On the summit of the gypsum spur called the Montes Blancos, the Muslims built the castle of Alfajarín in the 11th century, with the mission of monitoring the banks of the Ebro and protecting Zaragoza from the east. Its structure forms an irregular floor similar to the pentagon, being defended by natural cliffs except for the north and east sides, where a defensive moat was built to protect the entrance, with access by drawbridge and defended by two towers.

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December 25, 2021

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11th century castle, with view over Alfajarín and the plain of the Ebro

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November 21, 2022

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On the top of the chalky spur called the White Mountains, the Muslims built the castle of Alfajarín in the 11th century, with the mission of watching over the banks of the Ebro and protecting Zaragoza from the east. Its structure forms an irregular floor plan similar to a pentagon, being defended by natural cliffs except for the north and east sides, where a defensive moat was built to protect the entrance, with access with a drawbridge and defended by two towers.

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1. Toro de Osborne and Castillo de Cornel - circular through the Montes Blancos de Alfajarín

6.44km

01:26

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hermitage of the Virgin of the Rock – Alfajarín Castle loop from Alfajarín

3.37km

00:56

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hermitage of the Virgin of the Rock – Alfajarín Castle loop from Nuez de Ebro

18.4km

04:59

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Alfajarín, Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain

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Alfajarín Castle

1. Toro de Osborne and Castillo de Cornel - circular through the Montes Blancos de Alfajarín

2. Hermitage of the Virgin of the Rock – Alfajarín Castle loop from Alfajarín

3. Hermitage of the Virgin of the Rock – Alfajarín Castle loop from Nuez de Ebro

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