Castile-La Mancha It is one of the ideal regions of Spain for a getaway. Perhaps rural tourism is the great protagonist of this community, but without a doubt a perfect choice for all those looking to disconnect from the city. It is the Sierra del Segura where we find towns of unparalleled beauty Being in such a privileged area, near the valleys of the world river.
It is in this mountain range where we find Molinicos. This Albacete municipality can boast of being crossed by the Mundo River canyon and being part of the Calares del Mundo and La Sima Natural Park. Its geographical location allows the arrival of hundreds of tourists who seek in its lands the best location to climb and observe birds, especially birds of prey.
However, another of its strong points is the different hiking routes. In the area we find up to four different ones with which you can discover the curiosities of Molinicos.
The hiking trails of Molinicos
The first of them is the Movie Sets Route in Molinicos, old town and museums. In it, we can discover all the settings of the film Dawn, which is not little. The tour takes place through the old town and its different museums. We will be able to tour the lower part of the municipality where walls and mountain houses are still preserved. Also included is a visit to the Charca de los Molinos, the Medieval Arch bridge or the church and the old Town Hall.
This building has been remodeled and the clock tower stands out from that work. Today, there is the mycological museum La Casa del Níscalothe only one in the entire region that deals with this topic. The Plaza Mayor It has been another of the settings for the movie Jose Luis Cuerda. The route also passes through the House of Trades, where you can see the different ways of life that reached the 20th century thanks to an exhibition with different tools.
To get to know the natural environment of Molinicos, you can do other routes. One of them is the Watchtowers Route. Take a tour of the valley that forms the bed of the Morote Stream. In it, you can see the different watchtowers, that is, the surveillance areas that were built between the 10th and 12th centuries. The path begins in the Plain Era towards the stream and reaches the Watchtower of El Morcillar and there you take the path that goes to El Montañés farmhouse. The route ends by entering the town again, specifically through the old town.
The El Bujero Route It is another of the most striking to know a natural hole in a rock which is located at 1,100 meters above sea level and offers unique panoramic views. From there you can see other towns such as Letur either Elche de la Sierra. Its route, 14 kilometers long, is circular and takes 4 hours to complete.
And the last route is the circular in the Mundo River as it passes through Los Alejos. It offers great beauty to everyone who decides to do it, since it runs along the surroundings of the Mundo River with the most wooded landscapes. It starts in the district of Los Alejos. We will have to cross a wooden bridge and go in the direction of the street that goes up the last houses in this place. We will enter a forest track and the Alfera and Vegallera cart to go towards the river. With a distance of 6 kilometers, its duration is approximately two hours.
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