TransMurciana 11. Sewer-Calasparra. TransMurciana For the Vega del Segura and the GR 7 to the Altiplano.
Date: 11/02/2011 .
Dist: 90.27 km ; Asc.: 950 m.; T. Tot.: 9:26; T. Mov.: 6:51.
H. Max.: 486 m.; V. Med Mov.: 13.2 km / h; IBP.: 103BC.
H. Output: 8:39; H. Arrival: 18:05.
Description.
Today takes us from the Vega del Segura Murcia close to the Highlands of Calasparra. Sailed up the River Segura, first through the Green Corridor of the River Segura, near Molina de Segura, and Ceuti to Archena Lorqui, then tour the Valley of Ricote through Ulea, Eyes, White and Abarán; to finish in Cieza at the foot of the Sierra del Oro Already without the company of the great river, following the GR 7, the Sierra del Almorchón surround for the sunshine of the Sierras de la Palera and Mill, reach Calasparra.
Stage 5 stars, with a variety of landscapes. For the Vega del Segura, among orchards and fields of work, we move from the plains of Molina del Segura where the river runs at home, to the Valley of Ricote, which flows through a slot open in their saws among orchards on steep enclosed slopes. From Cieza, unaccompanied water changes completely, gullies, dry crops and almond and sharp hills covered with scrub and pines.
The hardest stage of all TransMurciana, with 90 km, nearly 1,000 m. of accumulated ascent, and almost 7 hours pedaling. Although the first 30 miles really comfortable (flat with good sound), stage greatly increased the difficulty, with stretches of trail and many tracks not so good, and above all, with three tough climbs in the end.
TransMurciana 11. Sewer-Calasparra at EveryTrail Profile.
Chronicle.
From Sewer, accommodation facilities rather difficult to organize the next steps. Archena is only 30 kilometers. Cieza, about 55 kilometers, would be a good option, but there are only houses, and the Rural Youth Watchtower I think is only for groups. In any case, stopping in Cieza, the next step would be or very short (33 km to Calasparra) or very long (almost 100 to Jumilla).
Today I go a little earlier than usual, with many miles ahead. From Sewer binds readily to the green corridor, which comes from Murcia along the Segura, coming soon to the Contraparada Dam.
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| Dam of Contraparada |
Until the entry into Archena will visit the Green Corridor of the River Segura, almost flat, closed course traffic, although there is a paved stretch that can pass the car, and it seems to be done on both sides of the river (I follow the track downloaded from the website of the TransMurciana).
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| A-7 on the river Segura |
Solo
be apart of the main channel twice to cross the fords of Rambla Salada and Mula River. Very close to the route are stocks Molina de Segura , Lorqui and Ceutí . Near Molina de Segura, the route coincides with the 127 GR Segura River, and find the yellow arrows that indicate the road southeast Murcia. From The Algaida Ecotourism Route follows the route of the Canal that crosses a bridge and into Archena Segura its River Walk.
Although not required (it can continue under the Iron Bridge on the river walk) entered Archena seeking tourist. It is located in the Mansion of Villarias. I confirm the issue of accommodation in Cieza, but I get the data from a rural home where she could stay ( La Linda Tapada , 4 km from Cieza in the Paraje de las Ramblas, the Rural Housing Palmera-Moya in the Place de la Palmera and data Camping Hatcheries in Calasparra). I left with the desire to visit Archena but I continue.
Spa Road Following is reached Los Baños, where is located the Spa Archena. While people spend in the spa bath robe back, enjoy the "rich life" breakfast quietly in the shade in the garden of the Casino, momentarily transported to the nineteenth century.
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| Casino. Archena Spa |
Archena
From pedaled along the Segura between the mountains of Valle de Ricote . We leave behind the placid Green Corridor, to move along pathways, riverside walks, tracks and road, always near a river.
crossed the spa complex to follow a trail near the river on the back of the hotel. Upon exiting the access road, near the Casa de la Morra, a sticking point. You have to leave the asphalt path between hurdles unclear to bordering a field of lemon, avoiding a ditch and out to an electrical transformer, where it joins the walk that leads to Villanueva del Río Segura.
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| Villanueva del Río Segura |
begins one of the most beautiful stretches of the day, between the towns of Villanueva del Río Segura, Ulea and eyes, beneath the Sierras de Ulea, Salitre and Chinte. We connect with the Villanueva-Leg-Eyes Ulea Ecotourism Itinerary Ricote Valley (where signs are posted and ready), crossing the road safely at MU-523 (at this point we walked the Camino de la Vera Cruz de Abanilla) joining Villanueva and Ulea and continues for the left.
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| Eyes. Sierra Salitre and Serra Chinte |
At the height of a large pipe (Taibilla Canal Drive) another sticking point. The track passes under the pipe and back up the road (narrow stretch of road between fruit, with stretches and forced to walk an area of \u200b\u200bstairs). I think it is easier to follow the signs that goes up, also the road along the canal. Once on the road from Villanueva, crossed the Salto de la Novia and enter Ojós .
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| Vega del Segura near eyes |
From here, follow the road MU-520 (low traffic) amounting between the Sierra del Salitre and steep walls of the Sierra Chinte, with gardens and orchards to our feet, to a narrowing that leads to the Dam of eyes, and borders the reservoir to reach Blanca, nestled below the Sierra del Solan.
White Before entering the New Bridge, the route continues along the B-14, which will continue for a little less than a mile to the Toll, where we follow the PR-MU 8 Trail the Moriscos. Evita the asphalt near the river, between the fruit and vegetable gardens, walking trail stretches of land for road fun and, after crossing the Segura near the Alamadenes Dam, Abarán reach.
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| Reaching Abarán |
last crossed the river, next to the Wheel of Candelon, to continue to Cieza, by a track-path by the river of Menjú soto, including riparian forests, with the Cerro de la Atalaya sharp and Our Lady of Good Success to our left.
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| Cerro de la Atalaya near Cieza |
lie ahead 35 kilometers of land pretty hard to Calasparra, so I decide to continue without Cieza enter (is close to the other side of the bridge Wire.) It's good to have a good excuse to return in the future, to visit places that have been seen.
At this point connect with GR 7 not leave until we reach Calasparra. The trail continues along the sunny side of the Cerro de la Atalaya, with magnificent views of the city of Cieza. Start the first climb of the day drive to the Casa de la Magdalena (about 6 km and 180 m climb). On the Trail Bridge (the first ramp-Cuesta de las Cabras, is the hardest with 14% slope), linked with the C-330, which continued for nearly a mile, leaving it on the bridge to continue Meco Old Way of Boxes (track with some rocky and some ramp section) with the Sierra del Oro to the south.
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| Camino de la Fuente de France |
The route crosses the road C-330, next to the Casa de la Magdalena, and continue down the path of the Source of France, under the head of the beat and the Alto de la Higuera, to the Gully Reservoir. On the horizon and the imposing shape of Almorchón. First and only encounter with a young hiker Alicante Orihuela comes from doing in the GR 7 (crash information and videos on your blog Hiking GR).
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| Almorchón and Gully Reservoir |
Start a
of the most spectacular stretches. Between us and the Almorchón, which will surround its northern slope, is interposed Gully Reservoir. The track gets worse and drops sharply toward the end of the reservoir, which is crossed by a small path. Is equally inclined to climb out (although track, tilting forces me to walk up pushing the bike). Although we are very close to the Almorchón, the track takes a long detour to Mount Mesonero away, to re turn to our goal.
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| Almorchón Sierra |
can already distinguish the track ascends the south slope to the gap between the Almorchón Rock of Antonio (3 km and 175 m climb). Before you can descend the Barranco de la Murta small to begin with tougher slopes, along with the firm worse. Sweeten a little view of the sharp rise in Rock of Antonio, and the panorama of the route that we bring from Cieza, with the Sierra del Oro in the background.
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| Rock of Antonio and Sierra del Oro |
From
Gap you can see the territory of the Altiplano between Calasparra and Jumilla, with the wall of the Sierra de la Cabeza del Donkey, that tomorrow we will skirt the northern slope.
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| Sierra Donkey Head |
The track runs along the shade of Almorchón without losing height to El Fraile, which begins descent to the road leading to the reservoir of Alfonso XIII. The dam collects in this reservoir Quipar the river, which continues to the north, forming a deep and narrow canyon between the Sierra de la Palera and the Sierra de la Albarda, and empties into the river Segura in the Canyon of Almadenes.
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| Quipar River Almadenes |
remains a third and final climb, following the Camino Viejo del Pantano, on the sunny side of the Sierra del Molino (5.5 km and 190 m climb). The pine forests have been with us along the Almorchón and passage through the Sierra de la Palera, should also cover all this promotion. Unfortunately fire in September 2010, has removed all the forest. The vision of the remains of what could be quite depressing. To date, forestry activities still continue, so the track is a bit crushed, which makes just over the rise.
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| Sierra del Molino |
exceeds the height, re-entered the pine forest that was not affected by fire and descend to Calasparra, which is entered after crossing the river Argos. Although there are other housing options are out of Calasparra, in the environment Shrine of Our Lady of Hope, about 4 or 5 miles. I have no very clear how to get my strength and not allow me to be rolling over in his search. I decide to stay at the Hotel Hospedería Constitution.
Lodging: Hotel Hospedería 3 * Constitution. € 45 including breakfast. Located at the entrance of Calasparra in Constitution Square in front of the Commit (not shown in the list of web hosting Murciaturistica , I've been thinking it was a restaurant.). Very nice, is complete but let me stay at one of the apartments available. Manage the Hostel The Reposaderas that is out of Calasparra.
Other Lodging:
- Calasparra: Hospedería La Merced (3 km from Calasparra) and Hatcheries Camping (4 km from Calasparra).
Tourist Offices
- Archena : Rías Villa Park Mansion, s / n. Www.archena.es . - White : Avenida Rio Segura, s / n. Www.blanca.es . - Abarán : Plaza de la Zarzuela 14. Www.abaran.es . - Cieza : Plaza of Spain, s / n. Www.cieza.es . - Calasparra : Building House Barn, 14. Www.calasparra.org .
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