At the southwest end of the Community of Madrid, about 82 kilometers from the capital, there is a small town of only 530 inhabitants, known as Rozas de Puerto Real. It is part of the Sierra West and is the westernmost town in the region, on the border with Ávila and Toledo. For its territory the old Cañada Real Leonesa, One of the most important of the Iberian Peninsula. In this place a beautiful grows chestnut forest, which offers a circular hiking tour that can be done at any time of the year: The Route of the Castaños.
A route in the middle of the largest chestnar in Madrid
THE ROUTE OF THE CHESTNUP offers a journey of 9 kilometers in a circular form that reaches the Los Morales Reservoir And surround it. A path without many unevenness, so it is suitable for all types of audiences. It begins in the same town of Rozas de Puerto Real and passes by paved and land, with laps to a lesser extent. About 10 minutes from the walk begins the Great Warrior Route where you can visit the centenary chestnuts.
In the middle of a beautiful landscape between oaks and chestnut trees, you reach the Archbishop’s College of Santa María, where there is a livestock route that will take us to the Morales reservoir. After touring the western slope of the Cerro de la Costazuelas, We will be located in front of a large body of water with a mountainous background and surrounded by Major Castañar in the Community of Madrid. The road around the swamp has approximately about 3.3 kilometers. A flat terrain, very well signposted, where we will find other species of trees that color the environment.
The road is usually done in some four hours. Although the route can be done at any time of the year, the most recommended times are Autumn and spring to be able to enjoy the landscape to the fullest in the midst of pleasant climatic conditions.
Recommendations to make the route
Before any type of mountain tour is adequate bring in our backpack Elements such as gloves, wool hat, water, some fruit or food that is a source of energy, a waterproof coat and a mini kit. For being an outdoor walk it is recommended to consult the Time forecasts From the previous day to avoid climatic surprises.
How to get to Rozas de Puerto Real from Madrid
To get to this little town from Madrid, you can do it by car or by bus. In the case of your own vehicle you must do it for the M-40 road Until reaching out 36, there you take the M-501 In Boadilla direction. After 80 kilometers of travel, we will be in Rozas de Puerto Real. For the option of public transport You must go to the Pío Prince Station To take a bus.
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