6 places to enjoy the autumn in the Central System
The Sistema Central is a paradise in autumn. Discover these 6 places to enjoy the dry leaves and the colours that dress the beech, oak and chestnut forests, among others, at this time of year.
The best hiking routes in Las Hurdes and Las Batuecas
Las Hurdes and Las Batuecas form a mountainous territory of great natural, scenic and cultural wealth, which needs to be discovered in peace and quiet.
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Pico de Casillas or Alto del Mirlo (1,768m) from Castañar del Tiemblo
Ascent to Pico de Casillas or Alto del Mirlo from El Regajo (Tiemblo chestnut grove). Ascent via Portacho del Pozo and Cerro de la Encinilla (optional); descent via Cuesta del Enebro and Laderas de Garrido.
90 years since the first ascent to the Torreón de los Galayos.
The first ascent of Torreón de los Galayos was made on 14 May 1933 on the west face by the "peñalaros" Teógenes Díaz and Ricardo Rubio.
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Cebollera Vieja (2.128m) from the Puerto de Somosierra (Sierra de Ayllon - Madrid)
Circular route to the Cebollera / Tres Provincias, Cuchar Quemado and Cebollera Nueva from the pass of Somosierra via the waterfall of Los Litueros and the Dehesa Bonita de Somosierra. [5h10min; 19,4kms; +/-1015m].
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Cerro Rongiero or Montón de Trigo (1,622m) from Ladrillar (Cáceres)
Circular ascent from Ladrillar to Cerro Rongiero (1,622m), the top of the Hurdano. Ascent via the Portilla del Samoral and return via the Piquito del Moro and the Alfonso XIII route.
Pinajarro (2,099m) from Hervás (Cáceres)
Ascent of Pinajarro from Hervas. Ascent via Collado Hondo, Prado de las Fuentes and Cerro Peramarza; and descent via Tejerón and Chorrera de Hervás.
