HIGH DIFFICULTY TRAILS
Routes of more advanced difficulty with magnificent views.
Bohoyo Gorge
It is a path steeped in history. It was the traditional path used by shepherds, hunters and early mountaineers to access the Cinco Lagunas, the Almanzor peak, the Galana and even the Laguna Grande. This route goes through the Bohoyo Gorge, one of the most beautiful gorges of the Sierra de Gredos. The vegetation changes along the route, from the undergrowth of the lower part, heaths, broom to reach the high meadows and finally the granite crags, where we can find some rock plants, mosses and lichens.
Other information of interest:
- Coordinates: 40º 18' 34'' N | 5º 25' 33'' W.
- Starting point: Road to Bohoyo.
- Distance: 15.70 km (6.00 hours) one way.
- Route: Linear.
- Time of year: All year round, although in winter there is a probability of ice and snow.
Port of Candeleda
The Vereda del Puerto de Candelada is a transhumance livestock trail that was used to raise cattle in search of fresh summer pastures on the northern slopes of Gredos.
The trail begins in the village of Candeleda, next to the convent of the Conceptionist sisters, in the northern part of the village and goes up a track between terraces and farms until it turns off and becomes a path between oaks and pines. Leaving behind the source of the Sauce or Zauce, we descend towards the Garganta de Santa Maria, with its meadows, junipers and lush forests of oak, chestnut and pine trees, which accompanies us to La Puente el Puerto, in the Garganta Lóbrega. The route overlooks the Garganta Blanca. The trail ends at the Puerto de Candeleda.
Other information of interest:
- Coordinates: 40°10'30.5 "N 5°14'10.6 "W.
- Starting point: Candeleda.
- Distance: 21.2 km (8.00 hours) round trip.
- Route: Linear.
- Time of year: All year round, although in winter there is a probability of ice and snow.
Sillao de la peña
On this route you will encounter oaks, junipers and rockroses on the first stretch, a path formerly used by cattle ranchers to look for fresh pastures in the summer. From the summer post of Barquetón, you will have a privileged view of the Garganta and the Hermanitos de Tejea, and the Circo de Gredos to your right. A paradise of colors that is changing according to the time of the year. The route will connect with the "Camino del Tío Domingo". When you reach "El Sillao de la Peña", you will enjoy views of the Chilla Gorges on your right and Tejea on your left.
Other information of interest:
- Coordinates: 40°12'20.7 "N 5°20'53.0 "W.
- Starting point: Puente del pinillo.
- Distance: 7.70 km (5.30 hours).
- Route: Linear.
- Time of year: All year round, although in winter there is a probability of ice and snow.