Ruta de la Plata

Discover all the towns on the route:

Gijón Ribera de Arriba Morcín Riosa Mieres Aller Lena La Pola de Gordón León La Bañeza Benavente Zamora Salamanca Béjar Baños de Montemayor Hervás Carcaboso Plasencia Casar de Cáceres Cáceres Mérida Zafra Calzadilla de los Barros Fuente de Cantos Montemolín Monesterio Santiponce Carmona Sevilla

Cáceres - Carcaboso (81 km)

From Cáceres, the route descends briskly to the Alcántara Reservoir, but don’t be fooled!
The uphill climb to Los Castaños pass starts once you reach the reservoir.
From Grimaldo, the route has some highly technical stretches that will become especially complicated for those carrying panniers.
The last stretch of the route takes you along better trails, in the River Alagón valley first and then in the River Jerte Valley.
The walled locality of Galisteo is worth stopping at. A visit to PLASENCIA is also recommended. This city, situated to the east of Galisteo, is noteworthy for its historical character and its well-preserved medieval essence.
NOTE: You may find some difficulties on this stage with closed gates and some stretches that are not signposted.

 

Basic Information

  • Distance: 81 km.
  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Difficulty: Medium - high
  • % Track / Road: 60% Track / 40% road
  • Cyclability: 95%
  • Accumulates difference in elevation: 723 metres.

Localities:

  • Cáceres
  • Casar de Cáceres
  • Dehesa de los Macados
  • N-630 Road
  • Alcántara Reservoir
  • Cañaveral
  • Puerto de los Castaños
  • Grimaldo
  • Galisteo
  • San Gil Cross Road
  • Pradochano Cross Road
  • Carcaboso Cross Road
  • Carcaboso

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