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Sendero de la Garganta del Fraile

Extremadura  >  Spain

Circular walk of 9 km to the gorge Garganta del Fraile with waterfall and rocks with nests of the Bjeloglavi sup.

Added* by Herbert Roehm
Most recent update 8 srpnja 2025

Description

​Beautiful hike from the village of Serradilla to the Garganta del Fraile gorge with its waterfall. Along the trail, you can observe many different bird species, such as Modra svraka, Riđoglavi Svračak, Thekla's Lark, Kukmasta Ševa, Crnoglavi Batić, Zelendur and Piljak. Watch out for the Bjeloglavi sup resting on the power poles. You can also hear Slavuj, Češljugar, Pupavac and Šivalica. Look up to see Bjeloglavi sup, Crvena lunja and other birds of prey. At the rest area at the waterfall you have a convenient opportunity to observe Bjeloglavi sup on the rocks. Pčelarica are also often present in the area.

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Español: ​Preciosa caminata desde el pueblo de Serradilla hasta la Garganta del Fraile con su cascada. A lo largo del sendero se pueden observar muchas especies de aves diferentes, como Modra svraka, Riđoglavi Svračak, Thekla's Lark, Kukmasta Ševa, Crnoglavi Batić, Zelendur y Piljak. Atención a los Bjeloglavi sup posados sobre los postes eléctricos. También se oyen Slavuj, Češljugar, Pupavac y Šivalica. Intente ver Bjeloglavi sup, Crvena lunja y otras aves rapaces. En el área de descanso junto a la cascada se puede observar con facilidad Bjeloglavi sup en las rocas. Los Pčelarica también son frecuentes en la zona.

Details

Access

The Sendero de la Garganta del Fraile starts in the village of Serradilla. Access is only possible by car. There's a parking lot in Serradilla. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. In the village you'll also find bars and cafes. The circular walk is about 9 km. You can also drive to the waterfall by car on a gravel road.

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Español: El Sendero de la Garganta del Fraile comienza en el pueblo de Serradilla. Solo se puede acceder en coche. Hay un aparcamiento en Serradilla. Pulse P en el mapa para obtener indicaciones para llegar al aparcamiento. En el pueblo también encontrará bares y cafeterías. El paseo es circular y tiene unos 9 km de recorrido. También se puede llegar a la cascada en coche por un camino de grava.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Plain , Mountain , Canyon/cliff , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Plateau , Valley , City/village

Conditions

Flat , Hilly , Rocky , Dry , Open landscape , Dusty , No shadow

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Winter

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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