- Region: Castilla y Leon
- Province: Segovia
- Declared a Natural Park: 2004
- Park surface area: 6470 hectares
- Towns and villages: Maderuelo, Galende, Montejo
Points of interest
The Hoces del Río Riaza Natural Park is located in the northeast of the province of Segovia near to the border with the province of Burgos.
This stunning area has been created by the Riaza river which has excavated the limestone of the Segovian plains to create one of the largest areas of gorges, canyons, cliffs and ravines in Spain.
One of the largest Griffon vulture colonies in Spain are resident here and also, due to the caves, it is a safe haven for the Greater mouse-eared bat (Myotis myotis.)
The Linares reservoir is worth a visit especially the dam which has fantastic views and is a great place for birdwatching. The village of Maderuelo was recently named as one of the most beautiful villages in Spain.
This short video shows the beautiful countryside of the Hoces del Río Riaza natural park
This area is characterized by the dominance of the sessile juniper mixed with other oak species woodland. There are rosaceae species such as wild rose, blackberry, hawthorn and blackthorn and various planted woodlands of pine. Depending on the time of year, the Cistus species (Cistus ladanifer and Cistus laurifolius.) can be a beautiful sight when in flower.
Mammals are represented well in this area with otter, wild boar, fox, roe deer, badger, genet, marten, weasel, wild cat, rabbit and hare
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Booking.comFootpaths in the area (Ask in the visitor centre)
- Senda entre puentes
- Senda del Río
- Senda de la Ermita del Casuar
- Senda del Cerro Alto
- Senda de las Tenadas de Valdevacas
- Senda del Embalse de Linares del Arroyo
AUTHORIZATIONS
From January 1 to July 31 it is necessary to request an authorization at the Information Centre to be able to travel through the reserve area of the natural park, this area includes the PR-SG-6 (Senda del Rio) and PRC-SG- 7 (Hermitage of Casuar).
Information/Visitors Centers
Hoces del Río Riaza Natural Park visitor centre
Address: Las Eras street in the village of Montejo de la Vega de la Serrezuela. Take the A-1 / E-5 highway, exit 146 and in Milagros, the road to Montejo de la Vega. From Aranda de Duero, continue on the N-1 road to Fuentespina and there take the C-114 road to Fuentelcesped where you take the detour to Montejo de la Vega.
At the Information centre you will find all the information you need to get the best out of a visit to the area. Guides and leaflets are available about the various trails (Including permits when needed) as well as details of other nearby areas of cultural or natural interest.
There is an audivisual film and also exhibitions on the fauna, flora, geology and culture of the area.
Castilla y Leon official tourist website for the Hoces del Río Riaza Natural Park
https://www.turismocastillayleon.com/en/countryside-nature/natural-areas/hoces-del-rio-riaza
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