The highlight of this walk is the natural phenomena of Los Pilones, described in the text below, and the deciduous woods.


Start: Jerte on the N-110

Finish: as above

Time: 3 hours plus swimming and picnic time

Distance: 8.50 kilometres

Elevation: lowest 605m,  highest 730m

Difficulty: low

Route: out-and-back with a circular loop — map by Google

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This route is one of many combinations of the walks in this fantastic area. The Jerte Valley comes under the umbrella of the Mancomunidad Municipios Valle de Jerte and they, more than any other region, are very organised with walking routes. The routes are all well sign-posted. In addition, at times of high walker and visitor activity, guides are out in force.


The autumn is the most popular time for walking here because of the colours in the chestnut and oak forests. November is also the traditional month for walking the first part of the route that Carlos V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain, took on his retirement to Yuste Monastery. That route is from Tornavacas to Jarandilla de la Vera, 28 kms, and tough. The second part of the route is walked as close to 3rd February as possible. It goes from Jarandilla de la Vera to Yuste itself, 12 kms. and is pretty easy. Over 10,000 people each year walk these historical routes.


In addition to that the Jerte Valley is world famous for cherries. The valley slopes are covered with trees. The high mountains are snow topped for six months of the year. Birds, animals, flowers, rivers, photography opportunities and other delights are all around. Enjoy!


Although some of the routes are circular, many are linear. Taxis, buses and coaches are available.


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