엠발세 델 벰베자르 최고의 사이클링 경로

Route PR-A-348, which leads to the Santa María de los Ángeles Seminary in Hornachuelos (Córdoba), offers truly spectacular views, especially along the stretches that border the Bembézar River.

The view of the Seminario de los Ángeles in Hornachuelos is one of the most impressive in the Sierra de Hornachuelos Natural Park, especially when viewed from the path that runs along the Bembézar River.

The Bembézar River, near Hornachuelos (Córdoba), is a true natural paradise that flows through the Sierra de Hornachuelos Natural Park, declared a Biosphere Reserve. This river offers spectacular landscapes, unique biodiversity, and ecotourism activities ideal for those seeking nature and tranquility.

Ruins of a silver mine with residential buildings

Non-cycling route in many sections. Fences with padlocks Not recommended for bikes Yes for hiking

the road is closed from the monastery to the river, boulders come down, and passages are very difficult to pass through.

In the North of the Province of Córdoba, and following the local road CO-5314 that enters the Sierra de Hornachuelos, in the municipality of Posadas we find an old mining exploitation "Las Minas de la Plata", which despite its Abandoned state, it has become an obligatory route for hikers and hikers thanks to its great scenic beauty. At the foot of the road we find a series of abandoned buildings belonging to the Spanish-German company Sociedad Especial Minera Santa Bárbara, which was responsible for the exploitation of the mine at the end of the 19th century. These mines, which were already exploited by the Romans, were closed in 1914 due to World War I, since the material obtained was melted down in Belgium and with the war they could no longer be transported to the foundries.

It is a watchtower tower built in the 15th century with the aim of dealing with possible Muslim attacks. It is part of the set of fortifications located on the defensive line of the road between Córdoba and Seville. There is currently a project to enhance the value that will allow the tower to be visited from the inside.