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The Gypsy's Leap – Villarreal de San Carlos loop from Torrejón el Rubio

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The Gypsy's Leap – Villarreal de San Carlos loop from Torrejón el Rubio

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The Gypsy's Leap – Villarreal de San Carlos loop from Torrejón el Rubio

03:20

49.8km

750m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Parque Nacional de Monfragüe

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Parking

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128 m

Torrejón el Rubio

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Torrejón el Rubio is an excellent destination for those seeking unspoiled nature, wildlife viewing, hiking, and peaceful tourism surrounded by the privileged environment of Monfragüe National Park, one of the …

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3.36 km

Breeding of Fighting Bulls

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Fighting bulls are bred here.

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10.4 km

The Gypsy's Leap

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Here you can watch the vultures very well. Definitely take a good pair of binoculars with you. It's fascinating when the vultures glide through the air using the thermals.

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15.4 km

Villarreal de San Carlos

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Small settlement to pause. There is an information film about the region and information about the native birds.

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15.5 km

Villarreal de San Carlos Visitor Center, Monfragüe National Park

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Poblado Villarreal de San Carlos, 16, 10695 Serradilla, Caceres
Opening hours:
Monday 09: 30-18: 30
Tuesday 09: 30-18: 30
Wednesday 09: 30-18: 30
Thursday 09: 30-18: 30
Friday 09: 30-18: 30
Saturday 09: 30-18: 30
Sunday 09: 30-18: 30

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22.0 km

Torrejón-Tiétar Dam

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Here the Tietar is dammed. Right next to it through a unfortunately closed tunnel is the barrage of the Tajo.

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25.1 km

La Higuerilla Viewpoint

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On the Tagus Nature Trail (GR-113) and next to the Tiétar river you can find a large number of viewpoints with beautiful views of the Monfragüe National Park and this is one of them.

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48.5 km

Monfragüe Guesthouse

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Nice country hotel. It was very quiet in March. Very good kitchen (evenings). Breakfast is standard, you have a nice view outside through panoramic windows. It is 9 km to …

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49.8 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.1 km

667 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.5 km

22.2 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Friday 26 June

34°C

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Comments

September 15, 2022,Tag 5 c über Villareal San Carlos zum Salto de Torrejon und zurück nach Torrejon el Rubio

The last part of our stages went by bike to the weir of the Rio Tajo and Rio Tietar.... and then back to Torrejon el Rubio.

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May 19, 2022,🇪🇸Extremadura Tour: Radeln und Wandern durch den Nationalpark Monfrague

Today we are at 35 degrees in what is probably the most beautiful part of the landscape. In the Monfrague National Park at the confluence of the Tajo and Tiétar with its bizarre rock formations, cork oak and oak forests. Here you can see black vultures in particular. From a small castle you have a wonderful view over the Dehesa, …

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The Gypsy's Leap – Villarreal de San Carlos loop from Torrejón el Rubio

Torrejón el Rubio

Breeding of Fighting Bulls

The Gypsy's Leap

Villarreal de San Carlos

Villarreal de San Carlos Visitor Center, Monfragüe National Park

Torrejón-Tiétar Dam

La Higuerilla Viewpoint

Monfragüe Guesthouse

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