The best MTB trails around Carrascalejo

El Alto del Humilladero and Pico Villuercas, near Guadalupe (Cáceres), form one of the most spectacular mountain routes in Extremadura, within the Villuercas‑Ibores‑Jara UNESCO Geopark. It is the highest summit in Extremadura accessible by road.

Gives the feeling of being on a film set or somewhere in Mexico. Perhaps not so strange, because the Virgin of Guadalupe is the patroness of Mexico. In the hills, the virgin is said to have been found seven centuries ago. Strictly forbidden to take photos inside the walls, monks walk with the group...

The Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe is a 14th-century monastery located in the Spanish town of Guadalupe, in the province of Cáceres. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Inside, you can appreciate Gothic, Mudéjar, Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical architectural styles. A place with a rich history and breathtaking architectural beauty! 🌟🏰

Alto del Humilladero is a short but intense mountain pass, where the road climbs steeply through curves that test your legs. From its summit, you have a wide panoramic view that I'm sure you'll enjoy.

The easiest option is to climb up the shoulder of the road and, in the village, rejoin the Villuercas Nature Trail to the Santa Quiteria station, the start/finish of the Jara Greenway. There are no specific cycling route signs for the next section; it is essential to follow the track. The route runs along the foothills of the Altamira mountain range and the Rincón del Torozo Microreserve through holm oak forests, crosses the mountain range through Puerto del Rey, and descends to the Cíjara reservoir dam, one of the large artificial lakes on the middle course of the Guadiana River and the border between Cáceres and Badajoz. The cycle tour connects with the Guadiana Nature Trail at the dam and continues along the Castilblanco Trail. The rideability is good, but the road surface is quite rocky, and the rattling on the gravel bike can be tiring. With wide, tubeless tires, you can lower the tire pressure a bit to pedal more comfortably and quickly on this section, enjoying the authentic and evocative atmosphere of Extremadura's Siberia, especially as you pass the Cíjara Palace, a 19th-century rural mansion with a certain air of a military fortress in a setting of profound desolation on the banks of the reservoir. The stage ends on a pleasant rural road that leads to the lively town of Herrera del Duque, capital of the Cíjara community in Northern Siberia.

The Old Station of Santa Quiteria is a point of interest on the Vía Verde de la Jara, located in Sevilleja de la Jara, Toledo. This station was a strategic stopping point at the Puerto de San Vicente, where the old Roman road that connected Toledo (Toletum) with Mérida (Augusta Emerita) passed. Today, the station is abandoned, but it remains a fascinating place for history and nature lovers. It is a popular spot for hiking and cycling routes, offering a window into the past and an opportunity to enjoy the natural surroundings.

In this town of interesting popular rural architecture is the Church of Saint Bartholomew, known in the surrounding area as the "Sistine Chapel of Jara", the region in which it is located, due to the frescoes by Wladimir Strashko, which represent scenes from life. and martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew.

Campillo Landing - Sevilleja (Green Road of the Jara)