Forestrand Track de Despiernacaballos

Description

This track is very panoramic and links two nearby but contrasted areas: the heights of Pontones and the Segura valley. The descent on the track allows you to enjoy beautiful views of the Segura River and the mountains and risks that accompany you before giving yourself to the reservoir of Las Anchuricas. It can be done by car or walking, but it is ideal for making it by mountain bike.

The start is practically flat, and continues like this to the Collado Los Ruejos, where it begins another way to the right that is interesting, but it is not our route. So far the vegetation is mainly arbustive, with some repopulation pinars. The track then slowly descends until it is almost parallel to the Cañada Hermosa stream, and thus reaches the hill of Desevernacaballos, the huge limestone wall that gives name to the track.

From this point you will cross a dense black pine forest, while the road takes advantage of the level curves so that the slope is not too uncomfortable. Along this descent you will see the impressive mountains surrounding the Segura River: the Cerro del Garmonal and the Pichon del Tesoro on our right, the Calar del Pino in front of you, on the other side of the river.

The 11 km of track will allow you to appreciate the great contrast between the two areas: the high part that is unearthed and without just slope, while in the Segura valley, near La Toba, you will find a lot of trees and streams that nurture the orchards and fruits of the village.