DETOUR 06: Viewpoint Juan León

Description

This Derivation of the Southern Forest Path starts from Stage 17 Resugio Campo del Espino - Pontones, 8.7 kilometres from its beginning and one kilometre from the Birth of the Segura, just between the Cañada de la Cruz and the Birth of the Segura.

We will reach a natural balcony made up of almond rocks and located at 1700 meters of altitude, enjoying a spectacular panoramic view.

The Sierra de las Villas will be extended to the west, to the south of Cazorla and to the east of Segura, all with its most representative peaks. It features the view of the Barranco del Lobo, next to which the uninhabited village of Los Centenares is located. From the viewpoint you can still see the ages that their inhabitants used to feed the grain.
In progressive ascension we will enjoy a pleasant landscape that is being transformed as we move forward. We will see areas with imposing isolated pine trees, thick forests and noble shrubs with protected species. In spring we will be seduced by the great flowers of peony, of a striking fuchsia color.

At other times the landscape is opened, leaving to see rocky and piornal, indicative of the altitude at which we are. Along the climb we will find some tins and tornips, buildings intended for the shelter and feeding of the cattle. Walking these roads and watching the landscape we will discover the life of these lands.
Already on the balcony we must be attentive, because at any time some rapture can appear with its majestic flight, perhaps pursued by the crows in their struggle for the territory and with a little luck the elusive broken bones, because very close to our path is one of the caves used in the reintroduction program.