Fuenteheridos horseback riding route 2h

The north of the province of Huelva is a practically unknown place that is still almost pristine, ideal for exploring on the back of one of our horses. For this reason, in this area of great beauty, at the western end of Sierra Morena, we have put at your disposal this two-hour route that starts from Galaroza, municipality located in the heart of the Sierra de Aracena Natural Park and Picos de Aroche.

The characteristics of this route are the following: it has a medium/low difficulty, a length of 9.2 kilometers that is covered by making the journey round trip along the same route, with a minimum height of 562 meters and a maximum of 750 meters, with an average speed of 6km/h at a walk and 18km/h at a trot, and in which terrain is crossed paved, paved and compact earth.

A walk through an incomparable landscape, equipped with an expert guide who will take you through some hidden corners such as the enchanted forest discovered by Rodolfo Recio, Director of the Fuenteheridos Lexicon Museum. An ideal activity to enjoy as a family, suitable from 5 years old, with prior parental authorization, in which we will provide you with all the basic material to start the route (protective helmet and material attached to the horse) and for which you will only have to wear appropriate clothing (jeans or tights) and resistant footwear.

Recio said that this lush forest of wild vegetation and native flora, which is also part of the hiking route between Galaroza and Fuenteheridos, was forged when the farmers of the Surrounding farms abandoned crops, causing the exultant growth of plants that had previously withered or buried.

That's when it occurred to him to turn this mysterious space into something even more magical by placing 17 wooden signs on the trees that alluded to the great authors of the >19th century children's literature. From the Brothers Grimm to J.K. Rowling, through Walt Disney, Perrault or Andersen, the signs give it an enigmatic aura.

It has no loss. After twenty minutes of crossing, after leaving behind the area of Viña de la Higuera that ends in Santa María, a sign that reads "enchanted forest" welcomes us to a tunnel of cork oaks, pines, chestnuts, ashes, broom and ferns. Although it isIt is perfect to visit it at any season of the year, Recio recommends doing it in November, just when the chestnut trees are in bloom.

Finally, we reach the municipal area of Galaroza, where, as a culmination, a sign directs us to "the woodcutter's (stone) cabin" 50 meters from our position. . The best possible outcome for an adventure through the stories that have accompanied us since we were children.