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Vetón Hillfort of Lumbrales (Las Merchanas)
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Vetón Hillfort of Lumbrales (Las Merchanas)
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Vetón Hillfort of Lumbrales (Las Merchanas)
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Parque Natural de las Arribes del Duero
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Datsusara Outdoors
December 13, 2022
Hiking
The province of Salamanca is well known for being Vetón territory since it has two of the most important deposits in the area, Yecla la Vieja and Las Merchanas.
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December 15, 2022
Mountain biking
The sites dating back to pre-Roman times up to the most recent ones related to the culture of the castros and boars are known as Vetón territory.
It has been studied that the occupation of these territories dates back to the Iron Age 500 years ago and even much earlier up to the 5th century in the case of this particular site of Las Merchanas. In the golden age of these territories, these settlements were mainly populated by shepherds and warriors who, according to various Roman writers, were known as "vetones".
It has been studied that the occupation of these territories dates back to the Iron Age 500 years ago and even much earlier up to the 5th century in the case of this particular site of Las Merchanas. In the golden age of these territories, these settlements were mainly populated by shepherds and warriors who, according to various Roman writers, were known as "vetones".
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Vetón Hillfort of Lumbrales (Las Merchanas)
14.7km
03:50
100m
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Hike the moderate 9.1-mile Las Merchanas - El Colmenar Circular Trail in Arribes del Duero Natural Park, exploring ancient history.
Moderate
3
hikers
10.6km
02:56
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
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Elevation 630 m