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Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986) – The tree that follows the wind loop from Albera Natural Site of National Interest

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Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986) – The tree that follows the wind loop from Albera Natural Site of National Interest

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Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986) – The tree that follows the wind loop from Albera Natural Site of National Interest

03:31

11.9km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: July 25, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Espai d'Interès Natural del Massís de l'Albera

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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698 m

Canal Hut

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From 1920... until the 1960s... This small power station produced energy to feed the sawmill that we will find a little further down,
Currently in a state of ruins.

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805 m

Information Point ...To the Recasens Castle

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Information point and parking.
Route to Recasens Castle

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2.01 km

Fountain and Small Castle near Requesens

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quiet place with a fountain and small picnic area. The castle is right next door. It is just before reaching Requesens.

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2.43 km

Requesens Farmhouse and Restaurant

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Old farmhouse and restaurant with good food, dogs are also welcome, the terrace is under shady chestnut trees.

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6.20 km

Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986)

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If you want to see it you have to pay close attention to where it is, unfortunately I cycled past it by accident.

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6.94 km

The tree that follows the wind

Highlight • Natural Monument

It's funny to see how some trees turn all their branches looking for the light...

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11.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

244 m

Surfaces

9.09 km

1.89 km

916 m

Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Sunday 2 August

34°C

18°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

November 23, 2024,Randonnée depuis restaurant la Cantina jusqu’à l’hydravion

Be careful with your vehicles with the road to access the restaurant which is full of holes (do not go there with a low car, otherwise you leave your bumper there without paying attention)

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September 9, 2022,Douglas DC6 estrellado. Accident hidroavió francés

Spectacular plane crash that happened in 1986. A seaplane that collaborated in the firefighting tasks of the upper Empordà and crashed generating a new fire. The 4 crew members died.

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Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986) – The tree that follows the wind loop from Albera Natural Site of National Interest

Canal Hut

Information Point ...To the Recasens Castle

Fountain and Small Castle near Requesens

Requesens Farmhouse and Restaurant

Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986)

The tree that follows the wind

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