カルサダデオロペサのおすすめランニングルート

Beautiful area with steep slopes

Candeleda is a charming village in the province of Ávila, in the Sierra de Gredos, known for its natural beauty and rich history. Candeleda is a perfect destination for a relaxing getaway full of outdoor activities.

It is one of the climbs that I enjoyed the most in the southern area of the Sierra de Gredos. We start from Candelada, a town that is worth visiting and where there are all kinds of services, including a bicycle shop and workshop, taking a very narrow road that takes us directly to the sanctuary. It is a climb in steps, with 3 hard areas and 2 rest sections, the first steeper than the second. When leaving Candeleda there is a small descent. When crossing a bridge, the climb begins with a hard ramp, and after 1 km, the hardest km of the climb arrives with an average of 9% and ramps above 10%. After overcoming it and leaving behind another kilometer that is gentler at 6%, there comes a rest, after which we tackle the second section of the climb, where we find the hardest ramp of the climb, with a maintained 13% area. After this point, a new break arrives, much shorter than the previous one. We thus approach the third section of the climb, the longest at approximately 4 km, with a hard ramp in the second km and the last two kilometers at 5%, to enjoy the landscape and views. The road is very narrow, with smooth but irregular asphalt, very typical of secondary roads in this area. Highly recommended!!

The Old Bridge of Candeleda is a beautiful bridge that stands over the Santa María Gorge. Built at the beginning of the 20th century, this neo-Mudejar style bridge is a centuries-old testimony of local architecture. From here, you can walk along what they call the “maritime promenade”, a place perfectly equipped for walking.

A beautiful spot in Madrigal de la Vera. There's a natural pool for swimming. Naturally, the water is quite cold. Impressive Roman-style bridge. It's believed to have been based on a Roman original and dates back to the Middle Ages.

The Roman bridge of Madrigal, also known as the "Old Bridge," is a bridge of Roman origin that crosses the Alardos Gorge, a narrow valley carved by the Tiétar River. Currently, it consists of only one arch; its original form is unknown, as it underwent several reconstructions. The bridge was built as part of the Roman road that linked Plasencia with Puerto del Pico and Ávila.

El Nogal is a flat area high in the mountains, in the Sierra de Gredos. From more than 1000 meters high you can enjoy privileged views of the Tiétar Valley and La Vera, and recognize the Rosarito Reservoir on the horizon.

Also known as the old bridge, this overpass over the Alardos gorge is located on the route of the Roman road between Plasencia and Ávila through Puerto del Pico. Its exact origin is unknown, although it is theorized that the Romans built it for military transit purposes.