IT IS ONE OF THE MOST CHARACTERISTIC AND SURPRISING TRAILS WITHIN PROTECTED LANDSCAPE SURROUNDING THE BARBECUES OF GEBAS. THE HIDDEN WONDERS OF MURCIA IS CLOSE AND CAN BE ENJOYED BY ALL.
It begins in the well-known hamlet of Gebas, almost on the border of Alhama with Mula. Specifically, it does so in the Casas de la Ermita and, through the Azagadores Path where it enters the center of protected landscape. Pass through the village cemetery and by the viewing area of the Ravines including the impressive Ravine of the Water. Return to the starting point to proceed to the Cañada de la Huerta, Casa Alta and the edge of the limestone plain that forms the Retamosa. After the Water Ravine, at the junction with the Casa Alta road, the route offers an alternative return walking plan to the approach the tail of the Algeciras Reservoir.
Experience days that complement the outstanding landscape, yielding spectacular moments to all visitors: the contrast between the grays, yellows of the ravines with the blue sky or forests of Espuña and La Muela cannot be missed. Other natural beauty attributes caused by capricious formations of erosion, crops embedded in ravines ridges or features of the old rural structures. Gebas has a restaurant, a rural inn with character and several rural houses providing accommodation.
This PR has an intermediate link (through PR-MU 93.1) with the PR-MU 93 «Senda del Rento» that allows going from Gebas to Alhama or vice versa by crossing the Barrancos and the Sierra de La Muela. The beginning of PR-MU 92 connects with the GR-252 «Camino de la Vera Cruz del Bajo Guadalentín» and with the GR-252.1, connecting with Alhama de Murcia.
| Type of features | Description |
| Historical | Forest House – Las Alquerías. Old forest nursery. Excellent nearby repopulation trails of the late nineteenth century: Villa medieval de Aledo (Torre del Homenaje s. XII. Picota s. XVI. Iglesia Santa María La Real. Obras de Salzillo). Santa Leocadia. |
| Cultural/ethnographic | Old, traditional gardens/orchards. Balsa Chica. Camping area. Nearby: Aledo (Patron festivities in honour of Santa María La. Real – 2nd half of August. Fiesta del Carro. Auto de los Reyes Magos, a festival of regional tourist interest. La agonía de Viernes Santo. The Puja dance. The jirillos. La Noche en Vela. Festival of gangs. Traditional music. Crafts: ceramics |
| Environmental | The entire route runs through a protected natural area Dense pine forest with numerous species of Mediterranean middle mountain scrub. Monumental trees. Wildlife sighting. Obvious traces of the reforestation of the late nineteenth century. Wide landscapes of the Espuña central mass of rock and areas outside the park. Interesting geological outcrops. Heights in excess of 1,200 m. Links with other approved trails. |
| Socio-economic Resource | Forest area. Environmental education and ecotourism activities. |
| Hostelry/Refreshments | Restaurant – Los Donceles. Restaurant – Mandola. Restaurant – Rincón del Grillo. |
| Accommodation | Albergue Aula de Naturaleza de las Alquerías. Hotel La Santa. Country house – Los Faroles. Country house – El Pino. Aledo Rural. |
| Other establishments | Autoservicio Miguel (self-service supermarket) Panadería la Muralla (bakery) Gasolinera de Aledo (petrol station) |
| Other activities | Nature Hall of Las Alquerías. Ecoespuña-La Hojarasca S.L. |
| Tipo de recurso | Descripción |
| Histórico | Casa forestal Las Alquerías. Antiguo vivero forestal. Excelentes senderos de repoblación de finales del siglo XIX. En las inmediaciones Villa medieval de Aledo (Torre del Homenaje s. XII. Picota s. XVI. Iglesia Santa María La Real. Obras de Salzillo) y Santa Leocadia. |
| Cultural/etnográfico | Antigua huerta tradicional. Balsa Chica. Zona de acampada. En las inmediaciones Aledo: Fiestas patronales en honor a Santa María La Real. 2ª quincena de agosto. Fiesta del Carro. Auto de los Reyes Magos, fiesta de interés turístico regional. La agonía de Viernes Santo. El baile de la Puja. Los jirillos. La Noche en Vela. Festival de cuadrillas. Música tradicional. Artesanía: cerámica. |
| Ambiental | Toda la ruta discurre por un espacio natural protegido. Denso bosque de pinar con numerosas especies de matorral de media montaña mediterránea. Árboles monumentales. Avistamiento de fauna silvestre. Rastros evidentes de las repoblaciones forestales de finales del siglo XIX. Amplios paisajes del macizo central de Espuña y de zonas externas al Parque. Interesantes afloramientos geológicos. Cotas superiores a los 1.200 m de altitud. Enlaces con otros senderos homologados. |
| Recursos socioeconómicos | Zona forestal. Actividades de educación ambiental y ecoturismo. |
| Hostelería | Restaurante Los Donceles. Restaurante Mandola. Restaurante Rincón del Grillo. |
| Alojamientos | Albergue Aula de Naturaleza de las Alquerías. Hotel La Santa. Casa rural Los Faroles. Casa rural El Pino. Aledo Rural. |
| Otros establecimientos | Autoservicio Miguel. Panadería la Muralla. Gasolinera de Aledo. |
| Otras actividades | Aula de Naturaleza de Las Alquerías. Ecoespuña-La Hojarasca S.L. |
El Berro is a serrana village situated to about an altitude of 600m just at the limit between the municipalities of Alhama and Mula. Their origins as a village are related at the end of the 18th century, but the area has archaeological evidence of more than 7,000 years of history.
This route begins in the denso pinar de Las Alquerías, fruit of the forestry hydrological restoration at the end of the xix century directed by the illustrious Ricardo Codorníu from Cartagena and other mountain engineers.
Route PR-MU 78 constitutes one of the most agreeable and attractive visits to the deep pinares of the escarpadas hills of Perona and forest. It gradualy follows the layout of a forest track located in a large part of the route to about an altitude of 700m.
Pedro López boasts an altitude of 1,568m, the second highest summit of Sierra Espuña. The position of this route enables walkers to enjoy beautiful views of the valley. The magnificent 360º panoramic view ensures a treat of spectacular sunsets.
