Monfragüe National Park

Throughout its history, this watchtower has been used by military orders, Celts, Romans, Arabs, and Christians, all of whom made it a key defensive stronghold thanks to the privileged location of the hill upon which it stands—rising directly above the steep, rugged terrain that begins at the banks of the Tagus River. From the keep, one can view almost the entire national park and many of the inlets formed by the dammed waters of the Tagus River within the Alcántara Reservoir. It contains the Ermita de Monfragüe church

Dating back to the medieval period and featuring a total of five arches, it was built in the 15th century at the behest of Juan de Carvajal, the Bishop of Plasencia. Its central section was destroyed during the Peninsular War, necessitating the use of a wooden crossing until the structure was restored in 1859. Today, it is frequently submerged beneath the waters of the Tagus River. The Cañada Real de la Plata (also known as the Cañada Real de la Vizana) ran across it.

It presents a recreation of various ecosystems and their wildlife, focusing on the loss of biodiversity.

It was founded between 1758 and 1788 by Charles III as a permanent garrison to monitor the Monfragüe area, which was plagued by banditry at the time. Attacks between the Puente del Cardenal and the Puerto de la Serrana were very frequent. The settlement included a barracks, a rectory, a church, and a school, and was equipped with water fountains to supply the residents. It never grew to have a large population, and consequently remained a hamlet of Serradilla. Today is the main entrance to the national park.

is a small municipality in Cáceres province, Extremadura, whose northern territory forms part of Monfragüe National Park. It includes key park landmarks such as Monfragüe Castle, the Salto del Gitano viewpoint, and prehistoric rock‑art shelters, and serves as a main gateway for visitors exploring the reserve’s forests and birdlife. The village sits on the southern side of the Tagus River, between the Sierra de las Corchuelas and the Almonte, and its entire municipal area lies within the Monfragüe Biosphere Reserve. With around 500–600 inhabitants, it combines traditional agrosylvopastoral landscapes with visitor facilities, interpretation centres, and access to major trails and viewpoints.

16km, around 5h, effort=medium,

8km, 2.5h, effort=low

9km , 3h, effort=low