Easy hikes and walks around Embalse del Quiebrajano

Valdepeñas de Jaén is a charming town, nestled between the impressive mountain ranges of the Sierra de la Pandera to the north and the Sierra de Alta Coloma to the southeast. The town was founded in 1539 and has a typical Renaissance townscape, characterized by a checkerboard pattern. In 1558, it received the status of an independent town. Valdepeñas de Jaén offers numerous sights, such as the Ermita de Chircales, a small chapel that reflects the region's spiritual history with religious paintings and the cave of a hermit. Another highlight is the Molino de Harina, a still-functioning water mill that offers a fascinating insight into traditional flour production. Nature lovers can discover the Chorreras del Río Vadillo, a series of natural waterfalls formed by the Vadillo River and surrounded by paths offering beautiful views. The region is also a paradise for outdoor activities such as cycling. The lush forests and picturesque landscape offer ideal conditions for cyclists who want to explore the beautiful Sierra Sur. A culinary experience is offered by the restaurant El Quejigo del Carbón, located on a hill, which is known not only for its excellent cuisine but also for the breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape. Valdepeñas de Jaén is thus the perfect place to combine history, nature, culture, and sporting activities.

The Otiñar watchtower is a construction intended to control the border crossings between Catholic and Muslim Spain, through the valley of the Quiebrajano River. Today the tower and much of the original construction from the 12th-14th centuries are preserved in good condition.

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A small town on the banks of the Víboras river, between the Sierras del Trigo and Sierra de la Grana. One of the official starting points of the famous climb to the Sierra de la Pandera.

An old medieval fortress from the second half of the 13th century, the Otíñar castle is located on an accessible hill to the southeast of the city of Jaén, overlooking the old road to Granada, on the road from Jaén to Quiebrajano. reservoir, about 13 kilometers from the capital.

Small refuge at 1154 meters altitude, near the famous Cañada de las Hazadillas. Easily accessible and in a setting of singular beauty, it has become one of the most frequented routes in the Sierra Sur.

Parish Church dated between the 16th and 17th centuries. Its main promoter was the architect and sculptor Juan de Reolid in 1539. During the Spanish Civil War the temple suffered significant damage, being restored and reformed by the architect Ramón Pajares Pardo in 1952.

Spanish municipality in the Sierra Sur region, southwest of the province of Jaén. It is located at an altitude of 920 meters and 31 kilometers from the provincial capital, Jaén. The city was founded in 1539, as a new settlement, within the project of colonization and repopulation of the Jaén mountains undertaken in 1508, after the normalization and definitive integration of the kingdom of Granada.