DETOUR 02: Forestrand House Refuge del Campillo - Summit ofl Yelmo
Hiking, GR247 Forest Routes
Segura de la Sierra
Magical Route through Hornos and Segura de la Sierra
Description
Explore the beauty of Hornos and Segura de la Sierra in an exciting travel program. Visit the Castle of Hornos, enjoy active tourism activities in the Centre of Ocio del Tranco and explore Segura de la Sierra with its Church, Arab Baths and Castle. Discover the rich local cuisine and additional activities available. A unique experience in a picturesque environment awaits you on this trip!
Datos de la ruta
ROUTE NAME
Ruta mágica por Hornos y Segura de la Sierra
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HUSO 30S
30S x = 530460 and = 4238900
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All year round
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No
MORE INFORMATION
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OTHER INFORMATION OF INTEREST (ARCHITECTURAL OR HISTORICAL-CULTURAL, GEOLOGICAL-ECOLOGICAL)
Companies offering cultural services:
- Guides of Jaén (Provincial Association of Tourism Guides).
- Astroandalus.
Companies offering activities in nature and / or active tourism:
- Active Tourism Cazorla Activities (Segura de la Sierra).
- Active Tourism Contadero Adventure (Segura de la Sierra).
- Naturpark Leisure and rest. Tourist Train (Safe Furnaces).
- Active Leisure & Tourism Center El Tranco (Safe Furnaces).
- Active Tourism El Tranco Nautic Station (Safe Furnaces).
- Aguasport(Safe Furnaces).
- Active security. Air Sports (Segura de la Sierra).
- Turisnat (Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas Natural Park. Office in Cazorla).
- SEO (Spanish Society of Ornithology).
Technical Description
Arrival to _
Visit to Castle of Hornsbuilt in the 13th century, of a purely defensive character, with a magnificent Tower of Tribute and three other torreons, it was declared Good of Cultural Interest in 1985.
The Cosmolarium Astronomical Interpretation Centre, one of the most important tourist resources in the area.
Arrival at Leisure Centre of the Tranco and possibility of any of the active tourism activities available, such as tyrolin / rocodrome or kayak.
Lunch at Restaurant of the Trancowith excellent panoramic views.
Departure from the Leisure of the Tranco in the direction of Segura de la Sierra.
Arrival to FOLLOW-UP TO THE SIERRA, tourist municipality and one of the most beautiful towns in Spain.
In Segura de la Sierra, the writer Jorge Manrique was born.
It is suggested to take a walk along its steep streets to know the municipality.
Santa María del Collado parish churchof a single ship, built in the 16th century. Highlights his tower
Arab baths, built in the 11th and 12th century. They have three ships (corresponding to the cold, warm and warm room).
The Segura de la Sierra Castleof Mudejar origin, located at the top of the village, stands out for its Tribute Tower and its spectacular panoramic views.
It is the venue of the El Yelmo International Air Festival, which takes place in early June.
Inside the castle, visit the Interpretation Centre of the Castle of Segura "Frontera Territory"
The Plaza de Toros de Segura de la Sierra is one of the oldest and most extraordinary in Spain (it is one of the few in the world that has a square shape).
Dinner at some restaurant in the municipality of Segura de la Sierra.
Accommodation in charming rural accommodation.
Option: Start the visit in Segura de la Sierra and end in Hornos de Segura. In this way, it is possible to make a night guided observation by Astroandalusthe only European travel agency specialized in astrotourism, which manages the Cosmolarium Interpretation Centre located inside the Castle of Hornos.
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