Valdevaqueros

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  I. N. May 12, 2022

  So this trail started interesting…
  
  WARNING, the entire trail is only for very experienced hikers / climbers
  
  First you leave your car close to the highway on a grass patch close to the bins
  
  Then you can walk up the road all the way to the starting point or you can walk through hotel territory and you will see Bulls
  
  Then I had to walk through a private road
  
  Afterwards I had to climb over a barb wire fence
  
  After approximately 3km you will find wooden structure and benches to enjoy the view and relax
  
  After approximately 4km, it was just super steep uphill, there is no trail whatsoever here and you have to make your way through prickly bushes while holding yourself for your life and constantly looking at navigation
  
  Once you survive the super steep part, you reach the windmill section, this is private territory and I don’t think anyone is allowed to come up here…
  
  After the highest peak here, it goes downhill and it’s alright, after you slip and fall several times and get chased by goats (just kidding) you should be fine and down in approximately 1.5 hours or so
  
  Then once you start to see the light at the end of the tunnel, at the end of the road before the highway there is a gate and a camera pointing towards the gate. I must have been well dressed, because someone opened the gate from a distance
  
  Then the journey isn’t over yet as you have to walk past the highway and make your way back to the car while cars are racing past you
  
  Make Sure You Have;
  
  • good physique as this trail requires it
  • not being afraid to climb and following the trail as much as possible even at spots where there’s no path
  • check what time the sunsets and calculate whether you could make it
  • send live location to a friend or family member for them to see where you are
  • camelback and 2L of water
  • plenty of snacks for 5 hours hike
  • long pants that are good to walk through prickly bushes
  • something warm (when it’s around 20 degrees Celsius, because at some parts it’s very windy)
  • a hat that doesn’t fly off your head easily
  • sunglasses
  • fully charged phone (power bank fully charged)
  • good navigation skills
  • can and will do attitude
  • there’s no way back, only forward attitude

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