World Festival NW Routes

World Nordic Walking Routes

23rd to 27rd of September

Carmona / Seville

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Resumen of the Routes:

LOW ROUTES

- Carmona, Landshapes and Archeology
- North Zone Walk - On the trail of the Empire " Cuevas de la Batida "

HARD ROUTES

- Osuna - " La Calderona "
- Circular path La Cazalla / Las Laderas

THEMATIC ROUTES
- Nordic Walking & Wine

NIGHT ROUTES
Night Route in Carmona

I URBAN NORDIC WALKING " CITY OF SEVILLE "

27th of September

North Zone Walk - Cuevas de la Batida

North Zone Walk

On the trail of the Empire " Cuevas de la Batida "

Route no difficulty in that starting from the Puerta de Sevilla Carmona and out toward the highway, crossed the village to reach the caves of Batida. Here enjoyed the setting, the landscape of the quarry and the top where Carmona. Then we headed back, but not before passing by the watchtower of Martin Perez to return the bridge of five eyes and walk back up to the starting point. This route combines heritage and natural elements integrated into the landscape of Carmona countryside. Walking through ancient, Roman and medieval roads, we passed the Mudejar Chapel of San Mateo, the quarry called Batida Cave and the bridge known as the Roman and the remains of the Via Augusta. Also walkers can enjoy unique views of the Palace of King Don Pedro or door Córdoba. In its route also find native flora of Alcores, today protected, such as thyme and fennel and fauna of this area.

During the route we pass by the following highlights:

1. CHAPEL OF SAN MATEO: Located under the old Puerta de Morón, its construction began in the fourteenth century in honor of the Evangelist, whose feast Carmona became part of the Crown of Castile on 21 September 1247.
2. DRIVEWAY AND ROMAN BRIDGE OF ORIGIN: Remains of the Roman road, partly rejuvenated at least in the eighteenth century and five eyes Bridge, built by the eighteenth century, but it may have its origin in the existence of a Roman bridge . It is relating the existence of the bridge and stone walkway with the exit of the Via Augusta towards, Roman, Astigi and Corduba.
3. FARMHOUSE MARTIN PEREZ: Huerta in which a medieval tower and a Roman settlement remains. There is a spring and a trough.
4. CAVE BATIDA. MEDIEVAL QUARRY: Stunning medieval quarry, modern and perhaps Roman, who has created a special and iconic North Carmona landscape.
5. CORDEL FARRIER: Cattle route used since ancient times for pastoralists to move cattle to grazing areas.
6. PILAR LONG MEA: Waterhole known as the pillar of "long mea" Baroque related to animal use in the area.

Routes options:

Early (from 07.00am to 08.00am)
 Distance: 6.58 km
  Highest point 237 mts
  Lowest point  79 mts
Total climb gradient: 214 mts
Total downhill slope: 214 mts

TIMELINE:

07.00am -08.00am / Day 24 September

Medium option FAST /SLOW
 Distance: 10.05 km
 Highest point 217 mts
 Lowest point  80 mts
Total climb gradient: 230 mts
Total downhill slope: 230 mts

TIMELINE:

07.30am - 09.00am / Day 25 (10.05 km FAST)

08.00am – 10.00am / Day 26 (10.05 km SLOW)

19.00pm – 20.30pm / Day 26 (10.05 km FAST)

Circular Path La Cazalla - Las Laderas

Circular Path La Cazalla - Las Laderas

Location: Cazalla de la Sierra

Terrain: Compact dirt track, sometimes rocky and irregular.

Shape: Circular. Start and finishes at the southeast edge of the town, at the well known spring of “Fuentes del Chorillo”. There are signposts both at the entrance to the village from Seville, and along the trail.

Advice: Check the condition of the spring water for drinking. Caution should be taken when crossing the train track.

Difficulty: High, the maximun gradient is 235 metres and in some specific sections the steepness and irregularity of the terrain make walking difficult.For these reason the practice of NW here requires a certain level of technique.

The trail: This route goes from the Cazalla de la Sierra to the shores of the Huéznar and back. In the section gardens, olive groves and vines, generally located around estates or small homes. As we get further away from the village, where the road narrows and becomes steeper, holm oaks become more evident, often accompanied by cork oaks, Portuguese oaks or chestnuts (in the less sunny areas). There are many spots which offer a panoramic view of the valley of this river. Once the descent has been completed, the path opens towards the river bank, which is a short way beyond the train track. Upstream we arrive at the recreational area Molino del Corcho, where we have to turn left, passing alongside the bridge of Castillejo (a brook which joins the Huéznar riverbank at this point). From here the return to the village begins, requiring extra effort to walk uphill.

This road, 15 km long, takes us to the Natural Monument Cerro del Hierro, passing by San Nicolas del Puerto.

The town: The town deserves a relaxed visit, where you can appreciate the preservation and homogeneity of the transitional architectonic typology which is abundant with religious, stately and noble buildings. Altogether this is a unique and harmonious urban landscape. Beyond the village, on the road to the Station (which leads to the Riverside of the Huéznar) lies the National Monument Cartuja de Cazalla, one of the three Cartujan monasteries in existence in Andalusia.

Distance: 12.93 km
Highest point…………. 625 mts
Lowest point ......... ..398 mts
Total climb gradient: 300 mts
Total downhill slope: 310 mts

Nordic Walking and Wine

Nordic Walking & Wine

A beautiful walk through the fields of the famous Bodegas Salado, where they grow grapes to prepare different varieties of wines.

A unique experience, discover the world of wine, wines of ancient tradition and renowned reputation – these are the wines ( and vines) which formerly accompanied sailors in their journeys to America. During the tour we will explain the processes of production and care of the vines

Distance: 5.84 km
Highest point………………….. 115 mts
Lowest point mts ......... ..78
Total climb gradient: 42 mts
Total downhill slope: 25 mts

 

Path Carmona - El Viso

Path " Carmona / El Viso "

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Long-haul route virtually no gap, this time take advantage of the old roads created between the historic towns of Carmoan and El Viso del Alcor
two of the jewels of the Sevillian countryside. During the tour will cross both urban centers and main streets to see the architecture, then go back to the field.
During the tour we crossed the cultures of the Sevillian countryside, offering dry fields off the end of the summer season and even maintain its summery colors and smells.

Distance: 28 km
Highest point. 230 mts
Lowest point to 230 mts
Total climb gradient: 225 mts
Total downhill slope: 82 mts

Carmona, Landshapes and Archeology

Carmona, Landshapes and Archeology

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Low difficulty route, which runs along the roads and trails that connect the town of Carmona. On the way we cross traditional crops in the area, mainly rainfed crops such as cereals, sunflowers etc .. Similarly the road passes through different archaeological remains of ancient civilizations that inhabited the city of Carmona.

The tower Martin Perez Huerta is located in the countryside of Seville, in the town of Carmona. The tower is quadrangular, with about 5 feet square and less than 6 high, giving it a stocky appearance and solid. Built in masonry, has many remains of plaster mortar of lime and sand, though they seem modern, since the tower offers clear evidence of having been used as housing until recently because it is currently in an abandoned farm.

Near the tower mana a spring, which, like many other towers, perhaps his mission was watch. As watchtower his mission is almost zero, because on one hand covers her vision a high plateau, and its unique visual capacity is towards the valley that extends east of Carmona, located in a much higher position and where it has a field of over 30 miles on a clear day.

Human settlements in this area have occurred since ancient times, given its location in the valley of the Guadalquivir. We found bell-shaped glasses that are preserved in the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid and date from the late Neolithic, Chalcolithic specifically from. It was colonized by the Phoenicians and Carthaginians and became a Roman city of great importance as evidenced by the walls and doors, modified in the Almohad period and then in the eighteenth century (doors of Seville and Cordoba) and especially the necropolis outside the city, which had no less than eight hundred tombs, some of which have the appearance of a Roman villa.

Distance: 15.49km
Highest point…………. 218 mts
Lowest point ......... ..80 mts
Total climb gradient: 298 mts
Total downhill slope: 298 mts