LOW DIFFICULTY TRAILS
Walking along easy and accessible routes
Rubia Trail
The route starts at the Puerto del Pico and ends at the Alto de la Centenera, it can be done in both directions. This route keeps wild pines that survived the fire that occurred in June 2009, you can also see pines resineros in these landscapes.
Other information of interest:
- Coordinates: 40.3198200 N 5.0167000 W.
- Starting point: At Puerto del Pico (1.395 m).
- Duration: 7.38 km (3.15 hours) one way.
- Route: Linear.
- Recommended season: All year round, although in winter there is a possibility of ice and snow).
El Risquillo Accessible Path
The trail starts at the parking lot of the Casa del Parque El Risquillo located in the town of Guisando, the parking lot has reserved spaces for people with disabilities and adapted toilets in the Casa del Parque. The route is done on a wooden walkway to avoid difficulties due to the terrain. The trail runs through a pine forest of resin pine, predominant on the southern slopes of Gredos where you can observe the traditional terraces of the area and end your adventure in the garden of the Casa del Parque.
Other information of interest:
- Coordinates: X: 5812820.32 | Y: 779908.06.
- Starting point: Parking lot of the Casa del Parque El Risquillo.
- Duration: 450 m. (40 min).
- Route: Circular.
- Recommended season: All year round.
Navarredonda pine forest
The path runs under a mature pine forest of Scots pine or Scots pine, which are easy to identify by their orange color. Some of these pines are more than a century old. The Pinar de Navarredonda de Gredos, being relatively distant from other forests, appears as a forest island that provides shelter and food for a large number and variety of birds.
Other information of interest:
- Coordinates: 40º 21' 15,6'' N 5º 06' 44,5'' W.
- Starting point: Parador Nacional de Gredos.
- Distance: 5.00 km (3 hours) round trip.
- Route: Linear.
- Recommended season: All year round.
Path of the large lagoon
The trail begins on the platform at 1,760 m. altitude, with a continuous ascent, and some sections of steep slope, to Los Barrerones and then descend to the lagoon. During the walk you will be able to observe the meadows and meadows that serve as habitat and refuge for numerous insectivorous birds, the rocks, from below and from above and on the walk to the lagoon you can find the mountain goat and in the Laguna Grande, the common toad of Gredos and the salamander of Almanzor.
Other information of interest:
- Coordinates: 40º 16' 29.5" N 5º 13' 56.7" W.
- Starting point: La Plataforma de Gredos - Hoyos del Espino.
- Distance: 6.40 km (2.50 hours) one way.
- Route: Linear.
- Recommended season: All year round, although in winter there is a probability of ice and snow.