Hiking in Cabañeros
Trails that reveal the essence of the national park
Trails that reveal the essence of the national park
Exploring Cabañeros National Park on foot is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in its natural beauty. Each trail offers a unique experience, allowing visitors to connect directly with the flora, fauna and landscapes of this privileged place.
The park invites visitors to follow its itineraries with a responsible attitude, ensuring that the visit is compatible with the conservation of the environment. Respecting nature is essential to preserve this protected area.
Some routes can be done freely, while others have the option of doing it with a guide-interpreter, which enriches the experience. Guided tours are free and require prior reservation through the reservation center www.reservasparquesnacionales.es or call 926783297.
Before starting any tour, it is recommended to visit the park's information centers and points to obtain more information about the visit and follow the recommendations.
1. Botanical Trail in Casa Palillos
Length: 0.6 km (circular)
Duration: 30 min
Difficulty: Low
Start: Casa Palillos Visitor Center (link: Google Maps)
This short route allows you to learn about the flora of the National Park with the help of interpretive panels. Ideal for those looking for a simple and educational walk. It is accessible for people with reduced mobility and offers the opportunity to identify species such as oaks, cork oaks, rockroses and heathers. A quiet walk to get started in the biodiversity of Cabañeros.
2. Ethnographic Trail in Casa Palillos
Length: 0.8 km (circular)
Duration: 30 min
Difficulty: Low
Start: Casa Palillos Visitor Center (link: Google Maps)
This route covers the history and traditional culture of the Cabañeros environment. Through seven interpretive stops, activities such as livestock, charcoal making, beekeeping or the typical architecture of the area are explained. A walk that combines nature and heritage.
3. Path of the Tower of Abraham
Length: 1 km (circular)
Duration: 45 min
Difficulty: Low
Start: Torre de Abraham Visitor Center (link: Google Maps)
This trail runs on walkways that crosses a riparian forest with species such as ash and willow trees and has explanatory panels on the traditional uses of plants. It is adapted for people with reduced mobility. Perfect for a relaxing walk in contact with nature.
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4. Holm Oak Route
Length: 2 km (round trip)
Duration: 1 h
Difficulty: Low
Start: Information hut in Los Navalucillos (link Google Maps)
This short itinerary ascends until it reaches a centenary oak tree of great size. From this point, you can observe the valleys of the national park and, with luck, see birds of prey in flight.
5. Cañada Real Segoviana Trail
Length: 4.6 km (linear)
Duration: 1 h 15 min
Difficulty: Moderate
Start: Conditioned parking lot between km 80 and 81 of the CM-4017 (road linking Horcajo de los Montes and Retuerta del Bullaque).
It goes up to the Puerto del Espinazo del Can, offering spectacular views of the park. It follows the route of an old royal cattle trail, witness of the transhumance of livestock, with centenary cork oaks and a privileged panoramic view from its viewpoint.
6. Route of the Plaza de los Moros
Length: 3.5 km (circular)
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Difficulty: Medium-Low
Start: Parking in Horcajo de los Montes (link Google Maps)
This trail climbs up to the peak "Plaza de los Moros" (812 m), from where panoramic views of the Montes de Toledo can be seen. Along the way, you can observe the dense Mediterranean forest with holm oaks, gall oaks and strawberry trees.
7. Route of the Sierra of Castellar de los Bueyes
Length: 5 km (round trip)
Duration: 2 h 15 min
Difficulty: Low
Start: Parking in Horcajo de los Montes (link Google Maps)
Gentle route through Mediterranean forests with species such as holm oaks, cork oaks and gall oaks. You can enjoy views of olive groves and pastures, as well as observe wildlife in their natural habitat.
8. El Robledal-Alcornocal Route
Length: 5 km (circular)
Duration: 2 h 30 min
Difficulty: Low
Start: Finca Gargantilla (link Google Maps)
Guided route through a well-preserved cork oak grove and an oak forest where you can see various birds. An ideal walk to discover the forest wealth of Cabañeros.
9. Valhondo Route
Length: 6.5 km (circular)
Duration: 4 h
Difficulty: Medium-Low
Start: Finca Gargantilla (link Google Maps)
Itinerary through Mediterranean forest that descends to the Estena River and the Valhondo stream, with a diversity of landscapes and species.
10. Route of the Camino del Acebo y las Fuentes
Length: 7 km (round trip)
Duration: 3 h
Difficulty: Low
Start: Navas de Estena (link Google Maps)
River route with a flat route that allows you to enjoy riverside landscapes with holm oaks, gall oaks and oaks, as well as to visit natural springs.
11. Route of the Boquerón del Estena
Length: 10 km from the village, 6 km from the parking lot (round trip).
Duration: 3 h 30 min from the village, 2h 15 min from the parking lot.
Difficulty: Low
Start: Navas de Estena (link Google Maps)
A tour along the banks of the Estena River, where you can see unique geological formations and fossils more than 400 million years old.
12. Alcornocal Valley Route
Length: 10 km (circular)
Duration: 4 h
Difficulty: Low
Start: Finca Gargantilla (link Google Maps)
This route allows you to enter a cork oak grove in an excellent state of conservation, with points of interest such as a pond where you can observe amphibians.
13. Route of the Colada de Navalrincón (Colada de Navalrincón)
Length: 9.5 km (linear)
Duration: 3 h
Difficulty: Low
Start: Casa Palillos or Torre de Abraham (link: Google Maps or Google Maps)
Flat route that follows a cattle track where you can observe the characteristic landscape of the Montes de Toledo, near agricultural lands. This route connects the two visitor centers and can be done by bicycle.
14. La Viñuela Route
Length: 13 km (semicircular)
Duration: 3 h 30 min
Difficulty: Moderate
Starting point: Conditioned parking lot between km 80 and 81 of the CM-4017 (road linking Horcajo de los Montes and Retuerta del Bullaque).
Path of great scenic value that crosses Mediterranean forest and rocky areas with stunning views of the raña.
15. Chorro, Chorrera Chica and Rocigalgo Route
Length (one way): 4km to the Chorro, 5'5km to the Chorrera Chica, 9 km to the Rocigalgo.
Duration (one way): 1h.30 min to Chorro, 2h.15 min to Chorrera Chica and 3h45 min to Rocigalgo peak.
Difficulty: Medium-High (up to the Rocigalgo)
Start: Los Navalucillos (link Google Maps)
Mountain route with spectacular waterfalls and the option to climb up to the Rocigalgo peak (1,449 m), the highest of the Montes de Toledo in Castilla - La Mancha.
16. Route of the Rocigalgo Massif
Length: 19 km (circular)
Duration: 6-7 h
Difficulty: High
Start: Los Navalucillos (link Google Maps)
The most demanding itinerary, with high mountain landscapes and unparalleled panoramic views.