Spain hides landscapes capable of surprising even the most experienced travelers. Canyons, viewpoints, charming towns and trails that seem straight out of a story become the best excuse to disconnect from routine.
As a result, the content creator Orange Blossom … Gonzalez offers a “natural route” little known in the province of Segovia, just an hour from Madridwhich invites you to take a quiet walk, letting the murmur of the water give rhythm, and to connect with nature.
On her TikTok account @photographer.flyingbird, the woman details that during the walk “we will discover a natural canyon on an impressive cliff» about 300 meters long and up to 40 meters high. “It will leave you speechless with the vertigo views from his point of view,” he said.
During the journey, walkers discover “beautiful wooden bridges where the sound of water will accompany us at all times. You can also enjoy narrow paths “who guides you amazing landscapes“.
A special mention also deserves the “ruins of an old water mill where vegetation takes over the place”, a decor enveloped in an atmosphere that transports you to the past.
@photographer.flyingbird Spectacular route just an hour from Madrid!! ⛰️🥾 You will be amazed!! . 🏞️ I offer an excursion through one of the most beautiful areas of Segovia, where we will enjoy a natural canyon about 300 meters long and up to 40 meters high, finding a viewpoint with breathtaking views of the entire valley. 📍The Risca of Valdeprados. 💦 To get there we will have to cross two bridges, the Moros River Bridge and the Lovers Bridge (our favorite😻), an old medieval bridge that only retained the stone pillars and was rebuilt in wood. 🏚️ Continuing along the banks of the river we find the ruins of the old Tio Jacinto mill, it seems that it had some importance as it is large in size and remains of ancient machinery are preserved inside. We were impressed to see how much nature has taken over this place 😍 ⛰️ We continue towards the abandoned town of Guijasalbas, but it is completely fenced off and we couldn’t enter 😞 so we return, retracing our steps the same way we came 😃 👉🏼 We end up in the beautiful town of Valdeprados, very charming and perfect for a break after the walk 🥰 📈 Route Data: – Linear 7 kilometers. – 150 meters of altitude difference. – Difficulty: easy. – Perfect in any season, but I recommend spring and fall. ♻️🚮When you are in nature, take care of it as it deserves, collect your trash and leave everything the same or better than before, so that the only footprint you leave is that of your boot 🥾. #spainroutes #nature #segovia #valdeprados #hiking #madridroutes #madrid #planesmadrid #pueblosconencanto #spain #visitspain #cyl #ruraltourism ♬ Epic Adventures 2 – Space Kitchen
A route for everyone: how to get to the start and where it ends
To access the area, you must cross two emblematic bridges: that of Moros River and that of LoverGonzález’s favorite. The latter is an old medieval bridge of which only the stone pillars remain, rebuilt in wood to restore its original function and charm.
After advancing a few kilometers, the abandoned town of Guijasalbasalthough the enclosure is fenced and access is not possible, the route continues by undoing the outward path.
The day ends in cozy town of Valdepradosa small but charming enclave, perfect, according to Azahara, for “disconnect and relax after the walk”. Its quiet streets and natural setting make it an essential stop after the excursion.
The content creator doesn’t specify how to get to the area by car or public transportation, although she does respond to a follower suggesting that Valdeprados, the town where the route ends, is the best option to park our vehicle..
The closest bus stop to the town is located at the N-110 crossroads, a few steps from the urban center. THE Line VACL041 (6 Ávila), which connects the city with other points in the province. In fact, the closest bus station is precisely that of Valdeprados (Carrefour N-110)located a few meters away and accessible in less than a minute on foot.
The characteristics of the route make it not only the most attractive, but also accessible to almost everyone, the content creator emphasizes:
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Type: linear, 7 kilometers.
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Altitude: 150 meters.
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Difficulty: easy.
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Recommendation: it can be enjoyed at any time of the year, although the author recommends doing it in spring and autumn due to the beauty of the landscape.
After all the recommendations, Azahara concludes his message with a request to all his followers: that of responsible tourism. “When you are in nature, take care of it as it deserves.pick up your trash and leave everything the same or better than it was, Let the only print you leave be that of your boot“, sentence.
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