Up to the cistern: Ascent to the Alcornocales Summit

An ascent between coronornoques, Spectacular corcheros and views

This route is A challenge for hiking lovers, With considerable slope that reward the effort with unique views.

🟢 Home in the El Picacho Recreational Area: The path begins in an environment of corklife forests and complaints, where the corcheros, workers who extract the treet corcha.

🌳 Corklore and coal forest: In this area, Formerly the vegetable coal was produced, And older's remains can still be found Carboneros ovens.

🛤 Ascent between historical paths: As it goes up, The path follows the old paths of Arrieros, where cork loads and other forest products were transported.

🏞 Cima of the Pico del Aljibe (1.091 m): From the summit, They can be seen The Strait of Gibraltar, The African coast, Cádiz Bay, The Sierra de las Cabras, The Sevillian plain and the mountains of Ronda.

🦅 Bird Avistation Zone: In the Taxs and Summit, They nest numerous Rapaces that fly over the Sierra.

Key tour points:

🌿 Corklife forests and complaints - First section shade of the route.

🔥 Blasina oven - Vestiges of the old plant production in the area.

🛤 Ancient corncher roads - Historical trails used for cork transport.

🏔 Summit of the Pico del Aljibe (1.091 m) - Higher point of the Los Alcornocales Natural Park.

👀 Natural viewpoint with a view to Strait and Africa - One of the best landscapes of Andalusia.

Fauna and flora on the climb to the cistern

He Los Alcornocales Natural Park it's a great wealth ecosystem, with species adapted to their humid forests and rock mountains.

🐦 Outstanding birds:

✔ Lybered vulture - Like the Taxes of the Summit.
✔ Royal Eagle and Culebrera Eagle - common in the upper area of ​​the path.
✔ Peregrine - Rapaz fast that can be seen in the rocky cuts.

🐾 Mammals and reptiles:

✔ Ibex - Frequent on the slopes of the Pico del Aljibe.
✔ Bloodyan - Sigrilous mammals that inhabit the forests of the area.
✔ Ocolized lizard - Visible in the sunny areas of the path.

🌿 Characteristic vegetation:

✔ Corklots and complaints - Dominant trees in the lower part of the route.
✔ Ferns and mosses - They grow in the wettest areas of the path.
✔ Rupícolas plant - Adapted to the extreme conditions of the summit.

📆 Best time for the route:
🌸 Spring and autumn - Ideal to avoid heat and enjoy vegetation at your best time.
🌞 Summer - It is recommended to make the route early, since the upper part has no shadow.
❄️ Winter - There may be wind and low temperatures at the summit, So it is advisable.

Tips to enjoy the path

✔ Request permission in advance: Is processed in the Los Alcornocales Natural Park Office (Tel: 956 41 86 01).
✔ Wear adequate footwear: It is recommended mountain boots, since the unevenness is considerable and there are sections with loose stones.
✔ Sun protection and adequate clothing: There may be Strong wind, So it is advisable to carry Steel.
✔ Carries water and food: There are no sources on the route, so it is essential to carry provisions.
✔ Caution at the summit: The last part of the ascent is more steep, So it is recommended to advance carefully.

Opinions of hikers on the climb to the cistern

⭐ “A demanding challenge but with an incredible reward. The views from the summit are spectacular.” – 5/5

⭐ “The effort is noticeable, But it is worth. The Los Alcornoque area is precious, and bird watching at the summit is spectacular.” – 5/5

⭐ “One of the best routes of the Alcornocales. You have to be prepared for the uneven, But the panoramic view from the top compensates for everything.” – 4.5/5

Do you dare to conquer the cistern peak?

If you are looking for a Path in Cádiz con Physical challenge, history, spectacular landscapes and a unique connection with nature, the Up to the cistern It is an experience that you cannot miss. 🌿🏔

📍 Save this route and get ready for an unforgettable adventure in Los Alcornocales. 🚶‍♂️✨

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…