Valberzoso lies at an altitude of 1,128 metres on the eastern slope of Cotejón and Cocoto, in a valley surrounded by forests and meadows. Topics to explore during a stay include trails through the landscape, traces of earlier forest use and individual buildings. When choosing a destination, you can consider whether you are more drawn to a hike with an estimated duration, a steep climb, or Romanesque and Roman remains.

Hiking trails and their planning details

Allow an estimated 3 hours and 50 minutes and 340 metres of ascent for the Senda del Monte Mayor from Valberzoso. The estimated duration and elevation figure may be updated, so check the latest route information before setting out. This gives you both a timeframe and a specific ascent figure for planning this hike.

Another forest track runs westward from the provincial boundary and climbs steeply for three kilometres to Las Llanas. The starting points also differ: Valberzoso is the starting point for the Senda, while the forest track begins at the provincial boundary. For the Senda, the time and elevation figures help with planning; for the forest track, its length and gradient shape the choice of route. Conditions on the trails may vary, so take this into account when planning.

Forest landscape and historical traces

Matarredonda is home to a more open beech forest with exceptionally large tree crowns. Numerous charcoal-making sites are visible there. The forest thus combines a striking landscape feature with visible traces of earlier use.

Near Las Llanas, a small hideout built by the Maquis lies among natural rocks. Chozo Tonino is also located on the Las Llanas track, which connects Alto de Grullos with Valberzoso. It is described as a small cave where someone hid during the post-war period. The track provides a route between two named places; Chozo Tonino has its own story as a hideout.

Romanesque church and Roman bridge

The Church of Santa María la Real in Valberzoso is Romanesque and was formerly a monastery. It preserves wall paintings in the apse, presbytery and north wall. They depict scenes from the lives of Christ, the Virgin Mary and the saints. The location details distinguish the paintings within the church; their subjects range from religious scenes to depictions of saints.

The Puente Rojadillo is a Roman bridge over the River Camesa. Its single opening has a diameter of nine metres. The route to the bridge starts in Valberzoso and follows a forest track. This makes it possible to distinguish the route’s starting point from its specific destination, the bridge; the structure itself is characterised by its Roman origins, its location over the river and its single opening.

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