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Wolfram Mines Route (PR-CC 3)

Distance

12 km

Duration

4 h 15 min

Difficulty

Medium

Elevation gain

+630 m

Elevation loss

-630 m

Description

The Wolfram Mines Route (PR-CC 3) is a circular trail that starts in Tornavacas and follows old mountain paths linked to 20th‑century mining activity. Over its approximately 12 km, it passes the remains of the former Santa Ana wolfram mines, which were in operation between the 1940s and 1960s. The route crosses meadows, streams, and natural viewpoints with wide vistas over the Jerte Valley and the Garganta de los Infiernos Nature Reserve. The trail combines historical, scenic, and ethnographic interest.

Observations

General observations

Circular trail PR-CC 3 covering 12 km with 630 m of elevation gain, starting and finishing at Fuente de los Mártires in Tornavacas. The route ascends via the Cordel del Valle to the Mirador de la Cruz and the Puerto, sharing sections with the GR-10 long-distance trail and passing remnants of a Roman road. Highlights include the abandoned early 20th-century wolfram mining sites, notably the Santa Ana Mine. Way-marked with white and yellow blazes.

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Municipality

Tornavacas

Start

Tornavacas

End

Tornavacas

Route type

Circular

Signposted

Yes

Address

Inicio en Fuente de los Mártires, Tornavacas (Cáceres)

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