Beautiful walled castle and well-preserved defensive hill on the town of Montánchez. The castle was built in the 12th century to protect the trade route between Merida and Trujillo.

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Montánchez Castle

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One of the jewels of Cáseres, the historic center of Montánchez is a must-see. Located on a fortified hill that dominates the slopes of the Tagus and the Guadiana dominated …

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Parish of Santa María Magdalena of Albalá

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Albalá is a small town in a flat region located along an old Roman road that ran between Mérida and Toledo through Trujillo. It became famous for its uranium mines. …

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60.5 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.8 km

6.48 km

6.18 km

Surfaces

29.2 km

25.0 km

5.97 km

368 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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