Rate birdingplace Cerro Gimeo - Monfragüe NP
Description
This mountain top offers beautiful views of the Monfrague National park, including the Castillo de Monfrague and the famous Salto del Gitano. Above all this site is very reliable for all of the large soaring birds of the National park, especially Sup starješina , Crna Roda and the ever elusive Prugasti orao may also be seen here.
Details
Access
This viewpoint is the end-goal of the green walking trail, starting in Villareal de san Carlos. The trail is 7,7 km long (return walk) and takes you through one of the best preserved stretches of Mediterranean forest on the planet. The forest holds all of the typical flora and fauna of this ecosystem, including its reptiles and mammals. The climb to the top is rather steep, and, in Summer, hot and dry.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Mountain , Canyon/cliff , River , Valley , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
Mountainous , No shadow , Rocky , Hilly , Dry , DustyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
StrenuousAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
This mountain top is one of the prime sites for getting up close views of Sup starješina. A nest can be seen on the slope just east of the mountain be sure to scan the small cork oak wood with your binoculairs (see 4th photo). The vultures can also often be seen perched in one of the pines northwest of the mountain.
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Amazing trail. Stunning views at the top. Make sure to bring enough water when it's hot and sunny. This trail can also be downloaded from All Trails if you want to be able to easily navigate. We saw Sup starješina, Bjeloglavi sup, Crna lunja, Pčelarica, Strnadica Cikavica, Gorska Pastirica and Hridna lastavica.
Hello Fien. Great that you enjoyed the walk. Good to know that you can also navigate on the Birdingplaces Map. Just press on the location symbol in the map when you have arrived in the area and a blue dot will follow your position.