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CERRO DE LA EMPANADA - Ventana del Visitante
DATA OF INTEREST
DESCRIPTION
TRAIL CLOSED IN WINTER
This is the most physically demanding hiking trail of all those offered by the Ministry of the Environment in the province of Granada, although it is linear, it allows you to return at your first concern about strength or time.
The total accumulated height is close to 1,400 metres and the distance to be covered is of the order of 18 kilometres, which means that it is a very demanding route. The altitude exceeds 2,100 metres and the path is undoubtedly tortuous and affected by the passage of cattle and meteorological agents. Therefore, it is hard and only suitable for professionals. However, the rugged and spectacular landscape is well worth the visit. This was the classic access path for shepherds, hunters and loggers, which and has been adapted to promote new activities in protected areas, including hiking.
The hiking trail begins at the Cortijo del Nacimiento, along side the other three trails in the area ( Barranco de la Osa and Nacimiento del Río Castril. ) Running parallel to the river Castril until we cross over it by a footbridge. From this point on, we ascend a common section around the Barranco de la Osa trail, to cross the Chinar de Tunez hill and ascend the Tunis ravine. When the valley opens, it reveals small orchards and a hut that was the home of a mythical character from the Sierra "El Maestrillo". This bohemian and intellectual, who came from the North of Almería, worked as a field teacher teaching elementary classes to the children from the farmhouses of the sierra and he lived as long as his health allowed him to at the bottom of this ravine at 1,600 metres altitude, a humble anchorite. Here you can see the remains of the garden and some walnut trees that helped him survive.
The path continues ascending until it reaches the hill of the three milestones, so called because it is positioned between the municipalities of Cazorla and Santiago-Pontones in the province of Jaén and the municipality of Castril in Granada, and from here we continue until we reach the top of the triangulation station of La Empanada at an altitude of 2,106 metres.
PROTECTED AREAS
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NATURAL PARK SIERRA DE CASTRIL -
SPECIAL AREAS OF CONSERVATION (SAC) ES0000035 SIERRAS DE CAZORLA, SEGURA Y LAS VILLAS -
SPECIAL AREAS OF CONSERVATION (SAC) ES6140002 SIERRA DE CASTRIL
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SPECIAL PROTECTION AREA FOR BIRDS (SPA) SIERRA DE CASTRIL
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SPECIAL PROTECTION AREA FOR BIRDS (SPA) SIERRAS DE CAZORLA, SEGURA Y LAS VILLAS
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BIOSPHERE RESERVE SIERRAS DE CAZORLA, SEGURA Y LAS VILLAS
DATA SHEET
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MAP
HOW TO GET
To access the facility, you will have to take the road that connects Castril and Huéscar, the A-326 from the municipality of Castril. After 3.7 kilometres you will find a track on the left that will lead you to the beginning of the trail. It will be easy to spot by the sign from the Sierra de Castril Natural Park.
GOOD PRACTICES
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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