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Spain
Extremadura
Badajoz
Merida
La Zarza

Views of the Alange Reservoir – Alange Castle loop from La Zarza

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Spain
Extremadura
Badajoz
Merida
La Zarza

Views of the Alange Reservoir – Alange Castle loop from La Zarza

Hard

4.9

(10)

24

hikers

Views of the Alange Reservoir – Alange Castle loop from La Zarza

06:22

21.9km

540m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1

9.99 km

Start of the Ascent to Alange Castle

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2

11.2 km

Views of the Alange Reservoir

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The Alange Reservoir is an impressive engineering work located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, near the town of Alange and about 20 km from Mérida.
The concrete dam was …

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11.4 km

Vultures Over Your Head

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4

11.4 km

Alange Castle

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At the top of the Culebra hill is the Alange castle, a strategic fortress from the 9th century and the site of battles for Arabs and Christians.

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11.8 km

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11.8 km

View of Alange and the reservoir

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7

17.2 km

Viewpoint of Alange Reservoir

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The Mirador del Embalse de Alange is a spectacular place in the region of Extremadura, Spain. It offers stunning views of the reservoir and surrounding nature. The Alange reservoir retains …

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17.4 km

Rock Paintings of La Calderita

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The Cave Paintings of La Calderita are located in the Sierra de La Calderita, in La Zarza (Badajoz). They are a set of prehistoric rock art believed to date from …

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21.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

5.94 km

2.73 km

488 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

5.50 km

1.20 km

961 m

166 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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