The width of the royal canyon perfectly defines the capacity and environmental domain of the old transhumant road. The original width of the main cattle routes was at least 90 Castilian varas, which is equivalent to about 72.22 meters, enough to allow the passage of the thousands of heads of cattle that crossed the pastoral ravines twice a year. In the districts of Gallegos and Matabuena, the view of the Cañada Real is magnificent, in all its breadth. At several points there are information panels of the old resting places or places of interest.

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