Sendero señaliado - El Encinarejo
It is a trail designed around the Jándula River. Through a pleasant walk, you can enjoy the contrast between the riverside ecosystems and those of a typical pasture of the Sierra de Andújar Natural Park.
It begins at the Iron Bridge that crosses the Jándula River and which also constitutes the main entrance to the natural park. A recreational area with barbecues and tables continues parallel to the right bank of the river. In this section of the trail we can observe the characteristic vegetation of the riverside forests of the park: ash trees, alders, sargas, oleanders, tarayes, etc., which serve as a refuge for the representative fauna of this humid area: gray herons, grebes, cocks of water and if we are lucky we will be able to observe an otter. It is also interesting to see the presence of small flocks of long-tailed or pouty that usually approach visitors waiting for food.
In this same section and to our left, in what constitutes the Solana del Coscojar, we can see, on the slope, that the vegetation changes notably, appearing holm oaks, stone pines, mastic and barberry trees.
Following the river bank we arrive at the foot of the Encinarejo reservoir dam. It is a small swamp, more similar to a lake, and whose purpose is the use of electrical energy. Below the dam and across a bridge you cross to the other shore, after a short climb you reach the town of Encinarejo, built to house the employees who built the dam.
The rabbit has a great importance within the park. In addition to the traditional hunting use in the area, it supports species of great interest such as the lynx, the imperial eagle or the mongoose. The deer is the species of big game par excellence in the natural park, the traditional form of hunting is the montería, its tradition in this
Difficulty
Low.
TOTAL DISTANCE (IN KILOMETERS)
2,7 km
ESTIMATED RUN TIME
1 hour.
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MUNICIPAL TERMS BY WHICH IT RUNS
Andújar La CampiñaRECOMMENDATIONS
- In the face of COVID19, keep a safe distance and wear a mask, avoid agglomerations and contact with surfaces, wash your hands frequently, use hydroalcoholic gel and consult the digital materials available. Take care of your health and that of others.
- Help prevent fires. Do not throw cigarettes or any other object that produces combustion.
- Consuming local products and counting on companies in the area, you will contribute to rural development.
- Live respectfully with the locals and other users. Respect property and private property.
- Get around in a sustainable way: public transport, bicycle, on foot, shared vehicle ...
- Noise is another form of pollution. In silence you will enjoy your experience more.
- Facilitates use for people with special needs.
- Trash doesn't come back alone. Take it with you to the nearest container. Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Do not leave a trace of your passage through nature.
- Practice responsible tourism and committed to the environment. Be a true ecotourist!
- Respect the facilities put at your disposal. We all pay for its maintenance.
- Check the weather forecast before starting your activity.
- Avoid going out alone. If you do, communicate the route and time of return to other people.
- Extreme caution in adverse conditions and in the occasional presence of animals or motor vehicles.
- Find out in advance about the possible existence of hunting activity.
- Bring water, sun protection, suitable clothing and footwear.
- Bring a mobile phone with enough battery in case of emergency (112), but remember that there is not always coverage.
- Do not disturb or feed the animals. You would negatively alter their behavior.
- For your safety and that of the environment, do not go off the marked path or take shortcuts.
- Remember that it is forbidden to capture animals, light fires, fish and collect plants or minerals.
- If you bring a dog, take it on a leash and make sure it does not disturb other animals or people.
- Your safety is our concern, but it is your responsibility.
Thank you for your collaboration!
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