Alange Castle – Views of the Alange Reservoir loop from La Zarza

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Alange Castle – Views of the Alange Reservoir loop from La Zarza

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4.8

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Alange Castle – Views of the Alange Reservoir loop from La Zarza

05:25

17.4km

630m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.10 km

Roman Baths of Alange

Highlight • Historical Site

These baths are a historic site in Alange, Extremadura, known for its hot springs and Roman architecture.

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6.71 km

View of Alange and the reservoir

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6.76 km

Trail Among the Rocks with Water Views

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7.08 km

Alange Castle

Highlight • Castle

At the top of the Culebra hill is the Alange castle, a strategic fortress from the 9th century and the site of battles for Arabs and Christians.

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7.35 km

Views of the Alange Reservoir

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The Alange Reservoir is an impressive engineering work located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, near the town of Alange and about 20 km from Mérida.
The concrete dam was …

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7.92 km

Dam

Highlight • Structure

14.2 km

Viewpoint from the Sierra de la Zarza towards Alange

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The Mirador del Embalse de Alange is a spectacular place in the region of Extremadura, Spain. It offers stunning views of the reservoir and surrounding nature. The Alange reservoir retains …

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14.4 km

Rock Paintings of La Calderita

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The Cave Paintings of La Calderita are located in the Sierra de La Calderita, in La Zarza (Badajoz). They are a set of prehistoric rock art believed to date from …

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17.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.58 km

4.38 km

3.28 km

1.12 km

Surfaces