Montes from their own path: Nature and panoramic views in the heart of Los Alcornocales

A tour between pastures, jarales and cheese forests

The path begins in the Cortijo de Rojitán, crossing an area of open grasslands Before entering a dense mixed forest.

🟢 First part of the path: It starts in a grassland zone, Where is it usual to see Wildlife and wildlife.

🌲 Increase between cheese and slow forests: As the path ascends, the vegetation is densified with Mediterranean forests, dominated by quejigos, corklots and lentiscos.

🌿 Vegetation change: During the climb, The landscape becomes a jaral, where species such as Jara Pringosa and El Cantas, Adapted to the dry conditions of the Sierra.

🏞 Mirador in the upper zone: Upon reaching the highest point on the path (312 m), There is a viewpoint with a spectacular panoramic of the mountains of their own, from where possible Steat Leonados and Other Rapaces Buitres.

💧 Ribera's descent and vegetation: In the last part of the tour, The path approaches small streams, where the vegetation changes again with the presence of ash trees, Sauces and Alisos.

Key tour points:

🌾 Grasslands of the start of the path - With large open spaces and clear views.

🌳 Complaints and cork oak forests - Fresh and shadow areas during the climb.

🌿 Jarales in the upper zone - Dominated by the Pringosa Jara and the Cantales.

🦅 Viewpoint with raptor sighting - Strategic point to observe leonados vultures and other birds.

💦 Ribera vegetation - Around the small streams that the path crosses.

Fauna and flora in the mountains of their own

He Los Alcornocales Natural Park It is one of the richest natural spaces in biodiversity in Andalusia, with species adapted to its different ecosystems.

🐦 Outstanding birds:

✔ Lybered vulture - usual flying over the high zone of the path.
✔ Águila Culebrera - Rapaz day present in the skies of the park.
✔ Alcotán and Cernícalo Vulgar - Small raptors that hunt in open spaces.

🐾 Mammals and reptiles:

✔ Fox and Meloncillo - Common predators in the park's mountains.
✔ Deer and wild boar - They can be seen in the most wooded areas of the path.
✔ Ocolized lizard - Large reptile that lives in the jarales.

🌿 Characteristic vegetation:

✔ Complaints and cork oaks - Predominant trees in the lower part of the path.
✔ Jara pringosa y canTuuso - aromatic plants that cover the upper part of the route.
✔ Fresnos and Sauces - Present in wet areas close to the streams.

📆 Best time for the route:
🌸 Spring and autumn - Ideal to enjoy the path with soft temperatures.
🌞 Summer - Although there are areas with shadow, It is advisable to make the route early.
❄️ Winter - There may be rains, which enhances the beauty of the park streams.

Tips to enjoy the path

✔ Request permission in advance: Is processed in the Jerez de la Frontera City Council (Tel: 956 35 95 70).
✔ Wear adequate footwear: It is recommended mountain footwear Due to the variability of the land.
✔ Sun protection and water: Although there are areas with shadow, It is important to carry Hydration and sun protection.
✔ Look at the raptors in the viewpoint: Carry prismatic To enjoy bird watching.
✔ Respect the environment: Do not get out of the marked path and avoid damaging the park's vegetation.

Opinions of hikers on their own mountains

⭐ “A very varied path, With forests, grasslands and jarales. The views from the viewpoint are impressive.” – 5/5

⭐ “Easy to do and with much ecological interest. Perfect to know the diversity of the Los Alcornocales Park.” – 5/5

⭐ “Good combination of nature and panoramic views. Highly recommended for the whole family.” – 4.5/5

Do you dare to discover the mountains of Jerez's own?

If you are looking for a Path in Cádiz con varied landscapes, a great biodiversity and the possibility of seeing leonados vultures in full nature, he Montes from their own path It is a perfect route to enjoy Los Alcornocales Natural Park. 🌳🏞

📍 Save this route and prepare for an unforgettable walk in the Sierra de Cádiz. 🚶‍♂️✨

Route price

In Genatur we can offer you the realization of this route with a guide that will help you know the secrets and curiosities of the same. You have several options.

Groups + of 49 personas

PRecio: Consult €

It is also possible to hire other extras as setting, food, transport…