Aldeanueva De La Sierra: Trails and Dehesa

Get to know Aldeanueva de la Sierra through its landscape, trails and local traditions. When planning your trip, the different trail lengths, seasonal festivals and a guided cheese tour are particularly relevant.

Landscape between dehesa and hills

Most of the municipal area consists of dehesa with holm oaks, oaks and Pyrenean oaks, as well as low-growing barda scrub used for grazing. Aldeanueva de la Sierra also lies in a transitional landscape: here, the holm oak dehesa of the plains gives way to gently rising hills. While walking along the municipality’s trails, you can spot sheep, goats, cattle, partridges, vultures and other birds of prey. For nature enthusiasts, this offers an opportunity to explore the connection between grazing landscapes and wildlife watching during a walk.

Hiking options and trail themes

For a longer option, the Sendero micológico Tamames-Aldeanueva de la Sierra connects Tamames and Aldeanueva de la Sierra on a circular route. The trail is 13.8 kilometres long, has 352 metres of elevation gain and is of moderate difficulty; the approximate duration is four hours. Together, the distance, elevation gain, difficulty level and estimated time provide specific guidance for planning. There is also a shorter three-kilometre option for a brief walk. At approximately four hours, the circular route should be considered a longer outing; the three-kilometre option is intended for a short walk.

Along the way, the Sendero micológico also offers insights into local history, legends, traditional occupations, crafts, flora and fauna. A signposted linear route in Aldeanueva de la Sierra leads to the El Zarzoso convent, also called the Nuestra Señora de Porta Coeli monastery. The section of the Camino de El Zarzoso near Aldeanueva de la Sierra forms part of the GR-182 Quilamas-Peña de Francia. The trail information thus distinguishes between the circular route, the shorter walking option and the linear route; the Camino is also part of the GR-182. Trail conditions can change; check them before setting out.

Gardens, church and festivals

Beside the Lumbralejo River are small gardens with vegetable plots and fruit trees, combining vegetable and fruit cultivation. The Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol is also located in Aldeanueva de la Sierra. Corpus Christi is one of the most important festivals and is celebrated in June; the summer festivals take place in the first days of August. Exact dates vary from year to year. If you would like to plan your trip around one of the festivals, check the dates for the relevant year.

Guided tour with cheese tasting

On a guided tour of Amado Charra, you can explore the farm, the herd and the cheese dairy. The tour includes a tasting of cheeses made at the dairy, accompanied by wine from the region. If you plan to include this experience in your itinerary, check the latest booking details in advance, as they may change.

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