PRC-VA 49 Watchtower Trail
- Route code
- PRC-VA 49
- Journey
- Circular
- Way
- On foot (1.15 h.)
- Length
- 5.4 kms.
- Ascent slope
- 215 m.
- Descent slope
- 215 m.
- Difficulty of the route
- Low
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- To know more
Path that ascends to the Atalaya viewpoint in the calcareous moor, a recreational area where the presence of a large oak/oak ( Quercus faginea ) stands out, which is located on the crest of the moor. The proposed route runs along well-marked and conditioned paths that cross an interesting forest mass on the southern slope of the moor with pines, gall oaks and juniper trees.
The trail starts on La Chopera Street, like the Negredo PRC-VA 32 Trail, and they share a route for 400 meters of the La Parrilla path. At that point, the Atalaya Trail ascends the slope along the La Parrilla path. Just before beginning the steepest slopes, a path emerges on the left that goes into the pine and oak forest slopes, allowing you to enjoy the views of the wide Duero valley and the municipality of Traspinedo. Maintaining the course towards the East without leaving the path, we will cross a wide path and continue along the path that runs through the middle of the slope, climbing two ramps with a steep slope, but a short distance.
Once ascended to the moor, we will reach the "Atalaya" recreational area, where we will see the Insect Hotel installed, as well as the Atalaya itself (an oak tree that is more than 200 years old and is located exactly where the moor breaks with the slope). Once we have recovered our strength, we will begin the descent along a steep but safe path, until we reach the winery area. This path will return us to the starting point, Chopera Street.
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Address and map location
- Postal address Traspinedo. Valladolid