This track is linear. You’ll see white/yellow signs because it follows the PR-S113 Route  of the Puertos de Fuentes, however, they are incomplete. There are also signs for the MTB category of the “Los 10000 del Soplao” (The Soplao 10,000) sporting event. Although the route is not difficult, we recommend you download the track on your phone beforehand because there are some areas with poor phone and internet reception.

The starting point is the Bárcena Mayor parking lot. You go through the whole village using the upper road without turning to the right. Right away you’ll exit the village through a forest path which will lead you to Castrillo recreational area just over 2 kilometers away. You’ll notice that the Lodar and Queriendo Rivers converge before the recreational area; from this point on, it’s known as the Argoza River. From Llano Castrillo, continue straight ahead, using the Lodar River to guide you. The ending point is Pozo de la Arbencia, which is located in Hermandad de Suso. It’s not next to the path, so you have to cross the river and access it through a small trail. The Fuentes and Hormigas Rivers converge here. Take the same path back to return. This route can be done on foot or by mountain bike.

Technical information and recommendations:

►  Starts and ends: Bárcena Mayor
►  Length: 20 km
► Duration: 5 h
► Level: moderate (due to the length, not technical difficulty)
► Type of track: linear
►  Incline: +300 m./ -300 m.
► Type of path: road and walking path
► Signpost: partial signs as PR-S113 
► Drinking water: a fountain in Bárcena Mayor

Notes:  

1.  We recommend downloading the track of the route on your phone. 
2. Wear good hiking shoes and take a walking stick. 
3. Only leave your footprints on the ground: throw any trash you accumulate into the correct bin when you return.
4. Live in harmony with the environment: observe animals from a distance and respect the plants. If you walk quietly you may find some pleasant surprises.
5. Because it’s located within the Saja Regional Hunting Reserve, we recommend checking the hunting calendar.

Download more information and track HERE

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