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Cortalet Pond

Recommended by 25 mountain bikers out of 29

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Please check local regulations for: Parc Natural dels Aiguamolls de l'Empordà

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Location: Castelló D'Empúries, Alt Emporda, Girona, Catalonia, Spain

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1. Marina d'Empuriabrava – Muga footbridge loop from Santa Margarida

16.3km

01:02

20m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Marina d'Empuriabrava – Muga footbridge loop from Empuriabrava

30.4km

01:44

30m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Muga footbridge – Cortalet Lake loop from Castelló d'Empúries

12.2km

00:48

10m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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An Argentona

December 25, 2023

"Slow down and quietly approach the pond at the end of the trail. It won't be long before you start seeing birds you've never seen before, and hopefully, maybe some more surprises. In my case, the surprise was a beautiful one example of a feral cat. Due to the strong north wind, the cat had not seen me when I approached. However, when it noticed my presence, it chose to crouch down and blend in with its surroundings. I knew I had seen it, and the distance between us was of only 5 meters.
The cat used a surprising tactic by moving its eyes in the direction I had come as if something was going to happen. When I turned my head in that direction, I gained a few precious seconds to disappear among the weeds. It was a memorable encounter with nature and a lesson on the cunning and adaptability of feral cats in their natural environment.

Feral cats are domestic cats that return to a wild state due to the lack of interaction with humans. They often originate from abandoned or lost cats. They have a similar appearance to domestic cats and are good hunters. In some areas, they form feral colonies. Overpopulation can be a problem, and it is controlled by sterilization. The presence of feral cats raises public health concerns and can have a negative impact on the local fauna. Animal welfare organizations often work in programs for their management and care.

The lake of Cortalet is a wetland with a surface area of about 146 hectares. It consists of the Cortalet lake itself and an additional plot located to the north, called Les Mollerusses, made up of some closes and also managed as a wetland, with a sheet of water during most of the year. Estany del Cortalet is a large artificial pond designed and built in old meadows adjacent to the Information Center of the Natural Park. Its main purpose is to facilitate the observation of birds for many of the Park's visitors, its ecological interest being basically ornithological. The most abundant community in the space is the reedbed.

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Martin Mocquard

February 29, 2024

Please note, within the Parc Natural dels Aiguamolls de l'Empordà, bicycles are not allowed.
However, it seems that the practice is tolerated out of season and outside busy periods.
While respecting the calm of the reserve.

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MarcelVelo

December 22, 2024

A beautiful small gravel path perfect for gravelbiking. This gravel is super smooth. This path takes you away from the main road so you can enjoy the beauty of the natural park.

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Location: Castelló D'Empúries, Alt Emporda, Girona, Catalonia, Spain

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Cortalet Pond

1. Marina d'Empuriabrava – Muga footbridge loop from Santa Margarida

2. Marina d'Empuriabrava – Muga footbridge loop from Empuriabrava

3. Muga footbridge – Cortalet Lake loop from Castelló d'Empúries

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