The route runs through the orchards and pasture lands on the banks of the Alcarrache, 'Ecological and Biodiversity Corridor' and SCI (Site of Community Importance), with the value that this confers, n... (plus +)
The route runs through the orchards and pasture lands on the banks of the Alcarrache, 'Ecological and Biodiversity Corridor' and SCI (Site of Community Importance), with the value that this confers, not only for birds, but also for amphibians, insects, and reptiles. Names of areas near the route such as Salto del Lobo, Coto de la Ganga, Los Galápagos, give us an indication of what these lands once were.
START We begin our journey in Higuera de Vargas, taking a path that starts from the northwest part of the town, from the road that connects this town with Barcarrota.
ROUTE We head between plots towards the Molino de la Luz, a sober two-story building, an old milling place and not too long ago, also a source of electrical energy for the population. Following the stone channels that carried the water to the mill, we reach the Presa de La Luz, an old dam that in its construction takes advantage of natural rock formations combined with stone and brick. From here we will walk among brooms and gorses on the left bank of the river until we reach the Molino de los Galápagos. A multitude of turtles sunbathe on the rocks and trunks of the riverbed, accompanied by grebes, ducks, and some moorhens.
After passing under the bridge of the Alconchel road, where the European swallows nest, the river moves away from the town and is surrounded by pasture and cultivated areas. It is from this enclave that we can walk using the path through the pastures and/or along the river interchangeably. This section of the trail is circular. We will arrive near the area known as Salto del Lobo. To reach the end of the route, we will walk along the river in the opposite direction to the outward journey.
Approximate time: 5 h.
Type of route: Linear-circular
Length: 17.3 km.
Difficulty: Low
Location: Higuera de Vargas Los Galápagos Information
MIDE Environment: 1
Itinerary: 1
Displacement: 1
Effort: 1
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