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SIERRA DE LOS GABRIELES - Ventana del Visitante
The Sierra de Los Gabrieles is located between the Sierra del Buho and the Sierra de la Nava. It has a wide topographic front with a dominant east-west orientation and therefore, has both sheltered environments (on the north and northeast slopes) as well as other parts which are more exposed and oriented towards the sun in the south-southwest.
Our hiking trail follows one of the traditional paths that connected both sides of the mountain range and that linked the town of Arroyomolinos de León with the Colada de Las Navas, a historic road that served as a link between numerous villages and towns in the region.
The route includes different natural environments and the first section runs parallel to the Rivera de los Huertos riverbank. Subsequently, the path enters pastureland of holm oaks and cork oaks. These are mature forests whose production is aimed at breeding livestock, both pigs and cattle.
The quality of these shady areas, allow them to be used for larger cattle in some cases as an alternative to pigs and in other cases in addition to the traditional pigs. In any case, the control of livestock throughout the grazing months is fundamental to the conservation of these ecosystems.
As you ascend towards the summit, coinciding with the steepest slope of the terrain, the traditional pasture is replaced by denser and more irregular masses, giving rise to sections completely shaded by the meeting and intertwining of the branches from each side of the trail. In this area, the road sits on paved soils that reduce the effects of erosion caused by the surface runoff that runs along it.
Occasionally, when the slope opens to the southeast and the slight exposure favours greater insolation, patches of pasture olive groves used for grazing can be seen along with other areas dominated by pine forest and scrub that become more and more frequent as the we reach the highest point of the track.
Once at the highest point of the route there is an extensive panoramic view of the Llanos de la Nava valley that can be seen from the viewpoint located just a few metres from the hill.
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Provinces Huelva
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Municipalities Arroyomolinos De Leon
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Tracing Linear
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One way distance (meters) 2.609
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Duration 1 hour 10 minutes
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Difficulty Medium
The hiking trail start sign is located by the side of the HV-3122 road that connects Arroyomolinos de León with Cañaveral de León. It is about 150 metres away from the junction of this road with the road that connects Arroyomolinos with Cala.
Do not disturb or feed the animals. You would negatively alter their behavior.
Check the weather forecast before starting your activity.
Bring water, sun protection, suitable clothing and footwear.
Bring a mobile phone with enough battery in case of emergency (112), but remember that there is not always coverage.
For your safety and that of the environment, do not go off the signposted trail or take shortcuts.
Extreme caution in adverse conditions and in the occasional presence of animals or motor vehicles.
Follow the recommendations and comply with the regulations at all times
Respect the facilities put at your disposal. We all pay for its maintenance.
Help prevent fires. Do not throw cigarettes or any other object that produces combustion.
Trash doesn't come back alone. Take it with you to the nearest container. Reduce, reuse, recycle.
Avoid going out alone. If you do, communicate the route and time of return to other people.
Noise is another form of pollution. In silence you will enjoy your experience more.
Live respectfully with the locals and other users. Respect private property.
Facilitate use for people with special needs.
By consuming local products and counting on local companies, you will contribute to rural development.
Practice responsible tourism and committed to the environment. Be a true ecotourist!
Never leave your pet in the wild. It would endanger the flora and fauna of the place.
Get around in a sustainable way: public transport, bicycle, on foot, electric or shared vehicle ... Park in the designated places
Do not leave a trace of your passage through nature. The best memory you can take with you is your own photograph.
Your safety is our concern, but it is your responsibility.
The conservation of natural spaces is also in your hands. Thank you for your collaboration!
Find out in advance about the possible existence of hunting activity and remember that all public use facilities are declared safety zones.
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Saturday, 21 September 202423°C
- WIND SPEED 10km/h
- PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 100%
- CHANCE OF RAIN 95%
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Sunday24° max.12° min.
- WIND SPEED 10km/h
- PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 100%
- CHANCE OF RAIN 35%
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Monday25° max.11° min.
- WIND SPEED 10km/h
- PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 95%
- CHANCE OF RAIN 0%
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Tuesday24° max.10° min.
- WIND SPEED 15km/h
- PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 95%
- CHANCE OF RAIN 20%