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Torrejón el Rubio to Puente Viejo Walk

Extremadura  >  Spain

On the old Royal Road Trujillana from Torrejón el Rubio through the dehesa to the river Arroyo de la Vid.

Added* by Herbert Roehm
Most recent update 8 juli 2025

Description

Beautiful walk from Torrejón el Rubio to the old bridge on the river Arroyo de la Vid. During this hike you can easily see birds such as Blåskjære, Rødhodevarsler, Krattopplerke, Topplerke, Svartstrupe, Rødhøne and Taksvale. Birds you can hear include Sørnattergal, Kornspurv, Stillits and Cistussanger. High above in the sky you can see Gåsegribb, Glente and other birds of prey. Under die old birdge you can find a breeding colony of Klippesvale. In the river you can see Gråhegre hunting. On the church in the village breeds Stork. With a little luck you can encounter a group of Bieter.

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Español: Precioso paseo desde Torrejón el Rubio hasta el viejo puente sobre el Arroyo de la Vid. Durante la caminata se pueden observar fácilmente aves como Blåskjære, Rødhodevarsler, Krattopplerke, Topplerke, Svartstrupe, Rødhøne y Taksvale. Entre las aves que se pueden oír se incluyen Sørnattergal, Kornspurv, Stillits y Cistussanger. Volando alto se puede ver Gåsegribb, Glente y otras rapaces. Debajo del puente viejo hay una colonia de Klippesvale. En el río se puede ver Gråhegre pescando. En la iglesia del pueblo anida la Stork. Con un poco de suerte puedes encontrar un grupo deBieter.

Details

Access

The starting point is the Monfragüe Visitor Center with the Monfragüe Bird Center in the village of Torrejón el Rubio. The trail (3 km one way, 6 km there and back) is partially marked and takes about two hours there and back. It has a steep descent to the river. Parking is available at the Monfragüe Visitor Center or on the road to the Monfragüe national park. Press P on the map for directions.

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Español: El punto de partida es el Centro de Visitantes de Monfragüe, con el "Bird Center" en Torrejón el Rubio. El camino (3 km de ida y otros 3 km vuelta) está parcialmente señalizado y dura aproximadamente dos horas (ida y vuelta). Tiene un descenso pronunciado hasta el río. Hay aparcamiento disponible en el Centro de Visitantes de Monfragüe o en la carretera hacia el parque nacional de Monfragüe. Pulse P en el mapa para obtener indicaciones.

Terrain and Habitat

Plain , Mountain , Canyon/cliff , River , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland

Conditions

Flat , Hilly , Dry , No shadow

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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