De Guadalupe Caceres.
Part of my journey from Madrid to Cáceres following Guadalupe Roads. I found little information on this route, the route of the Discoverers, except it appears on the website of Itínere 1337, which has reached Trujillo Caceres Guadalupe. To prepare the route I took as a reference that information, little more than a line on a blank map, and maps IGN have traced the path for the gps. The question was whether it would be more or less cyclable.
From Guadalupe, crossed the southern part of the Sierra de las Villuercas by the Puerto Collado of the Era of Pico Agudo following the path of Isabel the Catholic to the court at Fresno Reservoir to below climb the Sierra de la Madril and descend to Berzocana.
In the foothills of the Sierra de Guadalupe we Madroneña, where we went to the Plains of Trujillo, Cáceres reaching along the Cañada Real de Trujillo.
Duration: 2 days .
Total distance: 140.48 km (daily average 70.24 km).
accumulated Ascent: 2,211 m. (Daily average 1,106 m.).
cycling time: 13:49 (daily average 5:56).
B. Way of the Discoverers (Cáceres Guadalupe) at EveryTrail
04. Guadalupe-Madroñera.
Date: 03/04 / / 2011.
Dist: 68.11 km ; Asc.: 1,605 m.; T. Tot.: 9:41; T. Mov.: 6:27.
H. Max.: 962 m.; V. Med Mov.: 9.04 km / h; IBP.: 135AB.
H. Output: 8:54; H. Arrival: 18:38. Stage
tough with 1,900 m of ascent in just under 70 miles and 7 hours riding. We have to cross Villuercas saws, through the Port of the Era of Pico Agudo-Berzocana - through the port of, and Guadalupe Berzocana two promotions, the head of Fresno and the Wolf-rope, completing 4 major ports. In addition to the unevenness that accumulate in some sections have very demanding ramps have not quite good sign. And to top it a stretch of trail, fortunately on the decline, trails and quite technical. In short, a etapón.
Care is a sticking point: there may be problems in passing on a track running through the fairways Fresno Bed in the field at Fresno Reservoir.
The day dawns cloudy but good enough encourages cycling temperature. From Guadalupe, compared to the monastery, take the Calle Seville to passing under the door leave the population and exit through the alley paved the creek tanners. White marks appear yellow indicating the route Isabella, who continue to field at Fresno Reservoir.
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| Gudalupe up to the Chapel of St. Catherine |
On the road, and after a few yards, take the Camino Viejo de Berzocana (track of land with good surface) that crosses the Arroyo Guadalupejo to start the first day's ascent to the Port of the Era of Pico Agudo (5.7 km and 410 m climb). The climb is very hard, with an average incline of 10% and 15% of maximum slope, except for a short break to spend the Ermita de Santa Catalina. In the chapel we signaling to continue along the track, through the Farm Mirabel, amounts to the port from a dense forest of oak and chestnut trees.
In the Port of the Era of Pico Agudo we have a large chestnut trees, "Grandpa." The surprise is that the track is cut with a fence that blocks the passage hunting. After jumping the fence (and it is not easy with the bike) I see the sign indicating that there is a passage about 200 meters above (where it should go the way).
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| Serra Madril |
begins the descent, first track to the Collado Ventosilla, and then a beautiful trail through pine forest. The fun ends with the pine forest a long way to go Canadian. We are entering a quarry area popularly known as melon de los Frailes. The narrow path between brambles with a lot of stone, can be a challenge for the most daring, but I just throwing in the towel and walk down, enjoying the view of the Sierra de la Madril, the next challenge.
Beside the Cross de Andrade (in memory of a tax collector killed by robbers), the path leads to a trail that borders the fairways Fresno Reservoir, leaving the path of Isabel the Catholic who continues to Cañamero. Monfragüe Mountaineers have posted the full path in wikiloc ( Isabel la Catolica Cañamero-Guadalupe) . On the track went up the river valley Ruecas to the head of the reservoir, and begins to cross the second port of day Madril Serra (4.5 km and 300 m climb).
Note: I followed the trail that passes through the House Peloche Alonso now Rural apartment Cancho of Fresno, and higher is marked on maps as Berzocana Camino Viejo de Guadalupe. I tried to find an alternative to not pass, but found no way. Being the door open, I went to ask. People who were housed told me that the owners were not and there was no stray dogs, so I decided to pass. It can happen that do not allow passage. One option is to follow a trail that starts near the bridge over the river Ruecas and refers to the track above the property (Route Mountaineers Berzocana-Guadalupe Monfragüe ) but do not know their status.
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| Villuercas and Sierra de Altamira |
After leaving the house, the track makes a big curve going up the slope towards the Cerro del Valle del Colmenar. The ramps are very hard (average gradient of 9% and maximum 15%) worsened by stony strong in some areas (a stretch I have to push). After passing the hill overlooking the river valley Ruecas keep winning height of Colmenar Umbria to reach the rope Serra Madril to descend to the road to Navezuelas Cañamero Berzocana the Port of CC-121. One track (good sign) that prevents the asphalt down, following Arroyo del Valle, to Berzocana .
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| Sierra |
In Berzocana, after 24 km, make a short stop for coffee. Small because the weather starts to break down with enough black clouds and little wind. The comments of the people are coming rain, and are right.
We left the road Berzocana CC-129 of Berzocana to Aldeacentenera, we left to take a track that leads to the mill of Batan and Valhondo Roman necropolis. After crossing the river Berzonacana continue the trail that crosses the Arroyo Villa Valhondo goes back to the road near the Collado del Portijuelo. Drop a few drops but no rain breaks.
continue along the same road (no local traffic) which runs along the Cerro Sujorni and Sombreruelo. One mile after passing the Cerro de la Brena take a trail to the left to get into the Valley of Valbella.
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| Valbella Cherry |
About the House of Horni Cavalry, began the third major climb of the day will take us Rope to Martin Smith, at the foot of Venero (7.8 km and 350 m climb). The beginning is quite soft but hardens after passing the Stream of Valbella (average gradient of 7%, but no major ramps). Despite the accumulated exhaustion, I enjoy the beauty of the valley covered with oak and chestnut trees. On a gray day, a few cherry blossoms break the monotony of color.
What finally happens and did not want to rain breaks when I'm nearing the end of the climb. The rain will not stop until about Garciaz. The route runs along the rope and Martin Herrero Viñas, with the ascent to Cerro de Valdesauce included, and finally descends to the CC-120 road of Berzocana to Garciaz. We follow the local road markings PR-CC 228 between hills, oak and chestnut will continue to Garciaz.
Although logic told me: "Fall down the road, the rain still the beautiful Camino de la Concepción (rail-trail) that descends from the white flowering broom, following the river Garciaz. Before arriving seek refuge under the porch of the Chapel of the Assumption. And no rain at last entered Garciaz .
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| Reaching | Garciaz
Although my intention was to reach Trujillo (too optimistic), and was the model of a hotel in Garciaz Madroñera but not with the "wetness" and fatigue (56 km and 1,350 m of ascent), I decided to ask. I appreciate the care received by people in the Avenue Bar. He went to ask the house (at that time closed) and asked another lady who rents rooms (nor could be). He called his friend Ana and her husband, walkers and bike, if they knew of any other site. A great example of kindness.
Unable to find accommodation as it had stopped raining, I decide to continue to Madroñera. To get at the foot of the Sierra de Pedro Gomez the first 6 miles are on the road to Garciaz to Madroñera (no local traffic). There is the possibility of continuing down the same road to follow the Madroñera Garciaz-Trujillo Corridor proposed by ADICOMT (Association for the Development of the Region Miajadas-Trujillo).
After crossing the river Garciaz, begins the final climb of the day, at the height of Valdelamadera House, leaving the asphalt, climbing through a small valley to the rope Vallinajarro (5.8 km and 210 m ascent). The track ends in good condition upon arrival at a farm, becoming a disused rail uncomfortable ride (Your state and exhaustion do make a good piece to walk). I think it is better to use a more obvious that runs parallel to the left side of the fence.
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| By |
already on good track, and after a short climb along the Cerro de la Loba, we reached the road that CC-101 Madroñera descends. It happens the same as reaching Garciaz, but now thankfully no rain. A trial bike path between stone walls prevents the last 3 miles of asphalt (the first section, very close to the oak does not deserve penalty, but the rest I really enjoy).
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| Reaching | Madroñera
Lodging: Hotel Rural Soterrana . € 36 (40 € with a big breakfast). More expensive than other accommodation where I stayed so far, but very well priced place under (former palace from the early nineteenth tastefully restored.) All a "charming accommodation." Nice treatment. Recommended.
Other Accommodations:
- Berzocana: Hotel Rural Villa de Berzocana .
05. Madroñera-Cáceres.
Date: 04/04/2011 .
Date: 04/04/2011 .
Dist: 72.37 km ; Asc.: 606 m.; T. Tot.: 10:04 ; T. Mov.: 5:25.
H. Max.: 610 m.; V. Med Mov.: 11.87 km / h; IBP.: 69BC .
H. Output: 9:29; H. Arrival: 19:33 .
Arriving at the Dehesa del Carneril, first and only "shipment" of the whole trip. There are two paths, one more pronounced than hits the road EX-208 that leads to Trujillo, and one with a lot of vegetation and little use, supposedly mine. The grass and bushes almost closes the passage, so I cast my foot down, but decided to continue because it is really nice. When I start to move away brambles and in any area the water was ankles and does not seem so nice. After a mile from definitely closes the passage. Because there is a step, cross-country get out on the road. The best is at the fork take the left path. Although any area can also have water, you can move better. Finally
road after crossing the A-5 Carretera de Extremadura, Trujillo entered. Highly recommended to visit the Plaza Mayor and up to the Castle to see the plain cacereña we'll have to cross to get to our destination.
Trujillo Leaving the EX-381dirección The Summit, we, along the reservoir of the Albuera, by the twine Montanchez (dirt road). We enter the Llanos de Trujillo SPA. Near the river we can see perfectly Magasca cattle route (the line, something less than 40 meters wide, separated by a field stone walls).
Shortly before crossing the river Magasquilla abandon the line (which continues south-west to Merida) to enter into The Summit. From the village the road continues parallel to the river to search Gibranzos step in the hamlet of El Aleznal north of the Sierra de la Pepa. Dejamos atrás los campos abiertos y entramos en una zona de encinar. Una vez superado el río, el camino continua entre encinas hasta la carretera de acceso a una gran cantera, que seguimos para cruzar por debajo de la A-58 Trujillo-Cáceres, saliendo a la antigua carretera N-521 junto a la Venta de la Mantilla.
Conectamos con la Cañada Real de Trujillo, que será nuestra referencia hasta Sierra de Fuentes, por ahora, ocupada por la nacional hasta el río Tamuja por la nacional. Los andarines y los más puristas pueden avoid the shoulder following a track parallel to the road on your right.
Following the real canyon, we return to cross under the A-58, and we enter the House of Horco Down along the Slaty Creek west (the main trail crosses the creek, but we took a less obvious right rising). The route progresses between oak and hints from the farm to have missed the original layout of the canyon, which recovered to leave the oak in the direction of Casas Don Vidal de Arriba.
already in the open, in a seasonal streams I have an unexpected encounter, two large terrapin. During the trip to Sierra de Fuentes I meet with several groups of geese. Shortly after fording the river Guadiloba, before coming to Sierra de Fuentes, we met with the Cañada Real del Puerto del Pico.
From Sierra de Fuentes a good track (there is a hollow that can collect water and mud), which borders northern Sierra de la Mosca, gives us Cáceres, entering the Barrio de San Marquino. After crossing the Marco Rivera of the Bridge Council, enter into the historic by the Arco del Cristo. Po hard climb up the Cuesta del Marques de San Jorge Plaza and Plaza de Santa María. Although the Plaza Mayor is very close, down the street from the Arc de la Estrella, Sir, I go to the Plaza de San Mateo.
Accommodation: In my parents' house.
Other Accommodations:
- Trujillo: A lot of supply (Tourism-Trujillo ) Compared with the two previous stages (Puente del Arzobispo-Guadalupe-Madroñera), today's is a real tour, but accumulates more than 70 miles. No significant slopes, and in general good firm tracks. I've only encountered difficulties because of the time, water accumulated in some way. During the rainy season may have trouble making the fording a river. There are two short stretches of road, one going to Trujillo by the EX-208 (some traffic but wide shoulder) and one in the N-521entre Trujillo and Caceres (now no traffic through the opening of the A-58).
begin clear but nothing to worry about a cloud. I'll be able to enjoy the views of Trujillo on a hill overlooking the plains of Cáceres. Leaving the Road Madroñera Madroñera Trujillo (lanes with good surface), leaving behind the Sierra de Guadalupe to ride through the plains of Trujillo.
Magasca After crossing the river we passed the Earned Cord Turret of Standfast. It is possible to continue following the Corridor Garciaz-Trujillo ADICOMT proposed, although I continued down the path that was expected.
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| About |
Arriving at the Dehesa del Carneril, first and only "shipment" of the whole trip. There are two paths, one more pronounced than hits the road EX-208 that leads to Trujillo, and one with a lot of vegetation and little use, supposedly mine. The grass and bushes almost closes the passage, so I cast my foot down, but decided to continue because it is really nice. When I start to move away brambles and in any area the water was ankles and does not seem so nice. After a mile from definitely closes the passage. Because there is a step, cross-country get out on the road. The best is at the fork take the left path. Although any area can also have water, you can move better. Finally
road after crossing the A-5 Carretera de Extremadura, Trujillo entered. Highly recommended to visit the Plaza Mayor and up to the Castle to see the plain cacereña we'll have to cross to get to our destination.
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| Plaza Mayor Trujillo |
Trujillo Leaving the EX-381dirección The Summit, we, along the reservoir of the Albuera, by the twine Montanchez (dirt road). We enter the Llanos de Trujillo SPA. Near the river we can see perfectly Magasca cattle route (the line, something less than 40 meters wide, separated by a field stone walls).
Shortly before crossing the river Magasquilla abandon the line (which continues south-west to Merida) to enter into The Summit. From the village the road continues parallel to the river to search Gibranzos step in the hamlet of El Aleznal north of the Sierra de la Pepa. Dejamos atrás los campos abiertos y entramos en una zona de encinar. Una vez superado el río, el camino continua entre encinas hasta la carretera de acceso a una gran cantera, que seguimos para cruzar por debajo de la A-58 Trujillo-Cáceres, saliendo a la antigua carretera N-521 junto a la Venta de la Mantilla.
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| Arroyo Gibranzos |
Conectamos con la Cañada Real de Trujillo, que será nuestra referencia hasta Sierra de Fuentes, por ahora, ocupada por la nacional hasta el río Tamuja por la nacional. Los andarines y los más puristas pueden avoid the shoulder following a track parallel to the road on your right.
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| Encinares Horco the House of | Down
Following the real canyon, we return to cross under the A-58, and we enter the House of Horco Down along the Slaty Creek west (the main trail crosses the creek, but we took a less obvious right rising). The route progresses between oak and hints from the farm to have missed the original layout of the canyon, which recovered to leave the oak in the direction of Casas Don Vidal de Arriba.
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| Sierra de la Mosca and Sierra de Fuentes |
already in the open, in a seasonal streams I have an unexpected encounter, two large terrapin. During the trip to Sierra de Fuentes I meet with several groups of geese. Shortly after fording the river Guadiloba, before coming to Sierra de Fuentes, we met with the Cañada Real del Puerto del Pico.
From Sierra de Fuentes a good track (there is a hollow that can collect water and mud), which borders northern Sierra de la Mosca, gives us Cáceres, entering the Barrio de San Marquino. After crossing the Marco Rivera of the Bridge Council, enter into the historic by the Arco del Cristo. Po hard climb up the Cuesta del Marques de San Jorge Plaza and Plaza de Santa María. Although the Plaza Mayor is very close, down the street from the Arc de la Estrella, Sir, I go to the Plaza de San Mateo.
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| Plaza de San Jorge. Cáceres |
Accommodation: In my parents' house.
Other Accommodations:
- Cáceres: Municipal Shelter .
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