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Alcántara Reservoir – San Benito Gothic Bridge loop from Garrote

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Extremadura
Cáceres
Caceres
Cañaveral

Alcántara Reservoir – San Benito Gothic Bridge loop from Garrote

Hard

4.0

(3)

12

hikers

Alcántara Reservoir – San Benito Gothic Bridge loop from Garrote

06:54

25.7km

310m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

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1

3.14 km

View of Embalse de Alcántara

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2

3.15 km

La Jaminel del Tajo Shelter

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This refuge offers protection from the sun and inclement weather for hikers who walk the Tagus Nature Trail. It is an ideal place to rest in the shade and enjoy the views of the Alcántara reservoir.

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3.15 km

Alcántara Reservoir

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Also known as the Tajo Reservoir, it is the second largest in Spain by capacity. This body of water is home to countless bird species and intensifies the beauty of the landscape.

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4.27 km

Alcántara-Garrovillas reservoir, which runs between the municipalities of Garrovillas de Alconétar and Santiago del Campo.

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14.4 km

Rest Area with Shelter

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6

15.5 km

San Benito Gothic Bridge

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The gothic bridge of San Benito crosses the Arroyo de las Juntas just one kilometer from the town of Cañaveral. It is a medieval construction dating from the fourteenth century.

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16.1 km

Pondside Campsite

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8

17.2 km

Church of Santa Marina of Cañaveral

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Cañaveral is a Spanish town and municipality, located in the province of Cáceres, in the autonomous community of Extremadura. Administratively, it is part of the judicial district of Cáceres and …

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25.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

1.97 km

1.72 km

667 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

2.35 km

2.03 km

667 m

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Sunday 18 October

19°C

12°C

29 %

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