectacular the perfect way to option, as it criss crosses through get to know one of meadows, wetlands, and crops. The the most interesting areas of Green Route connects the provinces of Cáceres and Extremadura. Its 56 kilometres Badajoz and enters into the largest wintering area of stretch and fairly level roads cranes coming from north Europe. makes it ideal for all sorts of public. Recommendable! www.mundo-geo.es Ten getaways to disconnect in Extremadura www.diariovasco.com
20 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > VÍAS VERDES VÍAS VERDES < ROUTES MTB < EXTREMADURA MTB 21 vía verde vegas del guadiana AND villuercas
The irrigation areas of the Guadiana river plains present a very different face: green and water
This railway line project was started during Visit to the interepretation centre and the Costanaza mine the the twenties with a plan to connect Villanueva de La Serena and Talavera de la Reina, i.e. the river beds of the Tagus and ROUTE DATA Guadiana. However it never came to operate Train station of Logrosán and its construction was definitively MAP abandoned in the sixties. Converted into a Green Route its current path connects the railway stations of Villanueva de Despite the fact that it is a long route, it is La Serena, in Badajoz province and Logrosán, a very convenient to traverse, as its average Logrosán town located inside the Villuercas-Ibores-Jara slope is barely over 1%. But if you want geopark of Cáceres province whose more, you may connect with the Natural remarkable mining past may be know by Path of Villuercas at Logrosán or with the Villanueva de la Serena visiting the Costanaza mine and its Guadiana at Villanueva de La Serena. interpretation centre. The 57.7 km. route passes through corn, rice and fruit trees fields of the Guadiana river plans, a surprising fertile landscape which DATA AND PROFILE each year a racts thousands of wintering birds, especially the tall cranes, therefore it 57,7 km 1 stage 1,2% has several environmental protection 4 towns 3 h and 45 min measures put in place. We're sure here you will discover a very different Extremadura. Old train station of Madrigalejo Cranes Logrosán Villanueva de la Serena
22 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > VÍAS VERDES > VEGAS DEL GUADIANA AND VILLUERCAS VEGAS DEL GUADIANA AND VILLUERCAS < VÍAS VERDES < ROUTES MTB < EXTREMADURA MTB 23 vía verde vegas del guadiana AND villuercas
The irrigation areas of the Guadiana river plains present a very different face: green and water
This railway line project was started during Visit to the interepretation centre and the Costanaza mine the the twenties with a plan to connect Villanueva de La Serena and Talavera de la Reina, i.e. the river beds of the Tagus and ROUTE DATA Guadiana. However it never came to operate Train station of Logrosán and its construction was definitively MAP abandoned in the sixties. Converted into a Green Route its current path connects the railway stations of Villanueva de Despite the fact that it is a long route, it is La Serena, in Badajoz province and Logrosán, a very convenient to traverse, as its average Logrosán town located inside the Villuercas-Ibores-Jara slope is barely over 1%. But if you want geopark of Cáceres province whose more, you may connect with the Natural remarkable mining past may be know by Path of Villuercas at Logrosán or with the Villanueva de la Serena visiting the Costanaza mine and its Guadiana at Villanueva de La Serena. interpretation centre. The 57.7 km. route passes through corn, rice and fruit trees fields of the Guadiana river plans, a surprising fertile landscape which DATA AND PROFILE each year a racts thousands of wintering birds, especially the tall cranes, therefore it 57,7 km 1 stage 1,2% has several environmental protection 4 towns 3 h and 45 min measures put in place. We're sure here you will discover a very different Extremadura. Old train station of Madrigalejo Cranes Logrosán Villanueva de la Serena
22 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > VÍAS VERDES > VEGAS DEL GUADIANA AND VILLUERCAS VEGAS DEL GUADIANA AND VILLUERCAS < VÍAS VERDES < ROUTES MTB < EXTREMADURA MTB 23 Cáceres-Los Barruecos Circular
Los Barruecos natural SHORT AND monument, a unique spot
Alone, with friends or with family, MID DISTANCE cycling is in fashion: with these routes we make it easy for you We propose you to do some routes in one or two stages, ideal for day Passage through trips or on weekends. Most of geopark them also function as links History, nature and between longer routes, which 4 routes and 6 stages geology at Villuercas means that if you long for more and Ibores just continue biking. 245 km long
8 preserved areas Cáceres - Natural Path of the Tagus Link 2 World Heritage Sites Roman milestones and steppe birds
Blogspot.com Peña los Perdíos (Don Benito) Numerous stork What in principle became a proposal nests on large which emerged almost by accident, granite boulders finally became a reality on a Saturday transerena and many horses welcome us to the in mid-September. Barruecos Natural Monument. The so-called Transerena or King's Path would Castles, mountains and plains: become a long but an unforge able day for 15 mates. La Serena region on MTB Cáceres-Barruecos Circular www.oscarylolaenbici.blogspot.com Transerena www.mtblosperdios.blogspot.com
24 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > SHORT AND MID DISTANCE SHORT AND MID DISTANCE < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 25 Cáceres-Los Barruecos Circular
Los Barruecos natural SHORT AND monument, a unique spot
Alone, with friends or with family, MID DISTANCE cycling is in fashion: with these routes we make it easy for you We propose you to do some routes in one or two stages, ideal for day Passage through trips or on weekends. Most of geopark them also function as links History, nature and between longer routes, which 4 routes and 6 stages geology at Villuercas means that if you long for more and Ibores just continue biking. 245 km long
8 preserved areas Cáceres - Natural Path of the Tagus Link 2 World Heritage Sites Roman milestones and steppe birds
Blogspot.com Peña los Perdíos (Don Benito) Numerous stork What in principle became a proposal nests on large which emerged almost by accident, granite boulders finally became a reality on a Saturday transerena and many horses welcome us to the in mid-September. Barruecos Natural Monument. The so-called Transerena or King's Path would Castles, mountains and plains: become a long but an unforge able day for 15 mates. La Serena region on MTB Cáceres-Barruecos Circular www.oscarylolaenbici.blogspot.com Transerena www.mtblosperdios.blogspot.com
24 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > SHORT AND MID DISTANCE SHORT AND MID DISTANCE < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 25 Complete or by sections it is an ideal CÁCERES los BARRUECOS route to do with family CIRCULAR
Picnic area
The route starts and ends at Cáceres, an ideal proposal for those who spend a few days in this ROUTE DATA city declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO Access to Vostell-Malpartida Museum and would like to explore its surroundings MAP more in-depth. Especially the Barruecos natural monument in Malpartida de Cáceres, where the avant-garde art and nature live in The route coincides with part of the Natural harmony: starting from the Vostell-Malpartida Path of Cáceres-Badajoz corridor, this is Museum work the brilliant works of the how you will be able to follow it as Cáceres German artist can be seen up to the granite signposted. However download its track Malpartida Cáceres boulders sca ered over this amazing natural from www.extremadurab .com to make it de Cáceres landscape. a lot more clear. Valdesalor The route, which follows the signposting of a variant of the Natural Path of the Cáceres- Badajoz corridor, will also take you through a part of the special bird protection area in DATA AND PROFILE Llanos de Cáceres and Sierra de Fuentes, where it is very likely that you will see great 56,2 km 1 stage 1,1 % bustards, li le bustards, montagu's harriers, 3 towns 4 hours Iberian grouses etc. A recommendation: take your binoculars and you ll be glad you did.
Los Barruecos Great bustard on courtship display Cáceres Cáceres 26 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > SHORT AND MID DISTANCE > CÁCERES-LOS BARRUECOS CIRCULAR CÁCERES-LOS BARRUECOS CIRCULAR < SHORT AND MID DISTANCE < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 27 Complete or by sections it is an ideal CÁCERES los BARRUECOS route to do with family CIRCULAR
Picnic area
The route starts and ends at Cáceres, an ideal proposal for those who spend a few days in this ROUTE DATA city declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO Access to Vostell-Malpartida Museum and would like to explore its surroundings MAP more in-depth. Especially the Barruecos natural monument in Malpartida de Cáceres, where the avant-garde art and nature live in The route coincides with part of the Natural harmony: starting from the Vostell-Malpartida Path of Cáceres-Badajoz corridor, this is Museum work the brilliant works of the how you will be able to follow it as Cáceres German artist can be seen up to the granite signposted. However download its track Malpartida Cáceres boulders sca ered over this amazing natural from www.extremadurab .com to make it de Cáceres landscape. a lot more clear. Valdesalor The route, which follows the signposting of a variant of the Natural Path of the Cáceres- Badajoz corridor, will also take you through a part of the special bird protection area in DATA AND PROFILE Llanos de Cáceres and Sierra de Fuentes, where it is very likely that you will see great 56,2 km 1 stage 1,1 % bustards, li le bustards, montagu's harriers, 3 towns 4 hours Iberian grouses etc. A recommendation: take your binoculars and you ll be glad you did.
Los Barruecos Great bustard on courtship display Cáceres Cáceres 26 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > SHORT AND MID DISTANCE > CÁCERES-LOS BARRUECOS CIRCULAR CÁCERES-LOS BARRUECOS CIRCULAR < SHORT AND MID DISTANCE < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 27 The Passage Through Geopark is MTB PASSAGE in its purest state: nature and action! THROUGH GEOPARK Square and monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe ROUTE DATA
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Bohonal de Ibor
Cáceres Chestnut trees forest Navalvillar The Passage Through Geopark coincides with de Ibor part of the section of the Jerónimos Way, one of the pilgrimage tracks to Guadalupe that Guadalupe connects its monastery to the one at Yuste, in the La Vera region. This in reality allows you This route has everything: geology, to cross the Villuercas-Ibores-Jara geopark exuberant flora, unique fauna, pilgrim data from north to south or vice versa, and also tradition, historical heritage, culture, etc., linking the MTB routes of the Natural Path of and a few respectable slopes. But you may 63,2 km 2 stages Villuercas and the Natural Path of the Tagus. be rest assured that it will be worth 4,6 % 4 towns The route consists of two quite demanding the effort. stages, surpassing valleys and mountains that STAGES spring up offering a unique landscape known as the apalachense relief. Oak forests and Stage 1 30,9 km 2 h and 45 min centennial chestnut trees such as those in Calabazas; the Cueva de Castañar natural monument, spectacular karst cavity; the Bohonal de Ibor Navalvillar de Ibor Humilladero chapel, etc., and of course the Stage 2 32,3 km 2 h and 50 min Guadalupe monastery, the Mudejar jewel of Extremadura declared a World Heritage Site.
Castaños de Calabazas Castañar de Ibor cave Navalvillar de Ibor Guadalupe 28 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > SHORT AND MID DISTANCE > PASSAGE THROUGH GEOPARK PASSAGE THROUGH GEOPARK < SHORT AND MID DISTANCE < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 29 The Passage Through Geopark is MTB PASSAGE in its purest state: nature and action! THROUGH GEOPARK Square and monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe ROUTE DATA
MAP
Bohonal de Ibor
Cáceres Chestnut trees forest Navalvillar The Passage Through Geopark coincides with de Ibor part of the section of the Jerónimos Way, one of the pilgrimage tracks to Guadalupe that Guadalupe connects its monastery to the one at Yuste, in the La Vera region. This in reality allows you This route has everything: geology, to cross the Villuercas-Ibores-Jara geopark exuberant flora, unique fauna, pilgrim data from north to south or vice versa, and also tradition, historical heritage, culture, etc., linking the MTB routes of the Natural Path of and a few respectable slopes. But you may 63,2 km 2 stages Villuercas and the Natural Path of the Tagus. be rest assured that it will be worth 4,6 % 4 towns The route consists of two quite demanding the effort. stages, surpassing valleys and mountains that STAGES spring up offering a unique landscape known as the apalachense relief. Oak forests and Stage 1 30,9 km 2 h and 45 min centennial chestnut trees such as those in Calabazas; the Cueva de Castañar natural monument, spectacular karst cavity; the Bohonal de Ibor Navalvillar de Ibor Humilladero chapel, etc., and of course the Stage 2 32,3 km 2 h and 50 min Guadalupe monastery, the Mudejar jewel of Extremadura declared a World Heritage Site.
Castaños de Calabazas Castañar de Ibor cave Navalvillar de Ibor Guadalupe 28 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > SHORT AND MID DISTANCE > PASSAGE THROUGH GEOPARK PASSAGE THROUGH GEOPARK < SHORT AND MID DISTANCE < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 29 CÁCERES NATURAL PATH OF TAGUS LINK
The route runs through a stretch of the Via de la Plata where you may still find some old Roman milestones Cáceres, 2015's Spanish Gastronomy Capital
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The route which is designed to be done on a Tajo riverbanks single day, will allow you to connect the MAP Natural Path of the Tagus with Cáceres, whose monumental site is recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Except while going out of Cáceres the route It is also a good option to do a round trip from follows the path of the Vía de la Plata, thus Camino Natural the capital of Cáceres thus ge ing to know a del Tajo you may follow its signposting. However stretch of the Via de la Plata, with whose path Casar de Cáceres we recommend you to download the MTB Cáceres it coincides for the most part and the Roman track from www.extremadurab .com Cáceres milestones that it still conserves. Almost the entire route also runs along the boundary of the protected natural area of Llanos de Cáceres and Sierra de Fuentes, therefore if you make the effort to take an interest in it you will have many opportunities to observe steppe birds DATA AND PROFILE such as great bustards. 27,9 km 1 stage 2,4 % And don't forget that you'll pass by Casar de Cáceres, the town which is the cradle of our 2 towns 2 hours internationally famous cheese: torta del Casar. It is well worth a stop. Roman milestones at the road Vía de la Plata (The Silver Route) Cáceres Camino Natural del Tajo
30 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > SHORT AND MID DISTANCE > CÁCERES - NATURAL PATH OF THE TAGUS LINK CÁCERES - NATURAL PATH OF THE TAGUS LINK < SHORT AND MID DISTANCE < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 31 CÁCERES NATURAL PATH OF TAGUS LINK
The route runs through a stretch of the Via de la Plata where you may still find some old Roman milestones Cáceres, 2015's Spanish Gastronomy Capital
ROUTE DATA
The route which is designed to be done on a Tajo riverbanks single day, will allow you to connect the MAP Natural Path of the Tagus with Cáceres, whose monumental site is recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Except while going out of Cáceres the route It is also a good option to do a round trip from follows the path of the Vía de la Plata, thus Camino Natural the capital of Cáceres thus ge ing to know a del Tajo you may follow its signposting. However stretch of the Via de la Plata, with whose path Casar de Cáceres we recommend you to download the MTB Cáceres it coincides for the most part and the Roman track from www.extremadurab .com Cáceres milestones that it still conserves. Almost the entire route also runs along the boundary of the protected natural area of Llanos de Cáceres and Sierra de Fuentes, therefore if you make the effort to take an interest in it you will have many opportunities to observe steppe birds DATA AND PROFILE such as great bustards. 27,9 km 1 stage 2,4 % And don't forget that you'll pass by Casar de Cáceres, the town which is the cradle of our 2 towns 2 hours internationally famous cheese: torta del Casar. It is well worth a stop. Roman milestones at the road Vía de la Plata (The Silver Route) Cáceres Camino Natural del Tajo
30 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > SHORT AND MID DISTANCE > CÁCERES - NATURAL PATH OF THE TAGUS LINK CÁCERES - NATURAL PATH OF THE TAGUS LINK < SHORT AND MID DISTANCE < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 31 25
The Transerena is a route filled with contrasts, a very interesting TRANSERENA one to do on MTB Castle of Capilla
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Villanueva de la Serena Dolmen and castle (background) of Magacela Castuera The Transerena or Twine of the King's Path (GR Capilla 115) runs through the La Serena region from east to west in two stages, the first through a badajoz more abrupt and mountainous terrain than the One of the advantages offered by this route, second, that passes through the dry land crops apart from its many a ractions, is that it and grasslands of the llanos serones. will allow you to connect from Villanueva de From its start at Capilla, at the foot of its La Serena to Vía Verde Vegas del Guadiana data magnificent castle, the route promises fun with and Villuercas or with the Natural Path of its winding nature through the special bird the Guadiana. 98,5 km 2 stage protection areas "Sierras de Peñalsordo and Capilla" and "La Serena and Sierras Periféricas" 2,6 % 7 towns where you need to carefully watch towards the STAGES sky apart from the road. The castles of Almorchón, Benquerencia and Magacela, along Stage 1 56,8 km 4 h and 45 min with its dolmen; or the elm grove of the chapel of Belén are some of its a ractions. You will also Capilla Castuera have the gastronomic fare, with star products Stage 2 42,2 km 3 hours such as Castuera turrón or the La Serena Designation of Origin Cheese. Guadalefra ford La Serena reservoir Castuera Villanueva de la Serena 32 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > SHORT AND MID DISTANCE > TRANSERENA TRANSERENA < SHORT AND MID DISTANCE < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 33 25
The Transerena is a route filled with contrasts, a very interesting TRANSERENA one to do on MTB Castle of Capilla
ROUTE DATA
MAP
Villanueva de la Serena Dolmen and castle (background) of Magacela Castuera The Transerena or Twine of the King's Path (GR Capilla 115) runs through the La Serena region from east to west in two stages, the first through a badajoz more abrupt and mountainous terrain than the One of the advantages offered by this route, second, that passes through the dry land crops apart from its many a ractions, is that it and grasslands of the llanos serones. will allow you to connect from Villanueva de From its start at Capilla, at the foot of its La Serena to Vía Verde Vegas del Guadiana data magnificent castle, the route promises fun with and Villuercas or with the Natural Path of its winding nature through the special bird the Guadiana. 98,5 km 2 stage protection areas "Sierras de Peñalsordo and Capilla" and "La Serena and Sierras Periféricas" 2,6 % 7 towns where you need to carefully watch towards the STAGES sky apart from the road. The castles of Almorchón, Benquerencia and Magacela, along Stage 1 56,8 km 4 h and 45 min with its dolmen; or the elm grove of the chapel of Belén are some of its a ractions. You will also Capilla Castuera have the gastronomic fare, with star products Stage 2 42,2 km 3 hours such as Castuera turrón or the La Serena Designation of Origin Cheese. Guadalefra ford La Serena reservoir Castuera Villanueva de la Serena 32 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > SHORT AND MID DISTANCE > TRANSERENA TRANSERENA < SHORT AND MID DISTANCE < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 33 eurovelo
Eurovelo is a European long distance cycling network which aims to connect the European continent through fourteen long 5 stages paths, crossing from from one end to another and connecting the main cities and tourist areas. 349 km long eurovelo-1 (Ev1) In Spain, the Eurovelo 1 (EV1) route The Atlantic Route runs from Irún, on the national 10 preserved areas Extremadura from north to south boundary with France, up to Ayamonte, on the southern border with Portugal, following the route of 2 World Heritage Sites the Via de la Plata in Extremadura.
Blog: Journal of the Traveller 2 people cycling Eurovelo: Europe by bicycle On the quiet paths Eurovelo consists of 14 long-distance of Extremadura routes that pass through the entire we were able to European continent. The physical observe interesting birds such as effort, paused visit, at our own pace, without doubt, the common stork and the black will add more to your biking experience. A good way to vulture. etc. What a beautiful forget about the car and to merge into the landscape. place! www.2peoplecycling.com www.diariodelviajero.com By Jan-Willem and Saskia By Enric Cardona
34 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > EUROVELO EUROVELO < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 35 eurovelo
Eurovelo is a European long distance cycling network which aims to connect the European continent through fourteen long 5 stages paths, crossing from from one end to another and connecting the main cities and tourist areas. 349 km long eurovelo-1 (Ev1) In Spain, the Eurovelo 1 (EV1) route The Atlantic Route runs from Irún, on the national 10 preserved areas Extremadura from north to south boundary with France, up to Ayamonte, on the southern border with Portugal, following the route of 2 World Heritage Sites the Via de la Plata in Extremadura.
Blog: Journal of the Traveller 2 people cycling Eurovelo: Europe by bicycle On the quiet paths Eurovelo consists of 14 long-distance of Extremadura routes that pass through the entire we were able to European continent. The physical observe interesting birds such as effort, paused visit, at our own pace, without doubt, the common stork and the black will add more to your biking experience. A good way to vulture. etc. What a beautiful forget about the car and to merge into the landscape. place! www.2peoplecycling.com www.diariodelviajero.com By Jan-Willem and Saskia By Enric Cardona
34 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > EUROVELO EUROVELO < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 35 ROUTE DATA
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Baños de Montemayor
Plasencia eurovelo 1 Cáceres Cáceres
The Atlantic Route Mérida badajoz
Zafra
Lthe Atlantic Route is entertainment, Monesterio sport, sustainability and culture data
Eurovelo is a real adventure; only the Atlantic 349 km 2,9 % route is made up of 8186 km! Norway, Scotland, Plaza Mayor of Cáceres 5 stages 23 towns Ireland, England, France, Portugal and of course, Spain. The stretch in Extremadura on STAGES the most part coincides with the path of the Vía Stage 1 57,3 km 2 h and 55 min de la Plata, with the novelty of addition of an The alternative route to the town of alternative to the town of Plasencia. However, Plasencia offers new a ractions to the in contrast to this the tour is proposed from route. In "El camino en datos" we analyse it north to south and the stages do not with this option, although, as always, if you Baños de Montemayor Plasencia coincide entirely. want all the information and tracks you Stage 2 89,3 km 4 h and 30 min In any case it offers countless a ractions, both may get if from www.extremadurab .com heritage wise as well as in its natural wealth, Plasencia Cáceres also taking very much into account the Stage 3 74,9 km 3 h and 45 min gastronomic aspect that will allow you to Torta del Casar discover our major products in their areas of Cáceres Mérida origin: the Iberian ham from the D.O. Dehesa de Stage 4 63,1 km 3 h and 15 min Extremadura, our best wines from the the D.O. Ribera del Guadiana, the torta del Casar with Mérida Zafra its own Designation of Origin, etc., thus this Stage 5 64 km 3 h and 15 min will give you much more taste to your biking.
Plaza Grande of Zafra Zafra Monesterio 36 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > EUROVELO > THE ATLANTIC ROUTE THE ATLANTIC ROUTE < EUROVELO < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 37 ROUTE DATA
MAP
Baños de Montemayor
Plasencia eurovelo 1 Cáceres Cáceres
The Atlantic Route Mérida badajoz
Zafra
Lthe Atlantic Route is entertainment, Monesterio sport, sustainability and culture data
Eurovelo is a real adventure; only the Atlantic 349 km 2,9 % route is made up of 8186 km! Norway, Scotland, Plaza Mayor of Cáceres 5 stages 23 towns Ireland, England, France, Portugal and of course, Spain. The stretch in Extremadura on STAGES the most part coincides with the path of the Vía Stage 1 57,3 km 2 h and 55 min de la Plata, with the novelty of addition of an The alternative route to the town of alternative to the town of Plasencia. However, Plasencia offers new a ractions to the in contrast to this the tour is proposed from route. In "El camino en datos" we analyse it north to south and the stages do not with this option, although, as always, if you Baños de Montemayor Plasencia coincide entirely. want all the information and tracks you Stage 2 89,3 km 4 h and 30 min In any case it offers countless a ractions, both may get if from www.extremadurab .com heritage wise as well as in its natural wealth, Plasencia Cáceres also taking very much into account the Stage 3 74,9 km 3 h and 45 min gastronomic aspect that will allow you to Torta del Casar discover our major products in their areas of Cáceres Mérida origin: the Iberian ham from the D.O. Dehesa de Stage 4 63,1 km 3 h and 15 min Extremadura, our best wines from the the D.O. Ribera del Guadiana, the torta del Casar with Mérida Zafra its own Designation of Origin, etc., thus this Stage 5 64 km 3 h and 15 min will give you much more taste to your biking.
Plaza Grande of Zafra Zafra Monesterio 36 EXTREMADURA MTB > MTB ROUTES > EUROVELO > THE ATLANTIC ROUTE THE ATLANTIC ROUTE < EUROVELO < MTB ROUTES < EXTREMADURA MTB 37 mtb services
A minimum of one hundred kilometres MTB of routes for all levels of difficulty.
centres Circuits mapped and marked, based on the degree of difficulty. An MTB centre is an information, guidance and help point for mountain Reception points that offer biking, associated with an equipped biking services. tourist area (MTB space) where in their surroundings, the lovers of this activity may supplement it by practising various Reception points that offer biking services. other kinds of activities such as trekking, horse riding, birding, etc. Equipment approved by IMBA (International Mountain Bicycling Association) and therefore it complies with the minimum requirements in terms of beaconing and signalling of the routes, information about them and their classification according to the level of You may find all the updated information difficulty that sportsmen will be able to about the MTB Centres on our website obtain at each one of these centres. along with information, material, photos and downloadable tracks. In short, an area open to all those interested in nature and in practising www.extremadurab .com sports, with special interest in MTB fans.
Whatever be your level, the MTB Centre will allow you to discover some of the most beautiful landscapes and ride safely: the green, blue, red or black colours determine the demanding nature of the routes from easy to hard. 38 MTB EXTREMADURA > MTB CENTRES MTB CENTRES < MTB EXTREMADURA 39 mtb services
A minimum of one hundred kilometres MTB of routes for all levels of difficulty. centres Circuits mapped and marked, based on the degree of difficulty. An MTB centre is an information, guidance and help point for mountain Reception points that offer biking, associated with an equipped biking services. tourist area (MTB space) where in their surroundings, the lovers of this activity may supplement it by practising various Reception points that offer biking services. other kinds of activities such as trekking, horse riding, birding, etc. Equipment approved by IMBA (International Mountain Bicycling Association) and therefore it complies with the minimum requirements in terms of beaconing and signalling of the routes, information about them and their classification according to the level of You may find all the updated information difficulty that sportsmen will be able to about the MTB Centres on our website obtain at each one of these centres. along with information, material, photos and downloadable tracks. In short, an area open to all those interested in nature and in practising www.extremadurab .com sports, with special interest in MTB fans.
Whatever be your level, the MTB Centre will allow you to discover some of the most beautiful landscapes and ride safely: the green, blue, red or black colours determine the demanding nature of the routes from easy to hard. 38 MTB EXTREMADURA > MTB CENTRES MTB CENTRES < MTB EXTREMADURA 39 JERTE VALLEY Los Pilones (Garganta de los Infiernos) Other information An area where you will find all the Jerte Valley MTB CENTRE information for mountain biking in the Valle del Jerte region. It is made up of 11 municipalities, with The centre which is approved centro-b -valle-del-jerte.blogspot.com.es an approximate population of by IMBA (International 11,200 inhabitants. Mountain Bicycling Association), comprises of 6 routes designed The valley has 15 natural pools spread across the area. to use for mountain biking. A total of 160 km signposted that will allow you to discover The Garganta de los Infiernos natural some of the most picturesque and reserve is the most visited protected area characteristic places of the Jerte valley, one of of Extremadura only behind the Monfragüe National Park. the most spectacular regions of Extremadura. Its paths also will allow you to travel between The Cherry Blossom festival has been the different towns of the valley. declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest.
servicES PROVIDED : Cherry blossom There are plenty of cold and crystal clear 160 Km of signposted routes water gorges in the valley that are born in the dividing mountains. The most visited for 6 differentiated routes its spectacular beauty is the Garganta de losInfiernos natural reserve and its scenery Reception and information point known as the Pylons: routes 3 and 4 will let you explore the area. Downloadable materials on each route www.turismovalledeljerte.com
Caozo Cascade (Valdastillas)
40 MTB EXTREMADURA > MTB CENTRES > JERTE VALLEY JERTE VALLEY < MTB CENTRES < MTB EXTREMADURA 41 JERTE VALLEY Los Pilones (Garganta de los Infiernos) Other information An area where you will find all the Jerte Valley MTB CENTRE information for mountain biking in the Valle del Jerte region. It is made up of 11 municipalities, with The centre which is approved centro-b -valle-del-jerte.blogspot.com.es an approximate population of by IMBA (International 11,200 inhabitants. Mountain Bicycling Association), comprises of 6 routes designed The valley has 15 natural pools spread across the area. to use for mountain biking. A total of 160 km signposted that will allow you to discover The Garganta de los Infiernos natural some of the most picturesque and reserve is the most visited protected area characteristic places of the Jerte valley, one of of Extremadura only behind the Monfragüe National Park. the most spectacular regions of Extremadura. Its paths also will allow you to travel between The Cherry Blossom festival has been the different towns of the valley. declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest. servicES PROVIDED : Cherry blossom There are plenty of cold and crystal clear 160 Km of signposted routes water gorges in the valley that are born in the dividing mountains. The most visited for 6 differentiated routes its spectacular beauty is the Garganta de losInfiernos natural reserve and its scenery Reception and information point known as the Pylons: routes 3 and 4 will let you explore the area. Downloadable materials on each route www.turismovalledeljerte.com
Caozo Cascade (Valdastillas)
40 MTB EXTREMADURA > MTB CENTRES > JERTE VALLEY JERTE VALLEY < MTB CENTRES < MTB EXTREMADURA 41 sierra de gata Other information MTB CENTRE sierra de gata It is made up of 21 municipalities, with This MTB Centre will help an approximate population of you to practice mountain 16,300 inhabitants. biking in one of the most beautiful and authentic regions of 5 of its towns have been declared as Heritage of Cultural Interest under the Extremadura: the Sierra de Gata region. Historical Site category. Its terrain, diverse range of flora and fauna, abundance of water and mild A vernacular language known as A Fala climate, make the landscape of Sierra de is used in several villages of Sierra de Gata. Gata a perfect scenario for biking and to explore deep into its valleys or to make the Almost all towns have natural pools. summits of its tough peaks.
servicES Trevejo Natural swimming pool at the Las Huertas bridge (Gata) PROVIDED :
233 Km of signposted routes Sierra de Gata has been declared as a special bird protection area for its great 10 differentiated routes ornithological interest, but its botanical, mycological or landscape values are not Reception and information point far behind.
Downloadable materials on each route www.turisgata.com
An area where you will find all the information for mountain biking in the Sierra de Gata region.
senderos.sierradegata.org
Amanitas cesáreas 42 MTB EXTREMADURA > MTB CENTRES > SIERRA DE GATA SIERRA DE GATA < MTB CENTRES < MTB EXTREMADURA 43 sierra de gata Other information MTB CENTRE sierra de gata It is made up of 21 municipalities, with This MTB Centre will help an approximate population of you to practice mountain 16,300 inhabitants. biking in one of the most beautiful and authentic regions of 5 of its towns have been declared as Heritage of Cultural Interest under the Extremadura: the Sierra de Gata region. Historical Site category. Its terrain, diverse range of flora and fauna, abundance of water and mild A vernacular language known as A Fala climate, make the landscape of Sierra de is used in several villages of Sierra de Gata. Gata a perfect scenario for biking and to explore deep into its valleys or to make the Almost all towns have natural pools. summits of its tough peaks.
servicES Trevejo Natural swimming pool at the Las Huertas bridge (Gata) PROVIDED :
233 Km of signposted routes Sierra de Gata has been declared as a special bird protection area for its great 10 differentiated routes ornithological interest, but its botanical, mycological or landscape values are not Reception and information point far behind.
Downloadable materials on each route www.turisgata.com
An area where you will find all the information for mountain biking in the Sierra de Gata region. senderos.sierradegata.org
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There are thousands of kilometres of roads, trails and tracks in Extremadura to explore on bike. Some are universal, recognised through history and their outstanding beauty; many others yet to be discovered.
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