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Manqueospese Castle
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JavierCR 🇪🇸
March 12, 2025
Running
Manqueospese Castle, also known as "Althoughospese," is located in the municipality of Mironcillo, Ávila, at an altitude of 1,360 meters, overlooking the Amblés Valley. This castle is an example of …
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Andriuu Coffi
May 28, 2023
Hiking
Impressive castle that is located close to the town of Sotalbo and that has a scene worthy of a movie. The walls and towers create a beautiful image on a hill!
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Miguel Angel
June 12, 2023
Running
According to legend, the castle would be built by Don Raimundo, to communicate with his beloved Doña Guiomar, locked in the balcony that crowns the door of the Rastro (in Ávila, access through the Dávila house), given the prohibition of her father. for the couple to continue their love affairs. Given the paternal attitude, Don Raimundo exclaimed: "I'll see her manqueospese" or "I'll see her even though she weighs", and it was then that he built his castle, from which he apparently communicated with his beloved Guiomar.
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Hard
13.0km
01:52
520m
520m
This difficult 8.1-mile (13.0 km) jogging route from Sotalbo leads to the historic Castillo de Manqueospese with panoramic views.
Hard
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6.97km
02:05
230m
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
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Elevation 1,350 m