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Segura de la Sierra

Jaén  >  Spain

Mountainous nature reserve densely covered with tall pine trees. With canyons, waterfalls, lakes, rivers. More than 170 bird species have been seen here.

Added* by Pablo Cano
Most recent update 24 október 2020
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Description

The Sierra de Segura is the largest protected area in Spain, a mid-mountain area that is the cradle of the largest rivers in the southern peninsula and one of the most important forested areas on the peninsula. Sierra de Segura mountain range is located between the Sierra Nevada, the Sierra de Cazorla and Sierra de Baza mountain ranges. Its highest point is the 1,993 m high Las Banderillas peak. The park is densely packed with tall pine trees and has canyons, waterfalls, lakes and rivers. The park is home to numerous bird species, and many birds can be seen, including Gjóður, Skálmörn, Gullörn, Haukörn, Gæsagammur ,Skarngammur, Lambagammur, Úfur, Eyrugla, Náttugla, Sönglævirki, Trjálævirki, Skopugla, Barrmeisa, Bláhrani, Náttfari, Bjargkorpungur, Kornhæna, Kamblævirki and Húsaskotta.

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Espagnol: La Sierra de Segura es el área protegida más grande de España, zona de media montaña cuna de los mayores ríos del sur peninsular y una de las masas boscosas más importantes peninsulares.

Details

Access

National highway N-322, entrance by Puente de Génave from there are innumerable alternatives and places of observation. There is an extensive network of marked hiking trails to explore the area.

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Espagnol: carretera Nacional N-322, entrada por Puente de Génave desde hay son innumerables las alternativas y lugares de observación.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Mountain , River , Valley , Wetland

Conditions

Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Summer , Spring , Autumn

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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