The best walks and hikes around Santa Cruz De Pinares

The Church of San Miguel Arcángel in Tornadizos de Ávila is a church of great historical and cultural significance. Built of ashlar and masonry, it is liturgical in nature. The Brotherhood of the Holy True Cross, an institution of great importance in local religious life, was founded in this parish more than four centuries ago.

The Casasola Route in Navalperal de Pinares is one of the longest and most popular hiking trails in the area. With a length of approximately 23 kilometers and a cumulative ascent of 346 meters, this route offers a complete experience for hiking enthusiasts. The route begins at the Hermitage of San Antonio and passes through diverse landscapes, including oak forests, reforested pine forests, and mountain meadows.

The Navalperal de Pinares Reservoir is a beautiful place located in the province of Ávila, ideal for enjoying nature and outdoor activities. Built in 1980, this reservoir is located on the Maillo Stream. It is a perfect destination for relaxation and recreation, offering activities such as fishing, picnicking, and hiking. Furthermore, the surrounding natural environment offers peaceful and enchanting landscapes, ideal for unwinding and enjoying the serenity of the place.

Stage 2. Ávila/Madrid 140 km. 2,500 m positive. On the way back to Madrid we followed the route of the Camino de Santiago de Levante to the Alberche River with some variations to maintain cyclability and an acceptable average. The yellow arrows on the Jacobean route point towards Santiago de Compostela and at some intersections it is not easy to see them in the opposite direction. The track is essential to follow these “author” routes. The route leaves Ávila along the plain of the Chico River to Tornadizos de Ávila and continues along the cattle trails from the sources of the Tornadizos River to some spectacular pastoral meadows in the hills of El Cabezuelo. The final stretch of the climb follows a path that has good cyclability with good grinding technique and expertise on mountain trails. The path passes a gate with yellow arrows and goes down to the port of Boquerón, between the Cuerda de los Polvisos and the Malagón mountain range, one of the entrances to the great Herradón de Pinares grave. The descent along the Camino de Santiago is an uncomfortable and complicated trial with the bags due to the pavement and the vegetation and to maintain the pace we go down the road gliding over a deceptive landscape, we pass through El Herradón and continue to San Bartolomé de Pinares. The climb through the cobblestone streets of the town is tough and the exit through the forks of the Camino de Levante ends with an infernal wall, until the slope ends on a hill adorned with a milestone of the Jacobean route that has indications of the distances to different places. in the world, from Ávila and Madrid to Beijing or New Zealand.

It is a demanding climb but the end gives you life

Beautiful climb to Cerro de la Cabeza reaching the summit at 1335 meters above sea level, you will enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape and the valleys below.

Tornadizos de Ávila is a small town on the eastern outskirts of Ávila. The town is located on the pilgrimage route from Madrid and Santiago de Compostela, carried out by many every day for centuries.

Dusty path along the dry bed of the Tornadizos stream on the pilgrim from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela, when approaching Tornadizos de Ávila.