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GR-48Jaén 1 GR-48Jaén 2 National BookCatalogue Number:XXXXXXXX Ricardo BenítezLomaspage(8) Juan ManuelDelgadoMarzopage(14, 15,73) Zumaya AmbienteCreativo Illustrations: Karmen Domínguez(translation) Pedro Peinado(graphicdesign&illustration) Stela MaríaAlcántaraGuerrero(cartography) Gloria ParejaCano Juan RelañoMoyano Zumaya AmbienteCreativo Produced by: [email protected] www.senderogr48.com 957350273 Cerro Muriano-Obejo(Córdoba) Calle Retama,114350 ADIT SierraMorena Commissioned byandCopyright: SIERRA MORENAPATH PROVINCE OFJAÉN Useful Information Stage 5LaCarolina/SantaElena Stage 4BañosdelaEncina/LaCarolina Stage 3ViñasdePeñallana/BañoslaEncina Stage 2VirgendelaCabeza/ViñasPeñallana Stage 1Marmolejo/VirgendelaCabeza Towns andVillages. Presentatión 17 Introduction ÍNDICE List ofspecies

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GR-48Jaén 3 4 GR-48Jaén tures located on the route. The reading will help the walkers to pay atten- well as on the most interesting historical, cultural and ethnographical fea- as walk the of difficulty and profile, elevation and route distances, times, in order to facilitate the walking. It also features information on estimated maps relevant and sketches pictures, texts, provides guide The walk. the throughout exhibited aspects cultural and beauty natural the appreciate undiscovered walks in southern Andalusia. It has blissfully been the designed of for some to better topo-guide hiking essential colour full a is This east, to embraces anastonishingterritoryworthyofvisitingorliving init. west from here described journey, The province. Huelva with border the at Portugal in located village a Barrancos, is point starting The through the provinces of Huelva, Sevilla, Córdoba and Jaén in Andalusia. route marked way of kilometres 590 a is Track’ Morena ‘Sierra GR-48 The tal values. growth of the region proper without compromising its a cultural and environmen- reinforce will that and based are others many which on tivity ac- outdoor fundamental the as seen is hiking time, same the At visitors. to regions highland the introducing for tool important an be to appears activity outdoor this position, healthy and environmental an From king. hi- around projects and activities many supporting is Morena Sierra ADIT Córdoba andJaénprovinces. Sevilla, Huelva, from institutions private and public other includes also Asociación para el Desarrollo Rural de la Campiña Norte de Jaén. The group the and Cordobesa Morena Sierra de Rural Desarrollo el para Asociación na; the fo- Picos de Aroche; Asociación Grupo by de Desarrollo Rural Sierra Morena Sevilla- established organization bodies: profit llowing non a is Territory) Sierra Morena of Development Integral an for (Association Morena, Sierra ADIT Morena, Sierra de Territorio del Integral Desarrollo el para Asociación The INTRODUCTION Asociación Grupo de Desarrollo Rural Sierra de Aracena y Aracena de Sierra Rural Desarrollo de Grupo Asociación backpack ofthosecultureand naturelovers. Certainly this is a much essential guide which cannot be missing from the tion foratleastonenight. where the hiker may find supplies such as food, drinks and accommoda - off and most finishes in a well-equipped small town, village or settlement culty of each section determines its length. Every stage of the route starts diffi- technical The walking. just or riding horse biking, mountain for ble In general, this is an easy to follow route. Each section of the trial is suita- sources usesandcostumesaswellotheractivitiesaround those. re- natural about out find to chance the walker the give will it Moreover, way. along located towns small the in rooted still is tradition much how discover to way amazing an is It land. the and beings human between centuries through established relation harmonious the evidences itself the walker’s interest and curiosity about the reality around them. uplifting The while walk environment the and walker the between complicity up sites the walkers will find on their journey. We do believe that hiking stirs the each of overviews detailed are included Also province. each in it to about the natural world and how human beings have traditionally related information general some with introduced is route the of section Every journey. walkers’ vision of the track as well as providing a complete picture of the the enhance certainly will topo-guide hiking This through. goes trail the to easier find will where regions and provinces the readers between shades many the understand addition, In year. the of season any at across with come may they features environmental many the appreciate and to environment; natural the on left footprint the perceive to features; natural singular discover to labour; countryside of ways different to tion

GR-48Jaén 5 6 GR-48Jaén In Spain, this outdoor activity is managed by the FEDME (Federación Es- (Federación FEDME the by managed is activity outdoor this Spain, In hiking asaway forsportinganddoingtourism upinthemountain promote to starting Switzerland and Belgium Netherland, Germany, as countries other soon and established was Pedestre) Randonnée la de se siting places. Shortly after the World War II, the FFRP (Fédération Françai- It seems to be in France where hiking was considered as an activity for vi- ABRIEFNOTEABOUTHIKING the peculiaritiesofpeoplelivingin. and country a of wealth environmental the both discover to way less harm- and engaging most a is hiking that said be could it far, So safety. walkers ensures and facilitates also system This roads. rural and yways alle- rivers tracks, animal paths, countryside on posed is marks and ns sig- regulated of system thoughtful a trail, the by covered areas the of heritage natural and conditions environmental the environment. sustain the to order onto In impact low posses which activity an is Hiking historical heritageoftheplaceslocatedthroughouttrial. and ethnographic cultural, social, the of knowledge deeply much a ve achie- also but walking outdoor very enjoy only not ramblers since popular becoming is activity outdoor developed recently This hiking. for designated preferably are uses- public of they -all paths riverside and Spain, In Federations. Mountaineering tional na- different the by endorsed mainly are paths These paths. and tracks Hiking is a non-competitive sporting activity which takes place on rural HIKING PRESENTATION local paths paths local pecuarias, vías s. • SLs.Thoseareeasy walkswhichcoverlessthan 10 kilometres. of location a to up interest. walkers the taking for or sites natural singular and and 50 kilometres. These short journeys are designed for visiting specific 10 between distance any cover that walks one-day or Half-day SPRs. • as EuropeanInternationalPath (E). SGR journey. affordable much routes that run through a more than three European countries are for classified sections several is into route split SGR A usually other. each from away far really sites single or regions countries, link and kilometres 50 over run that tracks are Those SGRs. • distance paths)andSL(localpaths). In Spain, footpaths are classified into SGR (long distance paths), SPR (short and cycling horse riding. for suitable are footpaths Most boards. interpretation marks and paint arrows, direction mileposts, or milestones such signs tion direc- with equipped well path pedestrian a is It roads. traffic and macs Wherever possible, a homologated path will avoid crossing or using tar- compromised tothepathmaintenanceandcare. fully body legal a is there that and described thoughtfully is route the re trade mark signs. It does also mean that there is a writing topoguide whe- This registered of system a and marked well place homologation. in are route the that means footpath a for responsible body the is FEDME The PATHSHOMOLOGATIONANDSIGNPOSTING ked trails. waymar- about regulation of require does it time the at mountaineering to related directly as seen is Hiking activity. outdoor this of management the for charge in body the Escalada) y Montaña de Deportes de pañola

GR-48Jaén 7 8 GR-48Jaén Finger pointer tion withinthe limits ofprotectedareas. accommoda- or refuge mountain a using for and fire; a lit or devices king coo- using for park; natural a of sites protected certain areas; restricted on trespass restricted areas. You may need might to getyou especialif permitsdepartment forenvironment walkingthe from permissions updated Get ces throughvividconversation withlocals. enhan- experience Ramblers’ area. the know best they since people local out your time realistically. Take the advice culled by other hikers and ask to Gather information and use accurate maps for planning on the route. Work BEFORETHEWALK prevent anyunforeseenincidentstheymayoccuralongtheroute . ment we are going to take with us. It is also worthy to give lengthy thought to ting any outdoor activity, we need to carefully ponder over the stuff and equip- To maximize your enjoyment and minimize problems on the trail, before star- RECOMENDATIONS • Señalización Continue straight Trail turn Milestone orMilepost direction Wrong calls: 112 low or no-signal areas. Remember the Spanish numberTake a formobile phone with emergencyyou even you might find yourself walking in a or mountaineering oneandabasicfirstaidkitequippedfortopicalinjuries. lantern hiking a knife, Army Swiss a food, energetic some hat, med brim- a moist, lips and cream sun sunglasses, maps, useful and topoguide the bottle, water a pack: your in essential are items following The reach. easywithin waterprecious keep thatholdersbottle has it if Betteritems. personal your tote to capacity enough with daypack quality good a Get be uncomfortableinwetorwarmweather. polyester hiking pants are preferable to jeans or heavy cottons, which can Lightweight departure. before thoroughly boots your in break to member enough provide support and you not may experience do internal injuries boots such sprains. your Re- if lot a suffer will ankles Your breathe. to feet with a Gore-Tex lining that keeps rainwater from seeping in yet allows your most the perhaps important are tool whenBoots hiking. one. Get a pairright of lightweight,the is over-the-ankleequipment boots your sure Make el. hn etn ray o te ak i i iprat o hn ahead think to important is it walk, the for ready getting When perly. hiking. A responsible hiker will take out their garbage and dispose it pro- • tions aboutseasonalrestrictions onfirewillreducetheriskofwildfir be designates areas where you are allow to lit a fire. Obeying area regula- • OURRELATIONSHIPWITHNATURE order topreventmetabolicimbalances. in drink isotonic an have then and now every and, Keep yourself well hydrated. Drink water frequently flat appearstobearightwalkingrhythm. on hour per km 4 to 3 of pace walking A cooling. genated. Avoid prolonged stops to prevent muscles king pace to the breathing will keep you better oxy- wal- your Matching steadily. walking yourself find you until speed your increase progressively and pace slower a to walk your start to important is It tential inordertomini-mizestrenuousexercising. combine techniques for hiking to your physical po- safety. personal to Even if you are in top condition, it is a good idea to threats produce may Hiking ALONGTHEWALK Fire is perhaps nature worst enemy. Along the walk, surely there will there surely walk, the Along enemy. worst nature perhaps is Fire ua wse s fe a ao suc o evrnetl mat from impact environmental of source major a often is waste Human e. 9 GR-48Jaén 10 GR-48Jaén likely ofsuffering lessharm.(Information=safety). preventing for tool a accidents up in the mountains. The idea is also that well informed walkers are is MIDE the as information about all not is It motivation. and condition physical their to suits better that route the find may hikers other so hikers experienced by designed been has tool This route. the about knowledge accurate much a have will hikers and culty hiking trip. By doing so, hiking trips are classified according to their diffi- The MIDE system uses a scale designed to grade the difficulty of a specific choice. unify the findings hiking trails allowing each practitioner to make a better technical and physical characteristics of a trail. It is aimed to evaluate and MIDE is a communication system between hikers which inform about the WhatisMIDE? DE EXCURSIONISTA METODO DE INFORMACIÓN MIDE. turn ajoyfulexperienceintopropermare. we walk somewhere else. Missing the way may put at risk our safety and when it on eye an keep always and path the on walking keep to mount • • Personalpetsshouldalwaysgobyoursideandsupervised. avoid cattleandwildanimalsenteringfenced-offareas. • on theecosystem.Apicturewillmakeaneverlastingsouvenirtho impact adverse an have will stones or animals plants, living Collecting • the in villages. people local and hikers among established often is relationship emphatic An hiking. and nature between up set is relationship sounded and logical a cities, the in established standards unwritten the like Just • about theamountofgarbageyoumayfinishyourwalkwith. A good practice is keep country gates and railings closed behind us to us behind closed railings and gates country keep is practice good A agru hkn crusacs nld lsn te a. t s para- is It way. the losing include circumstances hiking Dangerous ugh. 5- Thetrackisobstructedbyunavoidable obstacles 3- Itrequirespreciseidentification ofgeographical 2- Pathsorsignpostingshowingtheway 1- Welldefinedtracksandjunctions Orientation 5- Therearemanyfactorsofrisk 4- Thereareenoughfactorsofrisk 3- Thereareseveralfactorsofrisk 2- Thereismorethanonefactorofrisk 1- Theenvironmentholdslowrisk set to order in topics above down thedegreeofdifficultypossesonroute. the to given is 5) to (1 value numerical A Assessment informationisaboutratingthefollowingtopics: sessment applies. as- the which for conditions weather and route; entire the for distance horizontal route; whole the for drop cumulative negative and slope cumulati- ve positive both about by; passes track the where places about rated route. It gives information about where the track starts and finishes; a of aspects general on informing about is information Background tion. The MIDE contains WHATSORTOFINFORMATIONDOESMIDEPROVIDE? therefore theMIDEmethodbeginstobeused. and public the to introduced is Handbook MIDE the 2003, In mountain. the in accidents prevent to order in Manual Procedures in put be to tion informa - expert for need the over pondered Montañismo) de Aragonesa Aragón -Protección Civil-, Obra Social y Cultural de Ibercaja y la Federación sponsors programme the of some started, project the after years Three Seguro’. Vivirlas Para ‘Montañas programme the of mework fra- the within 2002 in developed was It tool. recent relatively a is MIDE When MIDEwascreated? • Strugglerequiredforaccomplishingtheroute. • Difficultyinwalkingalongthetrack(typeofpath,slopes,etc) orientation. • Guidanceontherouteaboutchoosingandkeepinggood • Severityofthenaturalenvironment –a river,areservoir,etc,which mustbeskirtedalong. 4- Itrequireswalkingoutthetrack tracing featuresandofcompasspoints Environment background information and assessment informa- (Gobierno de (Gobierno 11 GR-48Jaén 12 GR-48Jaén ein hr te aua evrnet s lal atce t ay other any impressions. to attached clearly is environment natural the where region natural continuous a is this that mind in keep to need We heritage. rical histo- and cultural rich the a region the in left Moreover, has factor human inescapable Range. site Mountain natural Morena uninterrupted Sierra of almost section an this as through seen be may Trail GR-48 The www.fam.es www.euromide.info Más información: Sample ofaMIDErouterating: Hiking ratedaccordingtoMIDEcriteriaforsummerswithoutsnow. loaded hiker. slightly and average an for criteria MIDE to according made Calculations 5- Morethan10hourswalk 4- From6to10hourswalk 3- From3to6hourswalk 2- From1to3hourswalk 1- Upto1hourwalk 5- Theuseofhandsisrequiredtoprogress 4- Theuseofhandsandevenjumpingoverobstacles The trackrunsonirregularsurfaceandstaggeredpaths 3- 2- Thetrackrunsonbridlepaths 1- Thetrackrunsonsmoothsurface Track features THE NATURAL WORLD Struggle is requiredtonegotiatethetrack or minedfromancienttime. rocks te the mineral deposits of lead and host iron which has been extracted the and batholiths the such as slates and quartzite between rocks. It is at this aureoles where loca- contacts the near and at valleys. Together are areas resulting from contact metamorphism, andmountains the of areas lower the towards rivers and streams by carried are sand rockand bits smaller the into down Once broken clusters been has rocks. the up scattered broke which see weathering will physical blocks we granite Therefore, massive of of substrate ‘berrocales’ or enormous round erosion. granite boulders resulting from from mountains granite and the resulting hills Here, with valleys route. deep the into of brooks and streams water many of fitting the sections facilitated has first very the at Park Natural Andújar de Sierra the through wind will trail The Era: Palaeozoic the slates, granitebatholiths,greywackes,etc. from are materials geological predominant the re, will go through the plain fields along the Guadalquivir River. Therefo- The trail will most times skirt the mountain range and occasionally, it GEOLOGY Minas deTeuler Granite outcrops areverycommonalongeverystage oftheroute. 13 GR-48Jaén 14 GR-48Jaén Despite a great variety of mammal species in the area, hikers rarely will spot spot will rarely hikers area, the in species mammal of variety great a Despite Southern Marbled NewtandtheWesternSpadefoot Toad. red by the trail are home to many Iberian species such as the Painted Frog, the cove- areas The Jaen. of province the through Trail GR-48 the along phibians Herpetologists and amateur herpetologist will find a good community of am- THEANIMALWORLD Desert Truffle(Terfeziaspp.)andassociatedRockrose an excellentrangeofriparianforestbuffersAldertreesdAsh-trees. stage and the Rio de la Campana River on the last one. All they are supporting second the on River Jándula the route; the of stage first the on Brook Santos Threegood examples ofriparian forest locate adjacent totheArroyo delos de laEncinaandLaCarolinatowns. led in large pastures of Holm Oaks and the plain areas surrounding Baños Traditional cattle breeding -especially of bulls for bullfighting- is well sett- which happenedinthemiddle20thcentury. reforestation both the from resulting groves Pine village large on covered mainly are Elena Santa nearby and area buffer Andújar de Sierra others. The among trees Olive Wild comprising and Mastic shrub Tree Rockroses, with of sorts wood all Oak Holm especially shrub, and forest Mediterranean omnipresent the is feature natural main the Undoubtedly, THEPLANTSWORLD Long-Tailed Tit(Aegithaloscaudatus) enfinches will be a constant companion to hikers when walking through walking pastures andby Olivegroves. when hikers to companion aconstant be will enfinches Gre - European and Owls Little Magpies, Azure-Winged Hoopoes, Finally, Junglefowl, theCommonSnipe, theMallardandCirlBunting. together with other bird species such the Grey Heron, the Little Egret, the Red Bee-eater European the and Wagtail Grey the Oriole, Golden the Kingfisher, mentioned rian forests such the Jándula River and river banks which gives shelter to the above the and Ripa- at spotted be can birds Colourful Rock-thrush Kestrel. Common and Eagle Bonelli’s Blue the Wheatear, Eastern Black-Eared the Eagle-Owl, Eurasian the Bunting, Rock the Martin, Crag rasian Eu- the such birds for sites ideal are mountains and hills the of crests rocky the Then Larks. Thekla and Nightingales Common Partridges, Red-Legged Warblers,Dartford Warblers, Melodious Warblers, European Turtle-Doves, addition,In patches Mediterraneanof undergrowth arehomeMoltoni’sto which are ideal sites for birdwatching all year thearound.toValle delYeguas Valley andthetoSierra Quintana Mountain Range turesandBlack Vultures have their breeding colonies inthe adjacent areas Vul- Griffon fields. cultivated and fields plain areas, open in food and shelter find Kite Black-Winged common less the with together Kestrel Common the and Buzzard Common the such species common Other Eagle. Booted the groves are home to the Northern Goshawk, the Beaudouin’s Snake Eagle and of the Sierra Morena de Jaén mountain range. Pine,the CorkBonelli’s Oak and HolmEagle Oak are very common tion of inbirds. Big eagles such theas the Golden Eagle, Spanish mostImperial Eagle and abrupt Mediterranean protec- and conservation for areas special through winds trail the forestsas spotted be can which species animal common most the be will birds Nevertheless, is hometorabbits,theIberianLynx’sidealfood. which shrub Mediterranean abundant with sites granite deep those to cially However, the Iberian Lynx is confined to the most remote natural sites, espe- oseandthe Iberian Lynx which isoneofthe jewels oftheIberian wildlife. Mongo- Egyptian the Otters, Foxes, to home is region The range. mountain Andújar de Sierra the in amounts large in exist which Deer than other any 15 GR-48Jaén 16 GR-48Jaén adventure. recreation areawheregood relief hikers amazing after willfind a such an early19ththetheand20thcenturyof recently has beenconverted intoa end the at aristocrats among popular very became which resort spa mer for- This route. the of stage last the on seen be will Aliseda, La resort, spa famousa mineral Sodiumsulphateremainsofwaters.theThe waters)because of of powers curative the in believe who (people ‘agüistas’ the by appreciated much very resort spa large a Bal- Marmolejo, de Aguas the de neario is interesting Especially region. the in heritage cultural rich and large a for source the are which waters healing to here in mention Finally, almost everysinglestageoftheGR-48TrailthroughJaenprovi nce. character too. Certainly, hikers will find cattle grazing in the pastures along whilegefighting bulls pastures the bred are in Jaén wheremainthe of is ran- mountain Andújar de Sierra the of hills the cover Boars Wild and Deer region. Large private Country Estates the fullyin devotedfootprint clear to biga game left huntingalso of are breeding cattle and hunting game Big la de Encina andinLasNavasdeTolosatowns. Baños in locate which castles the are legacy this of samples Good ages.middle the ChristianKingdomsin andMuslim thebetween border was whichregion this in remainstill castles watch-towers Bastions,and Baños delaEncinasurroundingarea. activity in the region, especially those mininglocatedformer a near fromresulted La others Carolinawhile Sanctuary Cabeza town la and de in gen Vir- la de Santuario the to route pilgrimage the to related closely are Some with. across come will hikers that elements ethnologic different the are Since the GR-48 Trail uses of many traditional cattle routes and paths, many HUMANFOOTPRINT Cattle andherdshaveleftanundeniablefootprintonthisland MARMOLEJO TOWNS ANDVILLAGES Population:7.485(2010) Altitude:248m ción’that is a combination between ‘semiestabula- in farmed is which le catt- dairy of farm large a of because important; also mainlyLivestock is Guadalquivir delVega plain fields. ticultureplants arecultivated thein as corn, cotton, alfalfa and other hor- some important irrigated crops while groves such Olive mainly fields; cultivated by covered are regions southernmost the hand, other the Andújar NaturalSierra On Park. de largesectiona lealso thepartisof whi- range mountain Morena Sierra the integrated fully in is and nous mountai- very is municipality this of vince of Córdoba. The northern half pro- the with border the at and area locatesCampiñathewesttheofto villages of La Campiña region which Marmolejothetownsoneofisand odad f re ad Rockroses and trees of woodland Mediterranean and landscape the of out washed completely are fields Cultivated River). Jándula the ding and very close to it (the area surroun- Guadalquivir the River of north the Adifferent landscape can be seen to river. the of sides both at hills rounded plain almost three with zigzag a in meanders massive two while flows drawing municipality the River through Guadalquivir The Autovía deAndalucíamotorway. nearby the of travellers to hospitality and hunting game big with together se related to agriculture and livestock tho- are activities main the therefore, indoorrangeopenandfarming. So 17 GR-48Jaén 18 GR-48Jaén saint patron. town’s the Julián, San honouring tions celebra- the are August of 15th the and ancient times; between and 10th the pus Christi, a religiousDay; the first Sunday of June is the Cor- celebration from the 27th Marmolejo is Independence Paz,saint patron ofthe town; onMay festival honouring Nuestra Januaryothers 24th, on are:the the Señora de la brations festivals and among which cele- some to here in mention Special dalucía Motorway). Primary A-road (aka Autovía de An- National IV the and Railway Sevilla Madrid- the resources, water nent perma- fields, cultivated fertile the cellent economic development are Down in the valley, signs of an ex- by thestreams. pes of the gorges carvedslo- on steep the those rock on trees of number less the with forest thick artificial an and Pine trees were planted creating reforested were hectares thousand thePlan Jaén Programme. Over five of actions some by shaped also was landscape mountainous this Neverthe- less, River. Guadalquivir the tributaries small of some south the to Yeguas and River the intowater that those west northwest and the to River; Jándula the into water to come streams that the are east and pat- pastures.chesandnortheastthe To Rockroses through and slates and quartzite rocks on down flow rapidwater streams andbrooks that alsosurrounded bymany short and is municipality the of area central the dominates which hillock rounded isthe Vértice ‘Colodro’ (704 m). This plaintheareas,which highest peak from seen when especially hillock, important relatively a itself is site Sierra Morena mountain range. 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BestRiparian forests within thepark (Oregano), Thyme, etc. Rosemary,Lavender, Wild Marjoram as such plants and herbsaromatic of range great Tree a andGermanders Oaks, Kermes trees, Mastic trees, Terebinth trees, Strawberry trees, Olive Wildinterlocking with harmoniously species Broom and scrubcomprises different Rockroses woodland. main Mediterraneanthe withStonePine reforested areasare OaksandPortuguese Oaks together Cork Oaks, comprising Holm rests fo- Mediterranean range. mountain vegetationwildofSierra Morenain canbe also found the wider patches Park Natural Andújar de Sierra the In habitats. and species other conservation of the on working whenparamount be to proved have resource natural this exploitation of and nagement ma- adequate An range. thismountain in resource natural main the FallowDeerandWild boarfar so is However, big game hunting of Deer, the SpanishImperialEagle. 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Antiguo Conven- of PlasticArt Antonio González Orea Museum Santa Úrsula.953515050 Fire Brigade 953 512840 Edificio EstaciónAutobuses Civil Protection 953 539458 Medical CentreAndújarB 953 539416 Medical CentreAndújarA 953 021400 Hospital 953 512176 Guardia Civil(NationalGuard) 953 515260 National Police ER phonenumber112 953 504959 Plaza deSantaMaría,s/n. “Torre delReloj” Tourist InformationOffice 953 525019/508201 Plaza deEspaña,1 Local Police Plaza deEspaña,1.953508200 Town Hall Source: www.andujar.es nal celebration. traditio- and popular another is 12th) 11th- (August Cabeza la de Virgen Jaén. The Fiesta de la Aparición de la ofboth the town and the Diocese of the15th) honouring the saint patron the Verbena de San Eufrasio (on famous May most the being celebrations hoods hold their own and very local month. In addition, some neighbour- betweenthe 7th and the 12th ofthe Septiembre(local fest) which isheld importantcelebration istheFeria de other The interest. tourist national of and Spain in romería oldest the be to traditional pilgrimage considered is April. This Sunday of last theplace Villanuevadelareina Necesaria citaprevia.953506100 inicio delaCtra.DelSantuario). Car C/ Del Val, 2 (Junto al Hotel del Val, Antique Val Museum Del Hnos. 953 513178/500603 Don de Gome Niños los de Palacio C/ Maestra,s/n Museum Profesor Sotomayor Archaelogy 3413, JA-3412 and JA-3410 roads. JA-3410 and JA-3412 3413, JA- JA-3409, the by and Motorway A-4 the following by there get will We range. mountain Morena rra Sie- of region northern the to ver ri- the by valley the from is which meters) square 12 207, (some river the of area central the stretches It Córdoba. of province the to close equally and city capital kilometres Jaén from 42 some is town The River. Guadalquivir the by region natural privileged a region, piña the northeast most and in the to Cam- locates Reina la de Villanueva Population:3.403(2010) Altitude:221m Station at22dejulioStreet953501010 Station atSectorSevilla953504080 953 501009 Station PlazadelCastillo • Taxi Jaén: 953250106 Andújar: 953513072 every 30minutes) evenings, and Saturdays minutos; • • TrainInformation:902 240 202 How togethere the town is flat since is really near really is since flat is town the surrounding area The range. tain moun- Morena Sierra of heart at the and province the of northeast the to located is park The Park. ral mits of the Sierra de Andújar Natu- li- the within region large a ches stret- municipalities Encina la de Baños together y Andújar Marmolejo, with district municipal The ra andAndújarmunicipalities. Higue- La Rey, del Fuerte Cazalilla, Baños de la Encina, Bailén, Espeluy, with borders has municipality The oa Bs Mrig, vr 15 every (Mornings, Bus Local 21 GR-48Jaén 22 GR-48Jaén River. The site which is covered by jo’ locates near to the Guadalquivir Batane- ‘El as known site natural A such textileandcarpentry. industry other by complemented fairly is farming addition, In duct. pro - exported main a be to has turned which asparagus of indoor farming especially agriculture, of begun to diversify into other forms recently have farmers Many ducts. pro- horticultural other and ragus agribusi- aspa- of production the are nesses important Other forthis crop. beideal to appear fields plain fertile the since groves Olive of agriculture is activity main The tation. vege- scarce with dry very is area southern the Finally, Badgers. and Hares Rabbits, such mammals tant gether with birds are some impor- Quails To- Wood-Pigeons. Common and Common Partridges, Turtle-Doves, such birds other birds and insectivorous to home are region campiña the in groves ve Oli- ending never The Vultures. Black and Griffon the such prey of birds and Wolves Mongoose, tian Egyp- the Mouflons, Boars, Wild Deer, Fallow Deer, with together Lynx Iberian the such species mal ani- many to home also is region The hills. and mountains the ver co- shrubs Rosemary and vender, La- trees, Strawberry trees, False Olive trees, Mastic trees, rebinth Te- Rockroses, comprising scrub and groves Pine trees, Oak Oak, Portuguese Oaks, Holm of forests Mediterranean healthy and Thick high. and shape in variations gic geomorpholo- great with tainous However, moun- very is region northern the vegetation. and rests fo- Riparian rich with valley in the and River Guadalquivir the to ña, 953220116(Jaén). Ure- Espeluy.Transportes Ctra. Bus How togethere 959710252 953 537079 C/ Real Medical Centre 679 489805 Plaza deAndalucía,1 Local Police 953 537086 953 537110/502 Plaza deAndalucía,1 Town Hall Source: www.vreina.com king itthicker. ma- and impurities, other and dirt, oils, eliminate to order in hammers and the cloth was beaten with wooden waterwheel the of shaft the on cams by operated was chinery ma- mill, movement fulling the In loom. the of the produce to Guadalquivir River the of force water the used which mill- fulling -a tán’ ‘ba- former a of remains The May. of Friday first the on Potenciana, Santa de Romería the pilgrimage, traditional a held is where area the is this since activities leisure other and picnics for equipped well is a large number of Eucalyptus trees, breedingthepastinalthough cattlehasit to devoted fully be to used municipal council. pastureland This the by managed estate country a is townthe kilometersnorthof the to freshair.The site which someis5.5 dayaout while breeding thepurest spend to where site natural ideal the Thenearby Dehesa deBurguillos is del LegadoAndalusí. Rutathe Batallasand lasCastillos y los de Ruta the place: took battle the where sitesimportant most by and through passmunicipality the through routes hiking interesting the history of the municipality. Two in event crucial a became armies unbeatablehithertoImperialthe to check first this Certainly, Armée. majordefeatNapoleon’sof Grande Bailén (1808). The battle was the first that took place in Spain: La Batalla de of onethemostimportantbattles intime. Thetown keeps thesecrets years 200 back go to is Bailén Visit ches some118squaremeters. stret- district municipal The town. the to accessing facilitates which dalucía(The Gateway to Andalucía) An- de Puerta La as known is what busiertheinhubs of one at and ce provin- the of north- corner westernmost the in locates town Bailén Population:18.763(2010) Altitud:348m BAILÉN xeln pout i mn ways. many in products excellent genera- thoseenjoycan we nowand tions current to along passed craft production and trade has been mulatedtraditional wisdom around Accu - clay. and grapes fruit, olive resources:naturalthreeabout king tal- when Bailén in together come tradition and development Local cueca, anearbysmallvillage. Zo- in located is which sanctuary a SantuariothetomageRumblar, del pilgri- a is when September of day Sun- last the and Bailén; of patron saint Zocueca, de Señora Nuestra August the 5th, Festivals Honouring teresting festivals and events are: on in- Other Andalucía. in place taking rary title given to festivals or events hono- an , Interest Tourist National as classified are which Bailén) of le Batt- the of (Commemoration Bailén de Batalla la de Conmemorativas Fiestas the held is when 22nd) to (17th July in town the visitshould is tradition and cultural heritage, we However, if what we are looking for the naturalfeaturesinsite. better understanding dis- and short tance enjoyment waymarked routes have Six of been designedactivities. for a outdoor for equipped well is which area leisure a converted intobeen 23 GR-48Jaén 24 GR-48Jaén oea mountainMorena to Access range. Sierra of foothills southern the to locatedEncinaistown la Bañosde managed. and cared well is municipality the in excellentwiththe naturalresources cultural and heritagetonic together architec- the Today, time. medieval Christianthe advance patrolsthe in defending the site from the attacks of mostimportantplayeda rolewhen which village stately thisstretches Al-Hamma Castle BuryBeneath the Population:2.733(2010) Altitude:450m BAÑOSDELAENCINA known as‘lamolinera’grape. from processing a local grape variety yards.thisIncase, wine obtained vine- is find will we where province the fewer towns and villages in Jaén of one is Bailén addition, An- In dalucía’. de ‘Alimentos Denominación awarded as been variety)olive has important most (the oil olivePicual the world and Bailén’s production of production in olive of ratehighest entireTheprovincethe Jaénhas of unassumingfruits.thetractedfrom ex- oil golden-green precious the havefor centuries revolved around here, where popular culture and art nomy. The olive tree has deep roots eco- local the for base the become has industry ceramic instance, For to the southeast of the town andand somemeadows, a stripe of Olivepredominantly pastures groves covered by are whichdifferent regions natural The municipality comprises two well ned anddesertedtoday. abando- virtually are they although past the settlements in existedand villages small Other site. mining mer Centenillo small village, a nearby for- Elsettled inistowneitheror the in Andalucíade motorway. Population Autovía the from easy is town the rador, s/n. • Samar 953 67 00 72 Avda. del Pa- How togethere [email protected] 953 678394 C/ PérezGaldós,19 Centre Interpretative Bailén of Battle [email protected] 953 673702 Local Police 953678540 Plaza delaConstitución1 Town Hall Source: www.ayto-bailen.com e nauí (nauin Gover- (Andalusian Andalucía de tural(Cultural Property) bytheJunta Cul - Interés de Bien as classified also and Assets) Cultural Historical and (National Histórico-Artístico junto From 1969, the town is granted Con- ted agricultureflourished. irriga- on based economy growing a Therefore town. thesurrounded whichplotsgardensmanyandthe wells was designed in order to water water and ditches channels, water of thoughtful networknicipality. A mu- the of occupation Islamic the to thanks ages middle the strongly in developed Agriculture Roman. cient of other cultures such Iberian and an- thecultural andsocial development there are also some good samples of Argarculture (Bronze Age) although El from archaeological features of discoveredbeen largerthenumber have River Rumblar the of section middle the northern mountains. At thesmallincaves andcracks the in discovered paintings cave many the Ageiswell documented because of NeolithicfromtheMetalthe to Age RumblartheRiver.ofTransition ces terra- river the in discovered been has BC) 30000 to (100000 lements sett- human prehistoric of Evidence m) andMoro(677m). PeñónJurado (932 m), Alarcones m), (968 Selladores (762are mountains high Cerro de los Caballerosthem raising over 1000 meters such (1093the m). Other re locate the higher the mountains,Sierra de Andújar Natural Park whe- some of municipality. The westernsites half that stretcheshave shaped area thewhere historylocate some of ofabrupt more thethis a is mining region) Mancha lla-La (Casti- province Real Ciudad to border Thenorthern region which is also the rolling of landscape with soft slopes. where the town locates.southern valley theThis and region in is is a region isolated patches cereal of fields. The 629 493013 C/ LaSerna,1 • Taxi(PedroRamos) 953 693607 Avda. JoséLuisMessías,s/n • BusStation How togethere 953 613229/651436478 C/ CallejóndelCastillo,1 Tourist InformationOffice [email protected] 630 921531 Museum oftheTerritory [email protected] 953 613229/651436478 Bury Al-HammamCastle 953 609881 Consultorio, s/n Medical Centre Avda. delaPicoza,5.953614002 National CivilGuard 953 613004 Plaza delaConstitución,1 Local Police 953 613004 Plaza delaConstitución,1 Town Hall Source: www.bdelaencina.com dalusí (RoutesofAl-AndalusLegacy). An- Legado del Rutas the and Route) (Renaissance Renacimineto del Ruta Battles), and Castles the of (Route the Ruta de los Castillos y las Batallas rentinteresting walking routes such and the municipality are part of diffe- town the both Finally, catalogue. nal natio- the in recorded are which lity municipa- the in sites archaeological Catalogue). In addition, many are the dalusianHistorical HeritageGeneral del Patrimonio Artístico Andaluz (An- General Catálogo the registered in are them ofcultural features; some interesting discover many will tors visi- Encina la de Baños In nment). 25 GR-48Jaén 26 GR-48Jaén rm ht eid uh Guarroman’s period such thatfrom come deserts traditional and meals mes and surnames. In addition, na- German many settlers’ first the of many in the municipality where still prevail gionis the central-European heritage re- the of colonization peculiar this of Quartermaster to Carlos III King). Olavide (Spanish Pablo de Fruit by1767 Enlightenmentan project started in Programme, Morena Sierra de nes Poblacio Nuevas the from townsresulted many when century 18th the to backGuarromán are origins naissance Triangle). Re- (Andalusian Andaluz nacimiento Re- del Triángulo so-called the form which towns monumental Sabiote eastlocatethetoÚbeda, Baeza and terraneanforest. Some Medi - 30 kilometers the of samples excellent and biodiversity great a of both Parks, dújar and the Despeñaperros Natural An- de Sierra the between and range the south of Sierra Morena mountain theNorte de Jaén region which is to of district central area stretches the municipal The Seville. and Madrid (former NationalIV)and half Motorway wayfrom both Andalucía de Autovía the at locatesGuarromán Population:2.909(2010) Altitude:345m GUARROMÁN - Sunday before October the 26th. Sunday beforeOctober the26th. llages Festival) which takes place Vi- on the and Settlers (The Aldeas las Fiestasde Colonosy los Fiestas de Celebrations (January the 17th); and Antón SanJuly); FestivalinGroves (Olive Olivar del Fiestas 8th); the saint patron of the town (December Mary, of Conception Immaculate theCelebrationhonouring Pura La (off to Corpus Christi Day); El Día de patron saint town’s the honouring Festival Jesús de Corazón John); Saint of celebration 24th, the (June Festival Pintahuevos May); of 15th the by and Sunday (on River diél Gua- the nearby pasture Oak Holm beautiful a Rodadera, Piedra de sa de San Isidro, a pilgrimage to Dehe- Romería are: celebrated most The all year around in Guarromán town. celebrationsarefestivalsand Local Easter Sunday. on place takes that picnic the at meal getablesand eggs which is the main ve- with dish local traditional famous pintahuevos veryrrana de a also is Pipi- cake. pastry puff Guarroman’s mans) and the nationwide celebrated (the blondies), ‘los alemanes’ (the ger- rubios’ ‘los as known cakes famous nin cnrlErpa tradi- tions, stillishold inthisvillage. central-European ancient most the of one Pintahuevos, and surnames German their have still citizens Many culture. settlers’ first the in rooted deeply are tronomy gas - and heritage cultural rromán, Gua- nearby the in happens it As province. Jaén in Programme rena the Mo- Sierra from de Poblaciones Nuevas resulting villages and The village is one of the five towns vía deAndalucíaMotorway. Auto- the by and range mountain the northern Sierra Morena de Jaén of slopes southernmost the to tes this small municipality which loca- to shape give abandoned) rrently –cu- Cuellos Los and El Acebuchar Mesa, (La villages small Three Population:670(2010) Altitude:403m CARBONEROS 953 615177 C/ Iglesia,18 Magistrates’ Court 953 615004 C/ Iglesia,18 Local police 953 615004 C/ Iglesia,18 Town Hall www.guarroman.net Source: ecó Cuc fo te second the from Church cepción Con- Inmaculada La is Carboneros in landmark significant most The in themunicipality,thus. feature interesting geological most the are Slates area. the in farming benefices extensive livestockOaks Holm of number large the where can be seen near La Fernandina Dam Mediterraneanof forestpastureand and small game hunting. Best sample livestockfor farmingrangeopenin trees provide to devoted mainly feweris which with meadows and grassland large features Landscape town LaCarolina. nearby the in jobs related with ted which is also strongly complemen- and economy the of base the is culture management groves Olive 953 616167 Pedro Sánchez • Taxi 953 657762/802 Travimeta 953 615284 La Sepulvedana • Bus How togethere 27 GR-48Jaén 28 GR-48Jaén tant communication hubs at the the at hubs communication tant impor- most the of one near tion loca- strategic a Carolina occupies La town west. the to Encina la de Baños and south the to ros Carbone- southeast; the to ches Vil- northeast; the to Elena Santa province: Jaén in municipalities otherby surrounded it and gion) re- Mancha (Castilla-La province Real El Ciudad in with Marqués del Viso boundaries has district municipal The province. Jaén of rena mountain range to the north 270 km2 at the heart of Sierra Mo- La Carolina municipality stretches Population:15.901(2010) Altitude:595m LACAROLINA vos Festival. Pintahue- the Sunday, Easter on and May of 15th the aroundweekend August;IsidroSanPilgrimage the is Festivals are held at the beginning Fundación of 7-9); (December village ladaConcepción, Saint Patron of the vals are: festivals Honouring Inmacu- festi- remarkable most Carboneros square in front of the tiny church. a composing facade micircular se- large the is building neoclassical teresting architectural element of this in- most The century. 18th the of half El Puntal and El Guindo sites. sites. Guindo El and Puntal El Dama, Doña in Style) (Schematic Art Cave Post-Paleolithic of tions also some interesting representa - are There etc. Amalia, de Ochavo, Cortijo El Minado, El Bron - Ages) and ze Copper Age, (Middle Stone Calera La are: markable re- most the municipality, the in locate sites archaeological Many kilometres 270 from Madridcapitalcity. some and Jaén from city far kilometres is 67 it just and motorway A-4 the Highway and Andalucía de Autovía 953 661179 Plaza delaConstitución,21 Magistrates’ Court 953 609713 Barrionuevo, 18 Medical Centre 953 661179/104 Plaza delaConstitución,21 Town Hall Source: www.carboneros.es n fr etvl ad celebra - and tions, the most interesting events festivals for And town. the and Castle Tolosa de Navas Las demolished the both from far no and River Campana Lacludes someminingsitesnear in- which area recreational a is there addition, In Aquisgrana. La and Rosa La Castillo, El Makrina, La Española, El Rafaelito, Sinapismo, Guindo, El Manzana, La Urbana, El Manto, La like sites esting inter- some here in mentioning in just endless; sites is municipality this mining and mines mer for- of list The past. mining that from which come town the heritage near locate cultural the of features many and activities ning mi- to related municipality closely been has the Traditionally, the laststageofroute. is at trail that GR-48 the from seen and easily town the in located Las Navas de Tolosa Castle which ofremains tower main the of ges vesti- some Just village. Rey del Miranda near and town the far from so not fought was battle The disintegrated. Empire Almohad the by Christians defeated causing years later the severely was army Almohads The the 1212). Las 16th, (July Battle was Tolosa town de Navas this cultural of the heritage event marked has historical which the However, Guindo. El Fuente and Spis as such sites mine remain some period Roman the From 953 660335 • AutobusesSepulvedana 953 660327 • Taxi How togethere 953 682222 Civil protection 953 024200 Fire Brigade 953 660293 National Guard 034 660 953 Local police 112 EC 953 661076 Medical Centre 953 661150 Medical Centre (Emergency line) 061 ER PhoneNumber 953 660034 Town Hall www.pueblos-espana.org Source: www.lacarolina.es the town. Honouring festivals John of the Cross, Saint Patron of and of July; 15th the Festivals, Fundacion May; of 13th the by Feria, La are: 29 GR-48Jaén 30 GR-48Jaén ges andtowns of theproject. villa- other with comparing plant urban larger a caused and Elena ta former throughwayrunalong San- Morena Sierra the throughway. of main sides both to extend that blocks town symmetrical to way give and angles perpendicular at cross that streets time, the of tume cos- the reproduced planning ban ur- The III. Carlos King to advisor enlightened an Olavide, de Pablo to commissioned was Morena rra project Nuevas Poblaciones de Sie- colonizing the when scratch from in the region, Santa Elena was built Like many other towns and villages species. many protected animal and plants to home and landscape thtaking brea- of area an region, northern the across stretches Despeñaperros Park Natural Pass. Mountain Despeñaperros crossing after and north the from region the Andalucía entering is when municipality this first since Andalucia) to (Gateway Andalucía de Puerta La called is municipality The region). Ciudad Mancha with (Castilla-La province north Real the to dary boun- having Jaen in region most Santa Elena locates at the northern- Population:1.007(2010) Altitude:742m SANTAELENA tree mass that is the Natural Park Park Natural the is that mass tree the of view will astonishing we an here, have From area. the in paintings Cave remarkable most • cía. Andalu- in Monument Natural as classified also is which Gorge rros Despeñape- of sites breathtaking • just someofthemostattractive. Park here in mention to like would we and sites natural Natural beautiful boasts Despeñaperros region. the de tion centres from within and outsi- educa- and schools by demanded largely is visit which Park Natural Despeñaperros of values mental environ- and cultural inherent the and Highway Andalucía de tovía to the strategic location by the Au- due main growth economic a for source become However, has breeding. hospitality cattle and collection, mushrooms hunting, forestry, encompasses economy forest-based The oriented. ming far- is and surface land the of 1% only municipality Elena Santa in relevant really not is Agriculture Los Órganos: one of the most most the of one Órganos: Los Abrigo de los Órganos: the the Órganos: los de Abrigo Pilgrimage (May the15th). Isidro San and January in Festivals San Antón are: festivals Other day. Sun- Easter on held ‘Rolahuevos’ Celebration of case the is custom. That and central tradition by European marked are festivals Nuevas Poblaciones project, some the of villages and towns other in happens it As 18th). the (August village the of Patron Saint Elena, ta San- Honouring Festivals are: vals festi- celebrated most Elena Santa lovers. mushrooms and and experts national international many which gathers November held in year is every Congress Mycological Park Natural Despeñaperros Milk Cap. Saffron the especially oms, mushro- collecting for search the in autumn in region the to travel people Many areas. recognized mushrooms nationwide and are hills Mountains Despeñaperros and the NorthernGoshawk. Eagle Golden the Eagle, rial Impe- Spanish the Otter, the Lynx, Iberian animal the Wolf, the such species endangered most the of some to home also is site The rest. fo- other Mediterranean wet and of plants trees Mapple Oaks, Cork Oaks, Portuguese such gion re- the in species plant preserved best the of some boasts which site natural outstanding most a dines: • Mine andToledocity. tulo (Linares), El Centenillo Galena Cás- connected that path Roman • Holm OaksandStrawberrytrees. Oaks,Portuguese Oaks, Cork sing compri- beneath Underwood and the groves Pine reforested with Quejigal del Collado de los Jar- los de Collado del Quejigal l meríl: scin f a of section a Empedraíllo: El de losJardines” “Collado 6,30 Km. deaquemada, Al- Ctra. a 250 salida A4 Autovía terpretaion Centre In- Park Natural Despeñaperros 953 664178 randa delRey,Km0,2 Mi- Ctra. a 257 salida A4 Autovía sa Museum Tolo - de Navas las de Batalla La 953 664307 Autovía A4,salida257 lucía Anda- de Puerta Centre Visitors - Cádiz,km.262.Telf953664358 Madrid A-4, Autovía Andalucía. de Puerta Abades Turismo de Oficina Tourist InformationOffice 953 664146 Avda. Andalucía,43 Medical centre 953 664010 Plaza delaConstitución,1 Local police 953 664004–062 Dr. PérezNegro,10 National Guard 953 664010 Plaza delaConstitución,1 Town Hall Source: www.santaelena.es 31 GR-48Jaén 32 GR-48Jaén eut rm h dfeet resistan - different the from result Waterfalls along the Guarrizas River slope. some ofthemover30%positive ranges, mountain and hills ween bet- ravines and gorges by shaped is region slope. southern the positive contrast, In 15% to 7 of hills passable comprising landscape le gent- a north, the To areas. fferent di- clearly two establishes district municipal the of topography The tral-European firstsettlers,thus. tizens’ surnames refer to those cen- urban plant of the village. Some ci- Carlos IIIcausingthecharacteristic King of reign the under place took which project colonizing Morena Sierra de to Poblaciones Nuevas according the region the in built of the villages and towns which one were is village Aldeaquemada period. quartzite rocks from the Palaeozoic and slates comprises dominantly the of pre- geology The Massif. Hesperic area southern the stretches across that plateau the on tes loca- municipality Aldeaquemada Population:541(2010) Altitude:696m ALDEAQUEMADA diin wl peevd beautiful preserved well addition, In fields. cereal some and groves village is totally occupied by Olive the surrounding area central the le groves locate to the southeast whi- Pine Black and groves Pine rested Refo- shrubs. Rosemary and kroses Roc- trees, Olive False trees, Pear Wild trees, Strawberry comprising undergrowth dense with together Oaks Cork and Oaks Holm of rests fo- Mediterranean preserved best the of some see will we areas tral Stret- ching across the northern and cen- action. human and ditions con- weather peculiar the factors, edaphic and topographic of tion interac- the from resulting zones tion within different environmental vegeta- lush of array large a plays dis- municipality Aldeaquemada Value) Special of Site (Natural Natural raje tural feature is also classified as Pa- na - beautiful This village. the from kilometres 2 just and south the to locates which Waterfall Cimbarra La high meters 40 the is markable from the many faults. Especially re- resulting slopes steep some with together rocks bed river the of ce udy Fsias oorn San Easter honouring Festivals on Sunday; Cuca La Celebration; Candelaria La Antón; ho- San nouring Festivals around. year all da Aldeaquema- in boasted festivals and celebrations popular most the of some here in mention Finally, the ArroyodelaCuevaBrook. along fields plain and banks the river at and seen be Otters can which like Newts fish than species other animal to home also rivers are But Iberian-Chub. the and the Iberian Nase, the Iberian-Roach Barbel, the species: fish chthonous auto- four to up exist There varied. The aquatic wild life is also rich and Eagle-Owl. the Bonelli’s Eagle and the Eurasian Vulture, Griffon the Eagle, Imperial Spanish the such birds dangered en- most the of some also but gale Warbler and the Common Nightin- the Blackcap the such Martin, Crag Eurasian birds small spot easily could we and species of number areas in larger the is community bird the wild most in as However, popular. big game hunting of Deer the most being economy local the to nefits be- great reported has activity ting hun- Traditionally, Genet. the and Fox the such predators some with together Boar Wild the and the Deer Hare, the Rabbit, the are cies spe- animal emblematic most The range. mountain Morena Sierra of which can be seen in other regions mammals many to home is cipality And for the animal world, the muni- the GuarrizasRiver. along those are forests remarkable most the Perhaps, many streams. water of shores river and banks river the on grow forests Riparian 953 657802 Autobuses Travimeta How togethere 953 669035 C/ FedericoGarcíaLorca,18 Post Office C/ Concordia,36.953669010 Ldo. Angel Luis Barrionuevo Funes Pharmacy 953 669177 C/ AntonioMachado,1 Medical centre 953 669009 Avda. deAndalucía,75 National Guard 953 669003/42 Plaza delaConstitución,8 Town Hall Source: www.aldeaquemada.com San Miguel(29deseptiembre). Sanmiguelillo) y Fiestas Patronales de en mayo, Fiestas del Veraneante (o El Gastronómicas Jornadas las abril), de (25 Marcos SanResurrección), de (Domingo Cuca LaCandelaria, Antón,FiestaterizaSanlaladepor carac- tradiciones se Aldeaquemada populares, y fiestas a cuanto En Miguel (September29th). San Honouring Festival Patron the and Festivals); Sanmiguelillo (aka Festivals Veraneante May; in tival fes- Food 25th); the (April marcos 33 GR-48Jaén 34 GR-48Jaén ak hc i a aua rgo of region natural a is which Park Natural Andújar de Sierra the ring ente - be will we route the of ning begin- very this at that Remember vinces. pro- Jaén and Córdoba between border natural the is which valley River of Yeguas the and view foothills the astonishing the is bing clim- such for reward The of the stage. section first very the from The trail starts climbing up the hills where thesanctuarylocates. is the celebration at the Cabezo Hill cially the last Sunday of April when espe - and pilgrims the by year the throughout used is which path nal tuary. The trail Sanc- matches the traditio - Cabeza la de Virgen the at off at Marmolejo town and finished trail through the province of Jaén the GR-48 starts of stage first This VIRGENDELACABEZA MARMOLEJO/ STAGE 1:

PROVINCE OF JAÉN SIERRA MORENA TRAIL: tive accumulative slope (over 300 (over slope accumulative tive nega- and positive between rence diffe- the and kilometres) 30 (over distance the of because llenging cha- most the of one is it although rewarding stage of the GR-48 route and beautiful most a be will This and streams brooks onthegranitebedrock. water the of action strong the from resulting patches Rockroses and Oaks Holm by red many deep valleys with hills cove- see will We farmhouse. Navalasno jadillas natural viewpoint and from Morena Sierra Ma - Las both from range mountain of section this in features natural and landscape the of view excellent an have will We this delicatenaturalsite. with respectful very be must We species. animal endangered many great ecological value and home to o fre ti batfl climbing beautiful this forget not will hikers Nevertheless, metres). mentioned kilometre marks. those of any at left be must and allow not are vehicles kilometre 32.2 the and park) the of border (natural kilometre 16.5 the Between park. natural the through crosses that tracks forest the of any using of means by range mountain the of sites natural many through passes which road mary-A Pri- J-5001 the to connects Motorway (E-05) Andalucía de Autovía The for very fitbikers. suitable only and hard really is route the of section ascending This * MIDE evaluation: Time: 12horas Distance: 32Km (Andújar) Finish: Virgen delaCabezaSanctuary Start: MarmolejoTown Suitability: Walking,horseridingandmountainbiking Difficulty infollowingthetrack Track Features: ronment envi- natural the of Severity Environment: 2 2 . beauty inthearea. natural the of because towards up hing theroute accomplis- for required Struggle Struggle Guidance ontheroutedirections Orientation: : Suitability: 5 3 35 GR-48Jaén 36 GR-48Jaén ie wie lmig p oad L Aiea n L Cneea country Centenera La and Aliseda La towards up climbing while river the to parallel continues which right the to track forest the matches trail the Bridge, Renaissance the crossing after and road A-420 the Following ••• 2.75kmRenaissanceBridge atMarmolejo Stone madewatertroughatthebeginning ofthestage. the RenaissanceBridge. Marmolejo’s impressive Spa will remain to the right before crossing over Calvario at River. town Guadalquivir the to leads the that road A-420 the leave to connect to will Street We Spa. Marmolejo de Balneario the Iglesia de Jesús. Bend to the left at the cross with Jesús Street and towards towards and Street Herrero Calero Francisco into go here, From molejo. This stage of the route starts at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento Square in Mar- ROUTEGENERALDESCRIPTION the southern region where Rockrose bushes and Holm Oak trees stretch trees Oak Holm and bushes Rockrose where region southern the top of the hill. From here, we will have the an astonishing panoramic view of reaching before way half locates viewpoint the natural This to Sanctuary. coming before remain kilometres 23 almost although town lejo Marmo- from kilometres 9.5 some hiked already have we point, this At ••• Km9.6MiradordelasMijadillasViewpoint Country EstatetotherightandValdelechestheleft. The Oaks. Baldío El of house shepherds’ the by path a Holm become will road countryside young of pastures by replaced be will trail the of sides both on seen be can which plots garden and groves Olive scattering the and sandstone red the replace will rocks slate ascending, starts trail the As at LaCenteneraCountryEstate. skirts through the foothills while climbing up towards the highest slopes and towards La Aliseda Country Estate. From this point onwards, the trail Ribera del Guadalquivir Path and continue walking onto la the country de road Sendero as known is that and River Guadalquivir the by runs that track the Ignore plant. power electricity the near two into splits trail The Maidenhair the Fern, verycommonbywatersprings. such ferns many are there where slopes limy the from out flow springs and sources water Some road). country (J-5001 estates horizon line is shaped by the silhouette of the Béticas mountain range, mountain Béticas the of silhouette the by shaped is line horizon with some irrigated fields near Marmolejo and Andújar towns.together Finally, the away far locate Porcuna and Arjonilla Arjona, such towns and villages whitewashed Some valley. River Guadalquivir the to and across Panoramic viewfromtheMirador delasMijadillasnaturalviewpoint. 37 GR-48Jaén 38 GR-48Jaén groves which appear to eclipse a pasture where we may find the pre- cious SaffronMilCapmushroom inautumn. the find may we where pasture a eclipse to appear which groves Country Estate. The trail will continue ahead and through reforested Pine Aliseda La towards and left turn will we where Estate Country Espinola The rewardaftersuchsteepclimbing isanimpressivepanoramicview. de Centenera La with junction the to comes it out, flattens trail the As and wheretheriveristamedintoYeguasReservoir. provinces Jaén and Córdoba between border natural a time the at is site the breathtaking view to the west of the Yeguas River valley. This natural near the main access to is Los Valles which County Estate. areas From highest here we the will enjoy of one from view the be will climbing steep The trail continues climbing up to the top of the hill. The reward for such morphosed countryrock(graniterock). unmeta- the and (slates) area contact the between strip the on walking resulting from contact (thermal) metamorphism which means that we are surface rock the on inlays dark the of because ‘mosqueadas’ as known are Those borders. the on site rocks slate the contemplate and stop good to where a is This brook. small a over bridge a across go will we trail, the of twist one At forest. and undergrowth Mediterranean of mass the replaced have which trees Eucalyptus and trees Pine Stone of groves ted refores- some through winds trail the viewpoint, the behind leaving On into largegraniteboulders. drock. The natural erosion on the slope causes the bedrock being broken be- granite of area an in locates viewpoint Mijadillas las de Mirador The the PeñóndeMartosRock,JabalcuzandSierraMáginafoothills. Jándula Rivervalley andCerrodelCabezoHillinthe background with CiudadRealprovinceinCastilla-LaMancharegion. far away distance the Sierra Madrona mountain range which is the border the YeguasRivervalleyandeven,inclearsunnyday,wewill spotinthe see to the north the steep foothills of Valquemado gorge which locates at will We hill. Parra La and ravine Espinarejo the right the to having while slopes the covering start Oaks Portuguese and Trees Tupertine Trees, th As the trial climbs down, typical Mediterranean shady vegetation as Hea- through asteepgullyknownasLaFuentedelaPerdíz. down climbing starts while station rangers’ the to opposite to just right the turn sharp a makes which path the to back get to gate the of left the from this point onwards. We will entering the park through the access to will trail the Centenera come at La the gate at to the junction Natural Park. Only the Authorized vehicles passing are allowed after kilometre One ••• Km.16,5.CanceladeentradaalParqueNatural Gate toSierradeAndújarNaturalPark 39 GR-48Jaén 40 GR-48Jaén king althoughbikers maystrugglewhennegotiating somesteepslopes. bi - and riding horse walking, for suitable is path waymarked This tuary. Sanc- the to leads that pecuaria) (vía route cattle former a is which path after, we will eventually leave the path to continue walking onto another continue walking onto the path that heads up. Some two hundred meters and down climbs that path the Ignore there. in sings waymarking the to Waymarking signsatthevíapecuaria junction On having come to the junction at the path, we will need to pay attention odpecker whichmaybesingingonthetreetops. Deer and perhaps birds such the Eurasian Jay and the Great Spotted Wo- some spot may we where site the to forest of taste a bring groves Pine left which istheoneforhikersandpilgrimswhowalkuptoSanctu the to path the onto walking continue and carts and vehicles rized autho- pilgrims’ by used is which right the to path the Ignore two. into splits path the gate, the crossed having On path. the blocking is which wire thick a and pillars granite two with gate a until and ahead continue and tracks and paths other any Ignore groves. Pine reforested by shaped site natural a into comes trail the down, climbing steep the of end the At ••• Km19.8CancelaCabledelEspinarejoGate de laCabezaSanctuaryatopthehill. Virgen the and Hill Cabezo del Cerro the both are background away far diterranean forest covering the steep and beautiful hillslopes. At the very the very far away background- and the exceptionally well preserved Me- –at River Jándula the into waters which Brook Valdepeñoso Arroyo the by carved valley abrupt and steep the right, the To fords. streams’ the by Cork Oaks pastures with some impressive Iberian and Wild Pear trees which grow Oaks Holm through and down climbing continues path The ary. remove parasitesfrominsidethefur. the depression in the red sands and clay which are used by Wild Boars to on the path. On both sides we will see small ponds ‘bañas’ resulting from and other mammals suck Foxes and Egyptian Mongooses may be spotted Deer of Tracks shrub. Laurustinus and Junipers Trees, Strawberry of ples sam- many with thickens undergrowth Mediterranean noble where area an through winds and flattens path the hill, the of top the reaching On ••• Km24.2NavalasnoNuevoCountyEstate Cabezo hillwhichlocatestoeastappearsbecloserus. both located to the west. The silhouette of the Sanctuary atop the Cerro del oftheValle delaCabrera valley andthe Navalasno Nuevo County Estate, towards a natural viewpoint from where we will enjoy the panoramic view and the path’s surface becomes smoother. The path climbs up slightly and path another to connects path the hill, the of top the to come having On been fullyreplacedbyRockrosebushesandscrub. have groves Pine down. running ditch hard yet small a in rocky fitting while becomes path The us. behind closed remain must that and path the blocking is which gate country green a to come will we after, Soon ‘Bañas’ alongthe pathproducedbyWildBoars’action 41 GR-48Jaén 42 GR-48Jaén Navalasno Farmhouse Eucalyptus trees. large by guarded well hill, the atop locates Farmhouse Viejo Navalasno way up to the Sanctuary as animals may water and refresh in the troughs. their on pilgrims by used is site This meadow. a in locate troughs water two and well water a where Estate County the through winds trail The Eucalyptus treesatthefarmhouse’saccesswhichlocatesatop some spot will we here, From Estate. County Navarra La to access main will return to the we original path to get to a green countryside gate which is the where curve sharp a make will path five the Some after, meters right. hundred off branches that path another onto continue will bushes, we Mint Round-leaved and Reed with brook small a fording After of afunnel-whichlocatesbetweentwowiremeshfences. shape the -in area basin former a to come to bed stream the as direction onto another path that branches off another left while climbing down in with the same together sign walking continue will We Virgen’. la ‘A reads waymarking that sign white and green GR-48 a see direction will the to We attention marks. close pay to should we ahead meters Some ideal habitatforJunipertreesthough. outcroppings resulting from water erosion of former stream beds. These rocky sites granite are rose some see will We flattens. now which path the on ahead continue and path this Ignore pilgrims. by used path cut Holm Oaks while passing by a of small water pasture trough to young the right a and a through short- come will trail the progresses, walk the As hill. dow, especiallyinspring. path mea- wild the the to colour give Foxgloves White many as while down climbs feature natural common a be will boulders Granite valley. another towards descending start will path the step by Step ahead. tinue perpendicular to the direction is we are that travelling. Ignore path that path another and con- meets and pastures young through winds trail The shut behindus,wewillreturntoLugarNuevoCountryEstate. Country Estate main access. After crossing the gate which should remain to the east. After some six hundred metres, we will come at Fuencubierta a right the to livestock building, and we will continue farmhouse walking along the the firebreakleft track and the to and behind left having On the farmhouse. around pens animal and stables former such structures semi-ruined ring scatte- some and kiln a and area threshing former a both of remains the This is a good site for breaking. In front of the farmhouse still can be seen ••• Km27.4NavalasnoViejoFarmhouse White Foxglove, very commonbygraniteboulders 43 GR-48Jaén 44 GR-48Jaén The woodenbridge overtheArroyodelosSantos Brook Game grazingbetweenthePinetrees. animals. wild some to home Hikers may even spot some big samples of Deer and perhaps any Fallow is now through walking are we site The there isasortofkissinggateonsideforhikers,bikersandriders we will cross a gate which is blocking the track. This gate is shut although at some sections. The path will eventually meet the firebreak track where walls slightly stone dry with slope pecuaria’ steep a up climbing ‘vía while right the to a bends matches now which path The signs. marking way- the to attention pay should we where grove Pine a through winds and ahead continues trail the bridge, the crossing After though. tream wooden bridge. Horse riders should use another bridge which is downs- a across go to and upstream walk will we brook, the to come having On ••• Km29.7WoodenBridge thick trunkswillbeasurpriseforhikers. whose Ash-Trees old years hundreds of samples along big with riverbanks the forest lineal beautiful a supports brook The Brook. Santos los de Arroyo the at especially and though reward good a is site the of beauty surface path’s becomes rocky and the the slope steepens and since even fits into thebikers ground. The for harder be may slope the of end The . Headquarter which isalsotheendofthisstage oftheroute. Brotherhood’s Marmolejo near come eventually will trail The Sanctuary. the nearby located that pilgrims the for houses the are Those hill. the of top the at showing start will (cofradías) buildings brotherhood first The the cracks onthegraniterocksand boulders. colonizing when struggle to appears which Medite- by undergrowth replaced rranean been have groves Pines site. the in boulders and will enjoy the whimsical forms of some big and fragmented granite rocks The track climbs up and comes into a small ravine to the left where hikers route. brea- when king. pilgrims Then we should return to the by trail to continue ahead with the used GR-48 sites popular most the of one is that and path this down metres some locates which Viewpoint Viejo Camino del Mirador the to come to choose may We Andalucía. in Interest Tourism as classified also is path The Sanctuary. Cabeza la de Virgen the to town Andújar from travelling when pilgrims by used path traditional a is nos Moli- los de Cordel or Viejo Camino either as known is which path This stage. the of section last this on right the from approaches path Another ••• Km30.7TracktowardstheSanctuary Granite rockstakewhimsicalformsonthissectionofthestage 45 GR-48Jaén 46 GR-48Jaén Marmolejo. RenaissanceBridge and a rise of 25 meters at the cen- meters 125 of span a with arches semicircle seven has bridge The to thebridge. value cultural gave which works restoring some commissioned Andalusia of Government the of tury, the Ministry of Public Works cen- 21st the of decade first the tely rebuilt in the 19th century. In comple- almost was bridge the century; 16th the of half second Even first works were done in the was stillunpaid. build the bridge although to the bill earner wage a as employed was stonemason master this that 21th, 1600. The manuscript reads the May on dated is which Will last Castillo’s del Benito in ded recor- is Bridge Renaissance the ••• The first historical review of review historical first The ches Valley. Pedro- the to up follows it where from Bridge Campana the and ver A-420 Road towards the Yeguas Ri- the is currently which path the as well as Cabeza la de Virgen La or Centenera La such mountains the in up located sites to accessing for pass the was bridge the centuries, many For activity. important a most became moving livestock and region the through passed routes cattle many as century 16th the in important especially was This ge. ran- mountain the in up highlands the to Valley Guadalquivir the of fields plain the connecting for as located strategically is bridge The built inthe19thcentury. were four other the 16th while century the from are bank right the tral arch. The three first arches from VIÑASDEPEÑALLANA ver, near Encinarejo Dam. Last quarter of the stage is all about a soft and soft a about all is stage the of quarter Last Dam. Encinarejo near ver, Ri- Jándula the towards descending when harden may it although riding horse and biking hiking, for suitable is which walk easy an be will This ring andsurvival. recove- Lynx Iberian the for bastions last the of one perhaps shrubbery, and boulders rocks. Certainly, the region is the kingdom of granite rocks and Rockrose granite awesome and valleys rough bedrock out granite scouring omnipresent while the into fitted deeply are streams Water ral viewpointsliketheoneatMiradordelPeregrinoViewpoint natu- different in placed boards information the of because them around also have the opportunity for a better understanding of the natural world will Hikers land. wild and rough this of views breathtaking some enjoy to site natural a housing, Peñallana de Viñas towards up climbing while road A-6177 serpentine the follow will it there from and valley River la Jándu- the into descends clearly trail the stage, the of section first the In in thismountainrange. gion features directly related to the pilgrims’ fervour which can be breath reli- and cultural many discover will hikers route, the of stage this Along when travelling from Andújar town to the Virgen del a Cabeza Sanctuary. carts and pilgrims the by used tracks and paths other match will trail the of sections some route, the of stage this On province. Jaén in Park tural Na- Andújar de Sierra the through and ahead continues trail GR-48 The STAGE2: Valle delríoJándula VIRGEN DELACABEZA/ . 47 GR-48Jaén 48 GR-48Jaén the miracle happened, that is atop the Cerro del Cabezo Hill. Every year Every Hill. Cabezo del Cerro the atop is that happened, miracle the where place exact very the at Name Her after built be to hermitage a for asked Mary Virgin arm, disable shepherd’s the healing After province. Juan to appeared Alonso Mary de Rivas, a young shepherd from Virgin Colomera –a village in Granada Blessed the of spirit the morning, early the in and 1227 12th, the August on belief, traditional the to According which isthefourthlargerinSpain stretchessome963kilometres. municipality the people, 38000 over of population a With district. cipal muni- Andújar in Sanctuary Cabeza la de Virgen the at off starts trail The ROUTEGENERALDESCRIPTION MIDE evaluation: * comfortable mountainroad. easy climbing up to the top of the mountain range and the trail matches a Time: 5hoursand30minutes Distance: 17,2Km. Finish: ViñasdePeñallana Start: V.delaCabezaSanctuary Some strugglewhenclimbingdowntoEncinarejoNaturalSite the naturalenvironment Difficulty infollowingthetrack Track Features: Environment: eeiy of Severity 2 3 hing theroute accomplis- for required Struggle Struggle: Guidance ontheroutedirections Orientation: Suitability: 3 2 and hikersmay be likelyofspendingsometime inthisnaturalsite. res of traditional rock buildings. The views aroundcountry house uswhich arelocates to particularlythe right and that still hold the charming bucolicfeatu- tionally been used in local building. A good example of this is a former ruined tradi- has rock Granite actions. weathering of series a from resulting ‘saliega’ surfacepathThebecomes slippery granitebecause theknownsandasof Ignore another path that crosses perpendicular and continue walking ahead. to usistheArroyodelMembrillarBrookvalley. closer locates which valley The foothills. Cabezo del Cerro the and hills southern the of bedrock granite the on carved valleys the of view king breathta- the enjoy will We Frailes. los de Huerta as known site natural a by passes and shrub and groves Pine the through descending back, starts path our to remains areas surroundings the and Sanctuary the As ••• Km1.5SenderodelJabalíPath towards theAreaRecreativadelJabalí,anearbyrecreationarea. heading before Hill Cabezo del Cerro the right the to having while area la picnic the through walk Alcala will we Eventually, buildings. Brotherhood from Real out comes that left the to path another matches trail the Sanctuary, the towards and board information an from metres 300 Some honouring theVirginMarywhichislocallyknownas‘LaMorenita to April of Sunday last the on gather pilgrims 600000 over 1304, since Nuestra SeñoradelaCabezaSanctuary ’. 49 GR-48Jaén 50 GR-48Jaén continue climbing down towards the stream bed which is the head of a of head the is which bed stream the towards down climbing continue meters we will leave the firebreak track to make a 90º turn to the right and hundred four some After steeply. descends track The us. behind shut be must that gate country a crossing after track firebreak the to access We ••• Km4.42Climbingdowntowards theEncinarejoRecreationArea blocked byacountrysidegate. is which track firebreak another onto walking continue to path this leave will we since sings trail the to attention a pay to After need we road. so or kilometre the to parallel runs that Path Encinarejo – Jabalí del dero Sen- towards head will path the area, recreation the behind leaving On El JabalíSolitarioSculpture the maincharacterinJaimedeFoxá’snovel,‘Solitario’(1961). represents Andújar, from artist local a Aldehuela, Luis by sculpture The rock which is locally known as El Jabalí Solitario (The Lonely Wild Board). the in carved sculpture a is feature main The utilities. tables, other and benches picnic some with equipped well is road the near area The ture. reforested Pine groves and other conifer species are the main natural fea- where area) (recreation Jabalí del Recreativa Área the to approaching le whi- track firebreak the again matches path the progresses, walk the As rare fungi(CriadillasdeTierra)thatgrowunderneath. to symbiosis in live and associated is it since Criadillas las de Madre or at the base. In Spanish, this plant is known as Hierba de la Patata de Tierra spot dark a have generally which petals yellow five with large relatively are flowers whose herb annual an is This guttata). (Xolantha Frostweed European the sister’ ‘little their by accompanied well are Rockroses Gum Boars canbespottedonthesandyground. Wild and Deer of tracks and area the in supremacy for competing be to appear Trees Mastic and Rockroses undergrowth. Mediterranean lush of varieties great between wavy becomes and ahead continues path The the highestdensityonworldofthismostendangeredbigcat. with one is which area an through winds path the since Lynx Iberian the for food provide to are Those path. the along locate Rabbits for closures en- Temporal path. waymarked the onto walking keep to paramount is It stream. water the of nature seasonal the of and level phreatic nearby the of sign a is which shrub woody phreatic and Reeds by dominated clearly is pe Landsca- path. our to parallel and down flows that brook seasonal small and matches another track connecting an Electricity Power Station and Station Power Electricity an connecting track another matches and After crossing other country gate, the path comes to the bottom of the hill a bitmoredifficult. avoid granite rocks and boulders. Bikers must find this section of the path to order in snake a like twisting and curving is now which surface path The climbing down hardens because of the steep and the slippery sandy Vaciabolsas’ perhapsthename isafteranyformerbandit. River valley at the bottom of the hill. The hill is locally known as ‘Loma de Jándula the guess now may We surface. slopes the on outcropping ders the track to coming into a rougher area with great granite rocks and boul- from away and left the to turns path the and us behind remain will shrub Mediterranean and groves Pine with meadows progresses, walk the As Boards alongthepathtellaboutIberianLynxexistinginarea 51 GR-48Jaén 52 GR-48Jaén Cauce delríoJándula path. the of left the to parallel flows it askilometres 2.5 some for panion dam behind and going downstream. We the will enjoy leaving the path Jándula the River com- to back come will we Dam, the to up walking After shores turnedintoinlandbeachesinthesummerseason. the has that and near really is which Dam Encinarejo visit and come to Encinarejo Dam. The path bends to the right although hikers may choose Big graniterocksandbouldersalongthedescendingpath climbing, the road comes near a cluster of houses by Viñas de Peñallana de Viñas by houses of cluster a near comes road the climbing, soft of meters few some After here. from far not is stage the of end The Sanc- tuary asshowingthesitetoa child nexttohim. the at pointing man a representing sculpture moving the miring ad- and landscape the at looking while breaking road. for place good a is This the by locates which viewpoint natural a Peregrino, del Mirador the reach will we soon and up climbing continues road serpentine The Alfonso XIIIreign.Healsowastheauthorofpoem. under Instruction Public for Minister and Idelfonso San de Rincón of quis Mar- Palacio, y Prado del José by 1923 in paid fully and commissioned was work The surface. rock the on carved poem a with monument a fact which is known as ‘La Piedra que Habla’ (The Talking Rock). The rock is in block granite granite large a by large passes trail the shaped kilometre, 16.7 the distinctively At boulders. many observe can we hills the On Rockroses, Mastic Trees and Wild Olive trees is colouring the hillslopes. Mediterraneancontinuesclimbingpathup,undergrowththe comprising As left. Valdeinfierno the Barranco de locates to the which Ravine by cut Pine groves and the road. The green mass of Pine groves will be suddenly of being grazing in the meadows which are likely theare they as naturalroad the by Deer borderof samples some spot betweento easy be will theIt heavy trafficabout. some have can we when holidays bank and/or weekends on hiking are we if especially and, road the Hill. to attention cabezo pay should del we Nevertheless, Cerro the to pilgrimage the to related clearly later the area; the in really features ethnological are and natural surroundings the of because the interesting road, the along walking being of Despite serpentine road while gently climbing up to Viñas de Peñallana Housing. From this point to the end of this stage of the route, the trail will match this the bridgeoverriver. across going after Park Natural Andújar de Sierra the outside ourselves find eventually will We towns. Andújar and Peñallana de Viñas towards road countryside the to connect to Area Recreation Encinarejo and River Jándula the both of companion agreeable the leave will we step by Step ••• Km9.58theA-6177Road(section) watch for any bird like the Grey Heron which is very common in this and site. tables picnic scattering benches along are the riverbanks and There a small birdwatching Nature. hut where enjoying we can better for pped equi- well is therefore and Area Recreation Encinarejo of part is area The it comesfromthedampipelinelocatedatlowersectionofdam. rest of Ash trees on both riverbanks. The river water is really cold because fo- riparian continuous a by protected well also is watercourse large The 53 GR-48Jaén 54 GR-48Jaén stage oftheroute andthebeginningofnext one. this of end the is which 5002) (JH- Road escoriales Los with junction the Housing which locates just before Los Pinos, a tourist resort. There is also La PiedraqueHablaMonument Mirador delPeregrino Viewpoint 55 GR-48Jaén 56 GR-48Jaén The OldestPilgrimageTraditioninSpain (Minor Basilica). titleBasílicathelawofby Menor sanctuary granted the2010, was 20th the April century. On 16th roughly reformed at the end of tho - theand 1304 and 1287 between built finally was sanctuary The impor- charactertantAndujar most history.in a became and hill the atop built be sanctuary to a shepherdThe fervently askedfor red mobility and healed. recove- arm disabled his sudden niterocks where hekneed and at the sculpture hid between the gra- found and night the of middle the distance. He climbed up the hill in hillandheard tollinga bell inthe seesome glowing lights atop the Hill. That night the shepherd could valleyneartheCerro delCabezo arm shepherding disabled was theflock his in a had who nada) Alonso Rivas from Colomera (Gra- shepherd Juan called a 1227, In happened. event amazing a most century 13th the in on Later from profanation. away it keepmountain to range Morena Sierra in hill remote most a in hid was sculpture the An- dújar, occupied Arabs when tury cen- 8th the in Later to. devoted theVirgin Mary towhich hewas sculpture of a brought him with SaintEufrasio arrived to Spain, he ••• According to tradition, when when tradition, to According of theofficialhymn. tureand that is also the main theme sculp- the of colour dark the to rring refe- clearly nickname a Morenita’, SaintVirginlocallyis known‘La as This Saint. the honouring to April of SundaylasttheCabezoon delHill over the country gather all at the from Cerro pilgrimages 600,000 Over que enplatasdehojassecierra entre eljoyelquelaencierra, colgada entrecieloytierra.” lo mismoqueunaaceituna, colgada entre cielo y tierra. cayó unaaceitunaalsuelo, rodó yseparóenlasierra. Meta dejiennenseanhelo; la virgensugraciaasoma reja quesumarcoaroma reja quesumarcoaroma escultura enbarrosanto, bronce decarnedivina, desde elolivar delcielo Morena deluzluna, Morena deluzluna, “Morenita ypequeñita envuelto porlaplatina un chocolatín delcielo ¡Una aceitunabendita! del orillodesumanto. entre jarasdelasierra entre jarasdelasierra Morenita ypequeñita Morenita ypequeñita una aceitunabendita, Es laErmita Es laErmita una cita, una cita BAÑOSDELAENCINA VIÑASDEPEÑALLANA/ Panoramic viewof LaNavainAndújarmunicipality complemented attheendofstagewithviewRumbl ar Dam. be will which features landscape of range A range. mountain Morena Sierra of heart very the at world natural the enjoying while breaking for site good a also is This locates. River Gorgogil the of source water first the where site views of the foothills and of the plain fields in Jaen province from the natural impressive breathtaking landscape most features and the enjoy will We sheep andthattodayisfullydevotedtofightingbullbreeding. mesteña the breed to used which meadows and pastures comprising te perhaps the most interesting is the Finca de Corrales, a large country sta- woodland; such to substitute natural the be will pastures large Finally, hunting. game big for reason main the are Boards Wild and Deer where which are excellent samples of the purest and lush Mediterranean forest name to the site to private country estates, like Friscalejo Country Estate, The trail will take us from Pine groves and former vineyards which gave activities. characteristic features and parts of the former equipment used for mining some remain still where deserted totally village mining former a riales’, toro bravo (fighting bull). Especially interesting are those near ‘Los Esco- Spanish breeding to devoted fully meadows and pastures many prising com- landscape the be will path the along feature main The area. tural na- protected beautiful this behind leave will we step by step although Park Natural Andújar de Sierra the through winding continues trail The lling fromBañosdelaEncinatotheVirgenCabezaSanctuary. the trace of another traditional path which is used by people when trave- to Baños de la Encina, a small highland town. The trail will mainly follow On this stage of the route the GR-48 will take us from Viñas de Peñallana STAGE 3:

57 GR-48Jaén 58 GR-48Jaén Tourist Resort which could be a good place for provisioning before startingJH-5002theandno) Escoriales.LosRoadto Nearjunctionthe PinosLosis Puertolla - – (Andújar Road A-6177 the at junction the is point starting The accommodations fortourists. rural modest or Andújar from people some for residence second a ther ei- just are others while mansions businessmen’ in converted buildings historical real are them of Some walls. stone thick of houses traditional the as region the of buildings typical preserved best the of some main re - still where and district municipal Andújar within houses area scattering of an is which Peñallana de Viñas at off starts route the of stage This ROUTEGENERALDESCRIPTION a large halfsectionmatchingadirttrackingoodsurfaceconditions. and road countryside a match will trail the time most as comfortable and easy quite is which kilometres 30 over of hike descending long A MIDE evaluation: Time: 9,30horas Distance: 32,8kmapprox. Finish: BañosdelaEncina Start: ViñasdePeñallana Orientation: environment Severity ofthenatural Environment: the routedirections udne on Guidance 2 2 hing theroute Struggle requiredforaccomplis- Struggle: Difficulty infollowingthetrack Track Features: Suitability: 4 2 San JoséHermitage Waymarking signsanddirectionatthestartingpointofstage the fresh shadow of the Pine groves. sidered when walking along it although this is a very comfortable walk under Cabeza Parda sites. The road is really narrow and all precautions must be con- The trailstartsatthiscountrysideroadtoLosEscoriales,theJándulaDamand ••• Km0A-6177Road we willfindrelevantinformationabouttheSierradeAndújarNatural. towardsAndújar, wewill gettoViñas dePeñallana Visitors Centre where Road A-6177 the up kilometres 2 some follow we if addition, In walk. the 59 GR-48Jaén 60 GR-48Jaén Wild Peartreesand Whitethornshrubsbloominghelps outBeekeepingintheregion will paintinwhitetheriverbanksofthisseasonalwaterstream. tolerant wetofmore soil. springInplants of time, Whitethornspatch a trees shrubsOak andHolm Wild Pear between trees keeps that and runs Brook As the walk progresses, the trail comes in to a dell through which La Garganta granite rocks and patches pastures, ofwhere sites Mediterraneanin common very is which Partridge forestRed-Legged the to mix together. especially and singing birds different many to listening to easy be will it one, will come across with we that atspecies animal thismain the large stage.by is livestock However,above, said has we As in peaceful natural sites like this Hill andtheSanctuary. Cabezo del Cerro of east the to view panoramic beautiful a have will we where from right the to curve large a makes road the rises, level the As Mosquilla mountainrange. Sierra of foothills gentle the climbing starts before name same the with brook a across wades and Estate Country Cerrajeros Los at houses of ter grazing in Los Llanos de Cuellar Country Estate. The trail passes by a clus- tures and meadows follow the Stone Pine forest and we will see livestock Pas- Peñallanas. de Viña of plots and houses last the by passes and trees Pine Stone between ahead continues now curves many with road The ••• Km3.92ElRelojNaturalSite ting the vertical walls of San José Hermitage. be can this compe- to seem rocks and boulders granite where path the of left the to seen of sample good A gravity. defying be to appear which shapes pastures where the dominant natural elements are granite rocks of impossible through winds trail the as groves Pine the behind leave will we step by Step rural buildingsconvertedintotouristaccommodation. neyards after which the site is named. On both sides of the road are also some vi- former with together plots and houses some are there road the along Still enough to spot any of those ungulates by the path. path. the by ungulates those of any spot to is enough This lucky are we perhaps and feature. hunting Boar Wild natural and Deer for main site famous the becomes undergrowth Me - the of diterranean Oak beauty visual Cork the with and descending pasture starts path beautiful The a trees. to approach will we step by Step a with decorated roof andarchesalongthefront. cattle for trough perhaps feeding etc. large a is buildings, peculiar most the countryside different cattle, for troughs Man ding grazing. peacefully all fee- fences, wiring the along are posts granite see will We area. the over rocks are granite since common bulls very are features where granite made pastures large between runs trail the as pleasant very be to turns path new this on Walking south. the to and right off branches that Rumblar del Sendero as known path another onto walking continue and signs waymarking the to attention pay should we junction the aftermetres 150 Some breeding. bulls fighting to devoted fully tures and calves young bulls’ bravery is tested. The path winds through different pas- where enclosure an is which tentadero a by passing whi- le ahead walking continue will we Jándula However, junction. del the kilometres from Embalse 6.5 some del located Mirador viewpoints two Rey, the del to Mirador the and leads right meet. the tracks and to paths path The different where junction a to comes path The mining the after is site the of name The waste (escoria)whichwasgeneratedanddisposedinthesite. iron. and The copper such Escoriales. ore Los as known village qualitydifferent produced which site mining a be to used settlement deserted a to comes trail The ••• Km9.96LosEscoriales Trail sectionbetweenpasturesandlivestockatLosEscoriales 61 GR-48Jaén 62 GR-48Jaén such Short-Toed Eagles, Common Buzzards and Vultures. Vultures. and Buzzards Common Eagles, prey Short-Toed of such birds many to home also is area The locate. and pastures estates livestock shooting many where and municipality Reina la de va (nava) surrounded by soft rounded hills which is already in Villanue- As the walk progresses, the path runs through a large treeless plateau this. about informing boards many see will we path the impact onto an area which is home to the Iberian Lynx. Along the Brook. lower to together working Friscalejo are administration the local by and Landowners houses and farms some are Those trees. fruit Soon after, we trees. will see some Eucalyptus scattering some by country houses stone surrounded protected a bywell is by which passes trough and water made ahead continues path the flattens, level the As runs that bordering aclusterofhousesbytheGorgogilgardens. and left the to off There branch that forest. path Oak another onto Holm take open will we and mountain large a Mosquila into comes Sierra path of the foothills range, lower the to come having On beauty valuable Bracken and Many special to thesite. a adding thirst. spring their the around quench grow may Ferns hikers where and today breaking village, Encina la de in forBaños site good a is This (aljibes). cisterns. of series a in to collected Although just is Brook. channelled was Gorgogil the water of past the source first the is which spring of foothills eastern the Sierra along Mosquila mountain range. At a bend of the skirting path locates a water while wavy becomes path The ••• Km14FirstSourceofGorgogilandFriscalejoBrooks Long roofedfeedingtroughdecoratedwitharches approach toRumblarDamwhich isalmostatsight. will we down, climbing covers starts path the As which Hills. Mesonero de Lomas forest Mediterranean lush turns the by pasture replaced landscape be Yeguas soon the the will is which brook, plateau the treeless The over mountainous. bridge more the across going After though. ok samples of Tamujo shrub grow along the sandy riverbanks of the bro- Brook Yeguas streams which drain the pastures and meadows in the area. the Excellent across wade will and which later will become Andújar Brook. This is one of the main water ahead continues path The harmony aroundus. andpeace of sense warm a provokes which land pasture large the is it However, diversify. uses land therefore and favours growing plants other substratum fertile the since groves Olive some also are There cefully grazingbetweenfruittrees,likeAlmondtrees. fountains Many breeding. horse pea- seen be can which horses watering for serve troughs water above and to metres devoted 400 mainly at is meadow which sea large the a is area surrounding site’s The the comprises a smallhermitage. buildings of and school a even group and farmhouses housing, The workers estate country Amalia. Nava as Santa known or is site Andújar impressive de This left. the to hill soft a on locate which buildings of cluster a around borders and by passes path The ••• Km19NavadeAndújarorSantaAmaliaSite Passing byFriscalejoFountain 63 GR-48Jaén 64 GR-48Jaén Wild Asparagus bushes. andtrees Olive Wild of samples good some supporting while and ta ween rocky rocks where clearly can be seen the distinctive rock stra- bet- now runs path The trail. the of stage this of end the towards and Step by step we will leave behind the dam to continue walking ahead Ancient linealpasturesareacommon featurealongthepath Grey Herons,CormorantsandtheshyrareBlackStork. suchbirds aquatic many to home are watershed the and shores dam region’s the for The Hm3. 126 some water collects and high metres 65 is collect It fields. irrigated to 1941 in built was Dam Rumblar The that matchestheJH-5044Road. road countryside a becomes path the dam, the to come having On ••• Km26.2RumblarDam Santa Amalia the impressive vertical wall surrounding Baños de la Encina Castle. Castle. Encina la de Baños surrounding wall vertical impressive the village where this stage of the route finishes. Soon after, we will spot the to leads and left the activities to off branch that path a onto mining walking tinue when time past a to were paramount in the area. evoke We will eventually leave the road clearly to con- which tramina Con- or Marquesa la de Minas such names places’ some with across come will hikers village, Encina la de Baños approaches path the As of sides both at showing start the path. will plots and groves Olive small and area humanized a more is This left. the to locates which buildings side immediately flattens level the country- of cluster a Confederación, la de Casas the by passing although after up climbing starts path The Rumblar Reservoir 65 GR-48Jaén 66 GR-48Jaén Iberian Lynx big cat. cat. big another threat posses onto this be to proves which not connected are areas main two these specimens). distance, long 70 the of Because (some National Park Doñana in remains population second breeding The largest country. the in population the breeding specimens, largest home 200 is some to which range tain in the Sierra de Andújar moun- especiallybut range mountain Cardeña such range, Morena mountain Sierra of populations areas in live breeding thus. Most extinction, of verge on cat. the are species big Lynx Iberian wild most endangered world’s the be to dered ••• The Iberian Lynx is consi- is Lynx Iberian The conditions for the Iberian Lynx Lynx Iberian in ordertoavoidextinction. the for conditions this of lagomorphs’ habitat and preying protection the ensuring consider programmes servation main its of con- Therefore, rabbit. the prey, decline the to due mainly of been has lynx decline Iberian the The resources. food main the are they since Lynx rian Rabbits are closely related to Ibe- these animals intheforest. of one see to luck of good dose a need will you expertise, a thoughtful are you if Even twi- light. at occurring activity peak with creatures, nocturnal nerally ge- are the and they spot since Lynx to Iberian easy forest not is It scrub. Mediterranean areas of mountainous to largely restricted being Peninsula Iberian the to native is Lynx Iberian The forest which is the kingdom of Deer and Wild Boars. In addition, scatte- addition, In Boars. Wild and Deer of kingdom the is which forest range with slopes covered by Rockroses patches and thick Mediterranean mountain the of hills northern the at locates Valley Rumblar bucolic The fields intheregion. plain largest the of views impressive some have will we where from ge each other as the path progresses along the foothills of the mountain ran- follow will (dehesas) pastures and groves Pine groves, Olive sites. tural na- highest the from views panoramic breathtaking the as well hiking, as path for sections hard some with walk the along landscape and features natural beautiful the enjoy will walkers long a being of despite In former municipalpathfromBañosdelaEncinatoLaCarolina. the and stage the of section first the on Guarromán de Cordel as known and La Carolina. The trail will match two traditional paths: the cattle route This stage of the route connects two highlands towns: Baños de la Encina LACAROLINA BAÑOSDELAENCINA/ STAGE4: terranean plants. Medi- of range large a comprising carpet green impressive this fragment ring mining sites and tailing disposal facilities not longer in use appear to Pozo delosCuellosWaterWell

67 GR-48Jaén 68 GR-48Jaén nica Site. Veró- La towards path distance short a A-289, PR the matches also path This Hermitage. Camino del Jesús the and Sanctuary Encina la de Virgen the to leads and groves Olive through winds which path a onto walking see a service area to the left. In shortly we will leave the road to continue will we road, the along walking start after Soon town. the outside Road way the All Avenue. Linares from the Town Hall is a gentle to descending walk until reaching the J-5040 get to Street From Mateo Hall. San Town for Ecina look la there, de Baños at off starts route the of stage This ROUTEGENERALDESCRIPTION Dificultad. ValoraciónsegúnmétodoMide: * Time: 7hours Distance: 26km Finish: LaCarolina Start: BañosdelaEncina Some sectionsmaybehardtoaccomplishonthebikethough the routedirections the naturalenvironment Orientation: Environment: Guidanceon Severityof 2 2 hing theroute Struggle requiredforaccomplis- Struggle: Difficulty infollowingthetrack Track Features: Suitability:

5 3 A serpentinepath gentlyclimbstowardsPinegroves appear tomarkthebordersofpath. Cactuses Pear Prickly and walls stone dry addition, In trees. fruit some of garden plots, a former water well and the water trough under the shadow former of traces the remain still one, this In facilities. water and buildings and flocks came for resting and that used to be well equipped with some shephers where area the ‘descansadero’, a past the in was junction The groves. Pine with area an to up climbs gently that path serpentine a onto path meets other paths at a junction from where we will bend to the right path to the left that leads to an open area with no Olive groves. There the another on walking continue to path the leave will we metres 500 some nal cattle route (vía pecuaria) on the way to the Virgen de la Encina. After traditio- a match paths PR and GR the stage, the of beginning very this At ••• Km1MajaviejaPathandLaVerónicaSite The beginningofthisstageoutsideBañosdelaEncinatown 69 GR-48Jaén 70 GR-48Jaén rest will enrich with other riparian fo- plants such Mediterranean Oleanders, Hawthorns The and Brook. Rumblarejo to parallel run a will grid over cattle crossing after and ahead continues path the junction, the From ••• Km4.2RumblarejoBrook River ValleytogetherwiththeRio GrandeRiverandthePintoRiver. Rumblar the of views breathtaking the be will walk extra the for reward The logical site is a fortification from the Argar civilisation, back to the Bronze Age. follow up the firebreak track that climbs up next to the fencing. This archaeo- and watershed the across go and junction) the to back and (going lometres ki- 2 extra some walk to have will we Site, LaVeronica visiting like feel we If Breeding horsesintheopenrangeisacommonpicturealongtrail PR A-289paththatleadstoLaVerónicaSitemovesawayfromtheGR-48trail. the since junction the at signs waymarking the to attention close pay will we where path the of right the to locates breeding bull fighting to devoted fully Thepath starts descending towards theRumblarejo Brook. countryA estate and vividflocksofbirdssuchAzure-WingedMagpies. panoramic views are well complemented with the fresh smell of conifers beautiful The grove. Pine dense a bordering while east the to ahead king southern plain fields of never ending Olive groves. WeJaen’s will continueand wal- north the to Valley Grande this Rio the between In is division watersheds. case, different more or two between boundary the king mar- line imaginary an aquarum, divortium the also is hill the of top The lian styleWindMillatthefront. Casti- the and town Encina la de Baños picturesque the of view beautiful a have will we backwards, looking and slopes highest the From bushes. crowned with a hill large Pine this grove. The area towards is rich and in Brooms and substrates Lavender slate on ascending continues path The del PilarBrook locates. another stream of exists in head a small the valley and where the firstright water sourcethe of Arroyo to heading while together come will them of many and site the over all exist tracks and paths Many floor. granite Peñones de Chirite, and large granite boulders to the left causing a sandy and into another across watershed with an impressive go granite site, l ocally known will as path the brook, the of head the to come having On Goldfinches, CommonGreenfinches,BlueTitsandGreat Tits. such birds) (perching species Passeriformes many watch may we so and together come to species bird different many cause undergrowth- and The vary habitat types in the area –cultivated fields, Mediterranean forest watershed. the of head the for looking while ahead continues path The ted fromlivestockbreedingandagriculture. clear a is example slope of different uses of the land in order to Santos maximize benefits repor- los de Cuesta of side northern the the to on and locates right that grove Olive The Wagtails. like birds spot could we where season rain the in ponds seasonal large with and muddy become which pastures and meadows large comprises watershed the of top The very difficultbecauseofthelittlebrookflow. be not will brook the across wading Nevertheless, mill. oil an Manrique, ginally used to be a brick made channel dug to power the nearby Casería across the brook by means of a small dyke known as Pantanillo which ori- wade will We trail. GR-48 the matches which path pecuaria vía the king mar- for are path the of section this along signs waymarking green The FOTO: Oleanders Brambles whichgrowontheriverbanks. Adelfas 71 GR-48Jaén 72 GR-48Jaén Asthe path continues climbing up to the top of the hill, we will enjoy the Common Buzzards andKitescanbewatchedflying overourheads. such prey of bird any perhaps and bucolic and wilder turns landscape The pace is pleasant along this section withas ahead gentlemarkedcontinues path ups the byand and downsthenow conditions throughdistantbetter in pasturesis soundsurface ofpath of young The cowbells. Holm Oaks. The walk barn, country housesof and the main farmhouse.cluster the is pasture the by Surrounded breeding. cattle to devoted fully is which land pasture beautiful this of view beautiful a have will we here, From north. the to and right bend will we There earlier. met we that until climbing meeting starts another track which is the one leading to La path Nava country house the Pasture, Navarredonda into coming After Navarredonda Pasture ••• Km9.5NavarredondaPasture after crossingawiringcountrygatewhichlocatestotheleftofpat pasture Navarredonda into come to path pecuaria vía the leave will we brook, the to coming before Immediately Brook. Parrilla the for looking while erosion water from starts resulting rills between sharply down climbing path the there From woodland. Oak Holm with covered hill ded house. Ignore that path and continue walking ahead and towards a roun- country Nava La to leads that path the meets it until right the to fencing the to parallel runs path The pasture. Navarredonda one, extensive most a of area reception natural the as woodland Oak Holm large is site The us. behind closed remain must that gate wiring a crossing after ronment envi- natural different completely a in ourselves find will We left. the to joins that route cattle the does it as and direction opposite the in moves path the while south the to campiña the towards down flows brook The h. try gates must remain closed behind us to prevent livestock and cattle cattle and livestock prevent to us behind closed remain must gates try coun- all Remember, path. the blocking gates country many across come On this section of the stage, the path winds through flat pastures. We will ••• Km13.QuintodelosCuellos Pasture grunts in autumn. Deer reproducing boxes resonance be to appear shrub, and dergrowth un- Mediterranean lush with covered fully hills, The River. Rumblar the to tributary main River, Grande Río the of tails the and watersheds and hills northernthe panoramicofviews theenjoy will wefencing. Again parallel the to runs that and left the to off branches that path the choose Then two. into split will soon that path same the on walking continue will we deservedwellbreak, hills.aAftervalleys panoramic and of view aenjoy also may we good here From a climbing. the be after recover to and breaking seem for site this and farmhouse Parrilla the by passes path The with some purple Lavender colour bushes. in competing to seem to that plants home Asphodel are White vertical cracks many which boulders granite many are there sides both On curve.ascending large a up tracingwhile aheadcontinues path The we will be entering La Parrilla Country Estate. Pasture after crossing a anNavarredonda iron of countrysideout comeby a will largewhich Holmleft Oak the tree. to Then path the onto walking continue will we and two into split will path the progresses, walk the As senses inthespringtimewhenallplantsareblooming. the to gift a become which patches Rockroses and shrub Mediterranean bywatershed coveredrougher a is Thispath. the of left the to and north the to Reservoir Rumblar the of tails the and valley the of view panoramic Black Kite 73 GR-48Jaén 74 GR-48Jaén Salamander hills andsomescatteringdesertedminingsites. boundaries the between the marks extensive plain cultivated that fields toline the south andwatershed the northern the is hill the Atop route. the of stagethis of end the to upfollow will we that one the is whichtowns now matching a former path that links Baños de la Encina and La Carolina ahead continues path the pond, the right the to and behind leaving On spotted whenflyingforhuntingoverthetroughs. artificial ponds. Birds of prey such Black Storks and Golden Eagles may be this in eggs their lay Salamanders and Toads Spadefoot Western Toads, com- are Midwife such amphibians hand, other the On insects. reptiles to food plementary and amphibians Cattle as animals. them of wild use to frequent make important Egrets extremely be to turn troughs Water Quinto farmhouse. land aftercrossinganothercountrygatelocatednearawatertrough. pasture- this leaving be will We meadows. between and watershed large anew junction where we will bend right onto a path that until winds throughand a east the to leads path the farmhouses, Quinto by passing After on its way down from the northern regions. us join will path Centillo the Eventually, land. other on trespassing from blaciones de Sierra Morena housing plan, back to King Carlos III reign. III Carlos King to back plan, housing Morena Sierra de blaciones Po- Nuevas the within range mountain the along established settlements Carolina, Carboneros, La Guarromán and Miranda such del Rey, Los Cuellosregion was one of the the in towns and villages other with Together This bucolicsiteiscomplementedwithapicturesquewaterwell. buttresses. beautiful and masonry rock slate uses as architecture rural of mhouse which locates at the soft rounded hill is another beautiful example far- The trees. fewer with field plain open and large a is site The Cuellos. los de Nava into come will path the gate, country another crossing After resembles the local countryside buildings which factory small a also ofis There path. the of stoneright the to remain will which and masonry. a site with the typical enclosures for testing fighting bulls’ bravery (tentadero) ty. After crossing a country gate which is blocking the path, we will come into municipali- Carboneros entering be will soon and ahead continues path The fromandusthatcan easily be spotted because theofCastle which locates range on the westernmost horizon; mountain Mágina Sierra and andrange mountain LosVillas Las y VilchesSegura Cazorla, de village which is half way shed to the right; in bright sunny clear days,longer in canuse; a silver-green be sea seenof Olive groves thestretching the foothillssouthern not water- facilities mining and ofsites mining Sierraabandoned many see will we foothills features will be the breathtaking views and the impressive landscape. On the The path surface is in good conditions along this section. The most interesting ••• Km19.5LosCuellosPath from hereyetanothersixkilometersremaintotheendofthis stage. af- spotted easily be can town Carolina La gate. country and another crossing ter ahead continue to buildings farm the between passes path The by villages remaining the site just as a cluster of farmhouses and barns. near- other to moved settlers and progress to failed colony this However, Enclosure fortestingfightingbull’sbravery 75 GR-48Jaén 76 GR-48Jaén this stage of the trail finishes. the road to the left that leads into the town by intoCamino Virgen de Baños del Street Rosario where Avenue, outside thewillwere bend town.theto right continuetoAt thewalking roundabout,along theroad until come choose Shortly after passing through this site, the path meets El Centenillo Road. The- the impressive viewsfromthetopof thehill. of because walkers occasional local and hikers among popular very is locates to the left of the path. This is an impressive 650 metres high hill which nite layers which resemble semicircular arches. The Cerro de la Cruz Hill also gra - in folds of series peculiar most a see will we path the of side left the On mens were relocated in La Carolina municipality. this dry meadow. Following a conservation programme, Lesser Kestrel speci- cies associated to meadow-steppe spe- bird habitatsother and Kestrel Lesser the to home is site whichthis However, ronment. may find their ideal foodenvi- dry in and treeless a facing be will we and curve sharp a makes path The remaining fromthesitetoLaCarolinatown. distance the is that since league) (half Legua Media La as known locally is site the by passing impressive while municipality LaCerrada farmhouse Carolina La which locates enters atop hilla path tothe right. This the Eventually, heart ofSierradeSeguramountainrange. the summer ones in Santiago de to laHighlands EspadaMorena Sierra in andlocated pastures Portoneswinter the from travelled municipalitiesare at the Cattle have been substituted by sheep, especially segureña race. Sheep flocks brick madewaterwellandtroughlocatesoppositetothembythepath. hillatheto right. There aresome vegetable plots nearthe farmhouse anda We will continue ahead and pass by Los Ruices farmhouse which locates atop atop a round hill. The castle has been converted into hermitage though. Panoramic viewatthelastsectionofstage BañosdelaEncinaCastle side one of the walls corners. One One corners. walls the of one side with the pentagonal one that fits in- together towers squared fourteen the attention our keep will it Soon ginal features. still keeps its almost untouched ori- little deteriorated through centuries and has it as fortresses Moorish preserved best Europe’s of one is This century). 12th (middle period Almohad the in castle the date helped to have discoveries archaeo- logical late However, period. Caliphal the in built been have to believed was building The land. Iberian the in period Muslim the to back goes castle the of history The heritage. cultural rich its as well as town the is which streets of maze intricate from far distance one can guess the even and landscape highlands the on printed be to appear silhouette castle The Hill. Cueto del Cerro by near- the atop stands majestically Castle Hammam al Burch pressive mountainous region where the im- most a in located town Highlands ••• Baños de la Encina is a a is Encina la de Baños this beautifulbuilding. to the historical and cultural values of Monument in 1931, a just recognition Thecastle wasclassified as National ors in1225. Mo- the to castle the conquest finally Fernandoson III,Saintthewillwho thereandgaveshebirthfirsther to castle the visited Castile of Queen the 1189 tradition, According in to and evolved some legendary events. The conquest of the castle was tough rated bypilasters. sepa- naves different two into splits which ceiling barrel-vault a with cistern large a is there whereyard court- the enter We towers. two by to the east wing and it is well flanked locates castle the to access main The cause of its shape. be- Gorda Almena or Homenaje del either Torre as known is andtown buildings. This tower looks upon the notbeappreciated inother Moorish can- which characteristics some has therefore and period Christian the during restored was towers the of 77 GR-48Jaén 78 GR-48Jaén MIDE evaluation: well is equipped withfacilitiesforpicnicandcontrolledbarbecuing. that and end the to way half is which Area Recreation Aliseda La as mountain biking. and riding horse Hikerswalking, for suitable walk willstruggle no enjoywith easy an breakingis This at the beautiful natural site known Andalusia’ which isDespeñaperrosPass. to ‘Gateway natural the to Spain and Portugal between der kilometres 500 from the westernmost over spurs of travelling Sierra Morena Massif after at the bor- adventure this finish to comes trail GR-48 The important battlesthatchangedthecourseofhistorywerefought. where region a and hospitality of tradition strong a with towns border two Elena, Santa to Carolina La from travelling when Despeñaperros in hills and mountains the through us take will route the of stage last This SANTAELENA LACAROLINA/ STAGE5: Time: 4horas Distance: 14,8Km. Finish: SantaElena Start: LaCarolina the routedirections the naturalenvironment. Orientation: Environment: Guidanceon eeiy of Severity 2 3 hing theroute Struggle requiredforaccomplis - Struggle: Difficulty infollowingthetrack Track Features: Suitability:

3 2 ning buildings spattering everywhere. mi- former and background the at hills the of levels higher the on shrub and forest Mediterranean of patches and slopes fertile the on groves ve Oli- some which Valley River Campana La and foothills Morena Sierra of views breathtaking some have soon will we and ahead goes walk The ••• Km2LosTrampososGorge and theCastle Area wherewewillseesomeinterestingvestigesofamining pas moves away from the urban fabric and towards La Aquisgrana Recreation that road country tiny a into goes trail the there, From plant. power solar the bordering before Station Fire the by pass and ahead straight walking Continue estate. industrial the of crossing the and Avenue Piqué Josep tely before the cemetery, we will turn 90º to the left to come into Ministro towards Santa Elena. On having passed by the industrial estate immedia- After leaving La Carolina town, we will walk parallel to the N-IV Motorway ROUTEGENERALDESCRIPTION the mostattractivefeaturesoflaststageroute. nal paths together with an interesting natural and cultural heritage will be su- village highland a rrounded by Despeñaperros Elena, Natural Park in Jaen Santa province. Many traditio- in end an to comes trail GR-48 The members oftheSpanisharistocracy. 19th century, these two sites became very popular as healing retreats for late the In Area. Recreation Aliseda La and Valley River Campana La near groves Pine with covered fully hills and mountains Medite- with forests rranean by dominated predominantly area an into come will we Then on thefoothillsandmountainsasanotherlandscapefeature. seen be can chimneys such structures related other and buildings mine hed demolis- of foundations the where region the in footprint clear a left also has most resources where land a have through travel traditionally will we stage, this been of section devotedfirst the On to mining activities. Mining activity t. 79 GR-48Jaén 80 GR-48Jaén Livestock appears tobeguardingformerminebuildings chimneys, demolishedcountryhousesandothersimilarstructures. ruined such past mining a from buildings abandoned some seen be can by Eucalyptus trees. Immediately after, we will start climbing a hill where wading across the brook, the path passes by a country house well flanked After banks. brook the along Brambles and Oleanders of vegetation rian The path starts descending through this treeless meadow with some ripa- come ontoanotherpaththatleadstoLosTrampososBrook. will we it crossing after and right the to one the Choose gates. country the direction signs to leave the road after a curve. There we will find two The descending path comes to an area where we should pay attention to landscape byfarmingactivities. she- pherds’ houses former on the hills are some examples of the of footprint left on the remains The grazing. cattle for area grassland treeless a through winds and road countryside wavy the to parallel runs path The The remainsofacountryhousenearLosTrampososGorge The walk is pleasant on this section of the route. The Mediterranean forest though. road the on walking when mind in bear must precautions ki- All 2.7 lometers. about for tarmac this on and ahead walking continue to us tells that sign waymarking a see will we and again road the meets path The forest beginstoshowatthehighlands. from one of the roughest and watersheds. Holm valley Oaks and Mediterranean the over hanging to seems castle The gorge. the and River pana Cam- La of view impressive most a have will we lands high these From on therockssurfacebecauseofmoistinsite. grow moss and Lichens boulders. with areas granite nearby into comes ahead walking continue will and towards La Aliseda. The path avoids a large curve and now and we then road JA-7100 the of side right the At ••• Km6.LaAlisedaRoad walking ontoafirebreaktrackthatrunsparallel. continue to left the to and road the across go should we where road tryside coun- Aliseda La meets path the Eventually, progresses. walk pleasant this as the right. Our sense of smell will be rewardedand Mediterranean withCypresses at the highest thelevel but also freshsome Olive trees to smell of conifers trees Pine between ascending continues path The grove. Pine a towards and Afterbordering thefarm that remains totheright, wewill start climbing up should crossanothercountrygatewhichisblockingthepath. we where farm livestock modest a to leads that left the to path another to access get we until fencing the along walking continue to area vice ser- the and Hotel Perdíz Orellana towards and right bends that path the leave will we There, road. service Motorway the join will it There, Oaks. The path reaches the top of the hill crowned with a small pasture of Holm an importantturningpointinthemedievalhistoryofSpain. was Andalucía to access natural this defending was which army the Muslim of defeat crushing The north. the to village small nearby a Rey, del de Tolosa. The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa took place in 1212 in Miranda Navas Las to areas surrounding the and castle the guarding be to appear battles were fought in many these hills. Today, when Orellana Breeders’ fightingpast bulls bloody a of witness silent a as remains (Hins-al-ugab) name Muslim the after Águila del Torreón as known also is which castle The left. our to is behind rock the by framed Castle the of silhouette The Goldfinches. European of flocks and Lark Crested the Bunting, Corn the such species mon Thyme and Marjoram. This open meadow is also home to some bird Com- of shrub serial of samples good is there hill the of top the aching appro- although vegetation scarce supports site the before, said we As 81 GR-48Jaén 82 GR-48Jaén trunks. twisted peculiar their with Trees Chestnut Sweet old looking some and viewpoint small a also is there where etc) tables, picnic (benches, picnic house) locates downstream just before a recreation area with facilities for Aliseda La wash (formerly wash bag or launderette at public former A area. recreation river the of course the mark pools and waterfalls Rapids, the riverbanks. in the area as Deer and Wild Boars whose tracks can easily be spotted on river living species animal some the for essential be flow, to proves which short dries never the Despite plots. gardens be to used where and Some fruit trees and great Walnut trees remain near the former spa resort with somegreatspecimensofAsh-trees,AldersandPoplar trees. riverbanks the on forest riparian lush preserved excellently an see will we river, the along and upstream walk we As route. the of section this in site historical and natural interesting most a through wind will path The ••• Km9.5LaAliseda along theriver. behind us to continue walking onto road another path that runs upstream and the leave will we river, the over bridge the at coming before Just moist. and air fresh the causes river nearby The road. the to parallel run will it where from Cañadas Las estate, country another into come later to towers shot abandoned some see will we still where Estate Country Inmediata La through goes path The road. the of sides both on growing shrub Rosemary and Lavenders Rockroses, with enriches Oaks Holm of Panorámicas delentornoCastillodelasNavasTolosa Riparian plantsand treesgivecolourtothemonotonous greeninautumn by outcroppingslateslabsonthebaresubstrate. paved be to appears surface path the and shrub Marjoram and Lavender such plants aromatic of species some grow path the Along valley. Campana River La from away move to right the to turn sharply will path the While still climbing up between Pine groves and young Holm Oak trees, bending totheright. while slope soft a ascending starts slightly that one central the onto king wal- continue will we although river the to parallel run will them of one paths; different three into split will path the after, Soon river. the across by come will going avoiding ahead straight continue path to river the over the bridge another area, recreation Aliseda La behind leaving On ••• Km11SantaElenaformerpath Bridge overLaCampanaRiver 83 GR-48Jaén 84 GR-48Jaén overpass above the highway -Autovía de Andalucía- to finally come into The path meets again the road to La Aliseda which leads to the pedestrian tree speciesnativetoAmerica,theMontereyPine(Pinusradiata). rare a of beauty the discover will we where grove Pine large a through walking enjoy to chance the us give also before which metres town the some into coming have will we However, Elena. Santa to approach we as louder becomes motorway nearby the travelling cars of noise The that runs paralleltothefencinguntilitmakesa90ºturnandmovesaway. path the along metres few a walk will We Estate. Country Blancas Piedras to access main the by passes and again road the meets track The dominant Pinegroves. again. Patches of Cork Oak trees begin to share ground with the still pre- up climbing start to right the to turn will it sudden at although road the the while path will move firebreak ahead. The firebreak track climbs down andthe almost meets along walking continue to left the to bend will we There hill. the atop track firebreak a perpendicularly meets path The they willbeveryalerttoourmovementsaswepassthroughtheforest. ged Magpie and especially with the colourful and noisy Eurasian Jay. All the Great Tit. The noise of birds amplifies with large flocks of Azure-Win- or Chaffinch the spot even and birds forest different of voices the enjoy The path continues ahead and winds through Pine groves where we may Pine trees Monterey of shadow the under runs trail the of section A Mountain Pass is at the time the end of the stage and of the GR-48 trail GR-48 through SierraMorenaMountainRange. the of and stage the of end the time the at is Pass Mountain Despeñaperros at locates which town highland small This Elena. Santa La Aliseda garden with fruit trees and garden garden and trees fruit with garden large a shop; retail a renting and lodgings, and private hotel, a such facilities built were site the in refore the- and bathers many to attractive attracted conditions weather nicer and highlands the in air purest and freshest the with together waterthe of benefits medical The seda. Ali- La at boom great a witnessed century 20th the of beginning The and Puertollano. Marmolejo Villaharta, such villages and towns other of waters mineral in found also were hea- properties ling Similar systems. respiratory and circulatory the of pathologies certain treating for recommended especially and nitrogen- waters containing and Aliseda carbonated La were at waters Generally, and La Salud. José San fountains: two from water mineral the of properties healing the for recognised internationally was site the However, powers. ve curati- have to considered they all springs, and fountains mineral rent diffe- twenty some comprised sort ••• n h ps, a lsd Sa re- Spa Aliseda La past, the In served riparianecosystemexist. pre- well a which under conditions ecological and environmental great of site natural a is this since Aliseda La at attraction notable most the not and solely the be cannot waterthe properties medical of Certainly, the Marbled Newt. the and Toad Midwife Iberian the speciessuchtheIberian Water Frog, amphibian many to home are ma- sonry stone natural with and built waterfallsponds small river, the In constant river flow. and healthy a of bio-indicators and clear trees waterside key are which beautiful trees Alderand patches of together Poplar trees with mixtrees Ash- where banks river the along tes loca- forest riparian preserved well A be beautifulgardensandplots. to used probably where fields plain treesandWalnut treesremain thein greatsamples oldofSweet Chestnut riverbankstheonright. the Someto and downstream seen be can tures mains of the spa bath and other struc- plots was designed too. 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Madrid-Cádiz,Km.265 VIAJES KELBATUR VIAJES BETULA,S.L ••• Agenciasdeviajes ORELLANA PERDIZNUEVASPOBLACIONES ORELLANA PERDIZII ORELLANA PERDIZ LA TOJA GRAN PARADA ALSUR 953 660746 23200 LaCarolina Plaza deEspaña,4 953 681710 23200 LaCarolina C/ Madrid,6 953 680684 23200 LaCarolina Autovía deAndalucíaKm.266 953 661830 23200 LaCarolina Ctra. Madrid-Cádiz,Km.265 953 661251 23200 LaCarolina Ctra. Madrid-Cádiz,Km.265 953 661018 23200 LaCarolina Avda. JuanCarlosI,2 953 660052 23200 LaCarolina Ctra. N-IV,Km.270 953 685074 23200 LaCarolina Avda. JuanCarlosI,2 103 GR-48Jaén 104 GR-48Jaén EL RINCÓNDEMARIO ASADOR ELRINCONCILLO ••• Restaurantes C/ Gamonal,9 PENSIÓN VIRGENDELACABEZA Plaza Amparo HOSTAL DECIUDADPLAZA C/ Calvario,101 HOTEL “GRANSPA” ••• Alojamientos MARMOLEJO C/ SanJuandelaCruz,4 VIAJES ROSATRAVEL

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NacionalIV,Km.258 HOTEL ALFONSOVIII HOTEL ELMESÓN www.hotelalfonsoviii.com 953 664231 23213 SantaElena Ctra. Madrid-Cádiz,Km.258,8 953 125335 23213 SantaElena Ctra. NacionalIV,Km.254 953 125306 23213 SantaElena Ctra. Andalucía,Km.246 953 664221 23213 SantaElena Autovia A-4,km.259. www.abades.com 953 664358 23213 SantaElena Autovia A-4,Salida262. www.hotelalfonsoviii.com 953 664100 23213 SantaElena www.hotelalfonsoviii.com 953 664100 23213 SantaElena Ctra. N-IV,Km.257 PUERTANATURA, C.B ••• Turismoactivo ABADES PUERTADEANDALUCÍA ••• Oficinadeturismo EL MESÓN CAMPING DESPEÑAPERROS ÁREA DESERVICIO258 www.puertanatura.vivesantaelena.com 953 664307 23213 SantaElena C/ CarlosIII,22 953 664358 23213 SantaElena Autovía A-4,Salida262. www.hotelalfonsoviii.com 953 623100 23213 SantaElena Avda. deAndalucía,91 www.campingdespenaperros.com 953 664192 23213 SantaElena Carretera deSantaElena,Km.257 www.area258.com 953 664031 23213-Santa Elena. Autovía A-4,Madrid-Cádiz,km.258. 107 GR-48Jaén 108 GR-48Jaén SYSY ••• Restaurantes HOTEL PAYBERII Ctra. LaRedonda,s/n HOSTAL MESÓNANDALUZ HOSTAL SYSY PENSIÓN CASAPOSTAS HOTEL RESTAURANTEPAYBER ••• Alojamientos VILLANUEVA DELAREINA http://hostalsysy.com 953 548032 23730 VillanuevadelaReina C/ Andújar,4 www.hotelpayber.com 953 537050 23730 VillanuevadelaReina Ctra. deAndújar,4 www.mesonandaluz-pr.es 953 537406 23730 VillanuevadelaReina http://hostalsysy.com 953 548032 23730 VillanuevadelaReina Ctra. Andújar,4 953 537217 23730 VillanuevadelaReina Autovía deAndalucía,Km.310 www.hotelpayber.com 953 537050 23730 VillanuevadelaReina Enlace Ctra.N-IVconCtraJ-232 Wild Carnation (Dianthuscaryophyllus) Wild Asparagus(Asparagusacutifolia) White SpanishBroom(Cytisusmultiflorus) White Rockrose/SageleafRockrose (Cistussalvifolius) Terebinth Tree(Pistaciaterebintus) Tamujo (Flueggeatinctorea) Strawberry Tree(Arbutusunedo) Steppe Rockrose(Cistusalbidus) Sage (Salvia) Rosemary (Rosmarinusofficinalis) Reed (Juncussp.) Rascavieja (Adenocarpustelonensis) Prickly PearCactus(Opuntiaficus-carica) Pine Tree(Pinussp.) Peony (Paeonialactiflora) Oleander (Neriumoleander) Navelwort (Umbilicuspendulinus) Moss Mirtle (Mirtuscommunis) Mastic Tree(Pistacealentiscus) Mastic Thyme(Thymusmastichina) Lessercalamint(Calaminthanepetta) Laurustinus (Viburnumtinus) Jerusalem Sage(Phlomispurpurea) Gurumelo (Amanitaponderosa) Greasy/Gum Rockrose(Cistusladanifer) Gorse (Genistahirsuta) French Lavender(Lavandulastoechas) Foxglove (Digitalispurpúrea) Flax-Leaved Daphne(Dagnenidium) Dandelion (Taraxacumofficinale) Common Smilax(Smilaxaspera) Common Hawthorn(Crataegusmonogyna) Common Cattail(Typhalatifolia) Buttercup (Ranunculussp.) Broom (Retamasphaerocarpa) Bramble (Rubusulmifolius) Blue Bedder(Echiumplantagineum) •••Plants THE PLANTSWORLD List ofSpecies 109 GR-48Jaén 110 GR-48Jaén Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubobubo) Eurasian Crag Martin (Ptyonoprognerupestris) Egyptian Vulture (Neophronpercnopterus) Corn Bunting(Miliariacalandra) Common Wood-Pigeon(Columba palumbus) Common Chaffinch(Fringillacoelebs) Common Redstart(Phoenicurusphoenicurus) Common Kestrel(Falcotinnunculus) Common Buzzard(Buteobuteo) Common Blackbird(Turdusphilomelos) Booted Eagle(Hieraetuspennatus) Bonelli´s Eagle(Hieraaetusfasciatus) Blue Tit(Paruscaeruleus) Blue Rock-Thrush(Monticola solitarius) Black Stork(Ciconianigra) Black Kite(Milvusmigrans) Bee-Eater (Meropsapiaster) Beaudouin’s SnakeEagle(Circaetusgallicus) •••Birds THE ANIMALWORLD Willow Tree(Salixalba) Wild OliveTree(Oleaeuropeasilvestris) Wild IberianpearTree(Pyrusbourgaeana) White Poplar(Populusalba) Walnut Tree(Juglansregia) Sweet ChestnutTree(Castaneasativa) Portuguese Oak(Quercusfaginea) Pommegranate Tree(Punicagranatum) Pine Tree(Pinuspinea) Orange Tree(Citrussinensis) Olive Tree(Oleaeuropea) Monterrey Pine(Pinusradiata) Kermes Oak(Quercuscoccifera) Holm Oak(Quercusilex) Fig Tree(Ficuscarica) Eucalyptus Tree(Eucaliptusglobulus) Cork Oak(Quercussuber) Common/White Mulberry(Morusalba) Black Poplar(Populusnigra) Ash-Tree (Fraxinusexcelsior) Almond (Prunusdulcis) •••Trees Wild Boar(Susscrofa) Otter (Lutralutra) Iberian Lynx(Lynxpardina) Garden Dormouse(Eliomysquercinus) Fox (Vulpesvulpes) Egyptian Mongoose(Herpestesichneumon) Deer (Cervuselaphus) Common Genet(Genettagenetta) Badger (Melesmeles) •••Mammals Thekla Lark(Galeridatheklae) Stork (Ciconiaciconia) Spotted Flycatcher(Muscicapastriata) Rock Sparrow(Petroniapetronia) Rock Bunting(Emberizacia) Redwing (Turdusiliacus) Red-rumped Swallow(Hirundodaurica) Red Kite(Milvusmilvus) Nightingale (Lusciniamegarhynchos) Montagu’s Harrier(Circuspygargus) Mistle Thrush(Turdusviscivorus) Mallard (Anasplatyrhynchos) Long-Tailed Tit(Aegithalocaudatus) Little Grebe(Tachybaptusruficollis) Lesser SpottedWoodpecker(Dendrocoposminor) Hoopoe (Upupaepops) Hawfinch (Coccothraustescoccothraustes) Griffon Vulture(Gypsfulvus) Grey Heron(Ardeacinerea) Great Tit(Parusmajor) Great SpottedWoodpecker(Dendrocoposmajor) Golden Oriole(Oriolus oriolus) Golden Eagle(Aquilachrysaetos) European Greenfinch(Carduelischloris) European Goldfinch(Cardueliscarduelis) Eurasian Wryneck(Jynxtorquilla) 111 GR-48Jaén 112 GR-48Jaén Iberian WaterFrog(Pelophylaxperezi) Common Toad(Bufobufo) Common FireSalamander(Salamandrasalamandra) •••Amphibians Iberian Nase(Pseudochondrostomapolylepis) Iberian Barbel(Barbusbocagei) Freshwater white-clawedcrayfish(Austropotamobiuspallipes) •••Fish 113 GR-48Jaén 114 GR-48Jaén and personal development. 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