1st December, 5 hour, 7.5km walking route in Moratalla

Discovering Moratalla, a series of proper walks for walkers

Moratalla Route 5: Arroyo Blanco – La Molata – Rambla de la Rogativa.

NB. Originally the routes programme had been cancelled due to the ill health of the guide, however, the programme will now resume from the 1st December with this walk which is now officially "uncancelled".

Moratalla is continuing with an autumn cycle of walks which are designed to take in the attractions of the landscape and its flora and fauna, and show off some of the stunning countryside which surrounds this hilltop town. The forests, peaks and natural beauty of this municipality are popular with walkers and lovers of the great outdoors, and anyone wishing to spend a couple of days in the area can contact the tourist office for help with accommodation. Moratalla is renowned for its scenery and walking opportunities and is a very popular destination amongst the Spanish who enjoy outdoor pursuits.Those wishing to take part should register either at the Tourist Office Tel. 968 730208.


The walks themselves cost 10 euros and include guide and insurance, and end in a local restaurant where walkers will share a meal (which they have to pay for!) but is an excellent opportunity for serious walkers to discover a really beautiful corner of the Region of Murcia in the company of those who know it like the back of their hand.

Date: 1st December
Name of route: Arroyo Blanco – La Molata – Rambla de la Rogativa
Length of route: 7.5km
Approximate duration: 5 hours
Difficulty level: Medium
Starting point: Tourist Office 08.00 or Ermita del Sabinar 09.00
Price: 10€ (or 25€ with lunch)

This route starts at the point where two streams join before following a route with views of large red and white marl slopes. There is then a climb to the remains of the old Visigoth settlement of La Molata and a hill on which there is also evidence of Argaric settlers, as well as spectacular views out towards Revolcadores and the Sierra de Villafuerte. The descent follows the Barranco del Bodegón and the Rambla de la Rogativa, where the poplar trees are populated by woodpeckers and other species of interest to ornithologists.
 

Those taking part should make sure to bring the following:
Mountain boots
Long trousers and fleece or cagoul
Old clothes (and change of clothes)
Rucksack (for carrying surplus clothes)
Snacks and liquids
Cap or hat, sunglasses, gloves, suncream
Torch
Camera
Binoculars
Walking sticks or Nordic walking poles, for those who are used to using them
DOGS MAY NOT BE BROUGHT ON THE WALK