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PEÑA DE SAN SIXTO - Ventana del Visitante
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A linear return route that begins at the exit of the town of Encinasola in a southeasterly direction, following the traditional path to Cumbres de San Bartolomé. The first section crosses the agricultural border of Encinasola located on a kind of plateau where rainfed crops are abundant: olive groves and cereals. As we go forward and move away from the town, the olive tree is replaced by the holm oak, maintaining the same multifunctional productive system typical of the open oak woodlands (dehesas), accompanied by pyrutanos and some broom.
After leaving the cultivated fields, we enter a much more rugged area, characterised by a stony landscape with little cover from the trees. The dominant vegetation is composed of sparse species adapted to situations of scarce soil and strong insolation (rockrose, gorse, phlomis purpureas, lavender, daphne gnidium, rosemary, kermes oak and broom). In this section, the path follows a sinuous downward path until it reaches the Arroyo del Caño where the landscape becomes much more pleasant and the riverside vegetation becomes much more noticeable.
The path fords the stream thanks to a crossing. On the other side we find a wooded area made up of a large eucalyptus plantation. Following the course of the riverbed, the path ends in a grassy area in front of the Arroyo del Sillo from where you can see the crest of the Peña de San Sixto. It is a unique elevation made up of quartzites that's hardness compared to the surrounding material (sandstone) has made it possible to resist the general erosion that has characterised the geological evolution of the rest of the region.
If you want to continue enjoying the surroundings of this mountain town, we encourage you to also do the Puente de los Cabriles bridge trail , an original construction from the 15th century.
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HOW TO GET
The trail start sign is located at a fork that is reached by following Las Cumbres street, at the southeast exit from Encinasola.
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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