Green Route: El Rincón and El Saladar Lagoons
Green Route: El Rincón and El Saladar Lagoons
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Enjoy an easy 2.7-mile (4.4 km) circular hike through El Hondo Natural Park, offering panoramic lagoon views and excellent birdwatching.
Last updated: February 26, 2026
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Parc Natural del Fondo
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Parking
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1.90 km
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4.36 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
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4.21 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.17 km
1.76 km
281 m
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The Green Route: El Rincón and El Saladar Lagoons is an easy trail that takes approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes to complete. This duration allows for a relaxed pace, perfect for enjoying the scenery and birdwatching.
This trail is considered easy, making it suitable for hikers of all fitness levels and experience. Its accessible paths and minimal elevation changes contribute to a comfortable walking experience.
The terrain is predominantly gravel, covering about 2.17 kilometers of the route. You will also encounter some unpaved sections (around 281 meters) and very short paved segments, ensuring a varied but generally smooth walking surface.
Yes, the route offers several points of interest. You can visit the Torre El Rincón Bird Observatory, a small wooden structure ideal for observing local fauna. There's also a dedicated Birdwatching observatory and a Rest area for your convenience. The trail provides panoramic views of the lagoons, perfect for nature photography and spotting birds like flamingos.
While the trail is within El Hondo Natural Park, which is a protected area, specific regulations regarding dogs are not detailed in the available information. It is always best to check with the park authorities directly before your visit to confirm their current pet policy and any leash requirements.
The available information does not specify any permit requirements or entrance fees for hiking this particular route within El Hondo Natural Park. However, as it is a natural park, it's advisable to check the official park website or visitor center for any updated regulations or specific entry conditions before your visit.
The trail is known for excellent birdwatching opportunities, particularly for spotting flamingos. While specific seasonal recommendations are not provided, natural parks with lagoons like El Hondo often offer prime birdwatching during migration seasons (spring and autumn) or in cooler months when more species are present.
The trail is easily accessible, with a convenient starting point located adjacent to a parking lot. This makes it straightforward for visitors to begin their hike without extensive searching for parking.
Yes, the Green Route: El Rincón and El Saladar Lagoons is a circular trail. This means you will end your hike at the same point where you started, offering a convenient and straightforward navigation experience.
The trail is renowned for its excellent birdwatching opportunities. You can expect to see various avian species, including the possibility of spotting flamingos. The Torre El Rincón Bird Observatory provides an information panel about the protected birds in the area.
Yes, there is a designated Rest area along the route. Additionally, the Torre El Rincón Bird Observatory features an information panel about the protected avian species, serving as an informative point.
Seen: Shoveler, Purple Swamphen, Knobbed Swamphen, Black-winged Stilt, Booted Eagle and Water Rail.