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Cabezo de Roldán

Murcia  >  Spain

Coastal mountains near the city of Cartagena. With cliffs, small bays and a small patch of very rare Mediterranean juniper forest.

Added* by Lu
Most recent update 26 januar 2024

Description

This circular hiking route of 6 km through the Cabezo de Roldán heads to the viewpoint of El Mirador de Roldán. This natural area around Mount Roldán has coastal mountains and a small patch of very rare Mediterranean juniper forest. Among the birds you can encounter here are Hubro, Vandrefalk, Dompap, Klippesvale, Svartsteinskvett, Blåtrost and Krattopplerke.

Details

Access

The coastal mountain range of Cabezo de Roldán is located directly west of the city of Cartagena on the Mediterranean Sea. You can park at Parking Subida ROLDÁN on the outskirts of Tentegorra. Click on the P in the map for directions or coordinates to the parking.

The circular route begins at the parking and goes along the GR®92 trail to Collado de Roldán. From here, you must continue to the left to begin the ascent towards Mount Roldán and then enter La Batería de Roldán (a Spanish anti-aircraft artillery protection fortification), a slightly more technical area where you have to climb some rocks.

Terrain and Habitat

Mountain , Canyon/cliff , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Rocky , Dry , Hilly , Mountainous

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Winter , Autumn

Route

Narrow trail , Wide path , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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