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LA CUEVA DE LOS MUÑECOS - Ventana del Visitante
The hiking trail that we are going to follow starts at the Municipal Centre for the Interpretation of Historical and Cultural Heritage called "El Aprisco"; and it has two branches.
The first branch, leading upwards, will take us to Cerro del Castillo, a place where an Iberian town was once established. The culture of the Iberians holds many mysteries that may never be explained. Their beliefs are almost unknown, but no one is surprised that they had one of their main places of worship in these places, and that the Romans appropriated it to satisfy their gods. At the end of this branch is the Cerro del Castillo viewpoint.
If you take the second branch, we will descend to what was once the Iberian Sanctuary of Collado de los Jardines. In this sanctuary from the Iberian period, numerous figurines or votive offerings (bronze figurines) have been found, which the locals refer to as dolls (muñecos), and which depict priests, warriors, women and men. The search for these ancient relics by looters has caused damage such as holes in the surface of the final section of the road; so extreme caution must be taken, especially in rainy weather. Once we reach the end of this branch, we will discover the so-called Cueva de los Muñecos, a rocky shelter that is the only thing that has survived to the present day of what was once one of the most important sanctuaries of the Iberian civilization.
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Provinces Jaén
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Municipalities Santa Elena
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Tracing Linear
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One way distance (meters) 1.492
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Duration 1 hour
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Difficulty Media
The trail begins at the Centro de Interpretación del Patrimonio Histórico y Cultural, which is reached by the A-6200 road coming off the A4 motorway (exit km 250, heading towards Cádiz) heading towards Aldeaquemada.
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.