Gravel route of the walled cities

Gravel route of the walled cities

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Gravel route of the walled cities

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87.9km

1,050m

Gravel riding

In the depths of Castilla y León, in the province of Salamanca, there are two great walled treasures with war heritage that are currently open-air museums of Castilian history. These are Ciudad Rodrigo, a medieval jewel, and the Real Fuerte de la Concepción, a 17th century stronghold.

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Last updated: July 5, 2024

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8 m

Ciudad Rodrigo

Highlight • Historical Site

The Plaza Mayor is the center of the city. All activity has always developed around it, in it you can still enjoy interesting buildings.

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274 m

Alcázar Gate

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The Puerta del Alcázar is one of the ancient access gates to the walled enclosure of Ciudad Rodrigo. This gate, along with others such as the Puerta del Sol and …

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17.4 km

Gallegos de Argañán

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Classic Salamancan town bordering Portugal. It has just 280 inhabitants, but its abandoned houses tell stories of more prosperous times. It is surrounded by the grain fields and farms that …

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38.2 km

La Alameda de Gardón

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The municipality of La Alameda de Gardón is located in an area dominated by small depressions caused by the banks, which can reach a 100 meter drop. The urban core …

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47.4 km

Real Fuerte de la Concepción

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The refurbishment and reconversion project of this 17th-century fortress won, in 2014, the prize for the best restoration of a military building in Spain. What are now luxury rooms on …

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66.3 km

Siega Verde Archaeological Site

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The zoomorphic carvings of Siega Verde occupy more than a kilometer of stones on the banks of the Águeda and are the most important open-air site on the Iberian Peninsula. …

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87.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.9 km

24.0 km

4.56 km

3.47 km

150 m

Surfaces

50.9 km

16.3 km

12.4 km

7.61 km

879 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

26°C

14°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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April 9, 2024

In the depths of Castilla y León, in the province of Salamanca, there are two great walled treasures with war heritage that are currently open-air museums of Castilian history. These are Ciudad Rodrigo, a medieval jewel, and the Real Fuerte de la Concepción, a 17th century stronghold.
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