POblet's Forest

 Bike tour that runs through the forest of Poblet, declared Natural Protected forest area of ​​National Interest in 1984. Most of the route runs through tracks in good condition and places of great beauty. Visitors also enjoy the beautiful forest environment, will have the opportunity to see beautiful views on the shady side of the Sierra de Prades and the Conca de Barbera, which on clear days, reach the Pyrenees. The route begins in the parking lot of the monastery of Poblet. It comes from Montblanc, the regional capital, taking the N-240 to Espluga of Francolí and continuing after, the T-700 to Poblet. 0.00 km (493 m). Entrance to the monastery of Poblet. Take the road (Northeast T-700) in SW, and soon (0.35 km, 511 m), turn to the right just after passing the house of the Assistador ca. Take the track below the left towards the river in SW Sec. Later, leaving a turning left (0.99 km, 500 m) that returns to the road. 1.44 km (501 m). It crosses the river Sec and follow the west. Entry to the Mata Riudabella oak. 2.51 km (527 m). Leave the main trail and turn left (OS). At the 2.95 kilometer (543 meters), it leads to a trail that comes Riudabella (at O). It falls to the left (E), is passed along a chain and continue along the trail that run through vineyards, 400 m beyond revolves S (closed). 4.00 km (555 m). Road T-700 Poblet in Prades. Crossed it and, on the other hand, follow the trail toward the valley of Castellfollit SE (wooden cross and signage). 6.40 km (673 m). Castellfollit. Former farm Poblet Monastery situated in a granite valley, forest and wetland. The building is used as a center of rest. There is also a house and around a forest recreation area with fountain and tables. The trail continues up. 7.23 km (705 m). Crossing. Take the trail on the left (E / NE). After crossing a stream, coming more than 5 km of ascent. Throughout this section, the views are magnificent and you can see the contrast between forested areas and plains of the Basin. 9.90 km (864 m). Branching. Leave a detour to the left (N) and continues east along the track back doing gentle zigzags. 10.72 km (906 m). Wolf's Source, accessed after passing a small shelter-shelter which is right. The trail to the tomb N. The 12.58 kilometer (999 m), pass under the small cliff of Eagle Peak (1,052 m), which is right (E). It turns east and begins the download to Poblet. It makes a zigzag and allow a deviation to the right (E) that rises to the neck of the Cross of the Bold and stood above the mountains of Prades. At the next bend, it leaves another left that leads to Setcases and continue east. 13.82 km (936 m). It is a deviation to the left, which goes in the opposite direction and ends up on the main track a few kilometers later. Continue straight (E), pass along the source Boixet (14.20 km, 928 m) and continue descending to the thick shade. 14.62 km (909 m). Curve very close to the left (O) goes straight forward a deviation that leads to the source of the Sport and marked off which amounts to viewpoint-foot-La Pena, located 978 m (1, 15 miles round trip, worth up there). It continues down. They are three zigzags, early in the second, leaving the right access to the forest chalet La Pena. Further down, there is a small waterfall to the right and along the ice well the penalty, which is the right of the path (15.64 km, 840 m). Continue downhill and at 17.43 km (685 m), leaving a detour to the left back. Since the bottom of the valley is left to the right of the house Noguers and leave the road. 19.45 km (523 m). TV-7007 Road between Rural and Poblet. 100 m to the right is the information center of the Natural. Continue to the left (NOT). 20.28 km (493 m). Entrance to the walled Poblet starting point and end of the trail. Landmarks Castellfollit Valle de Poblet Natural Area of ​​National Interest Poblet Well of La Pena Panoramic view from the penalty La Pena Fountain of Boixet Counties: Conca de Barberá Length: 20:28 km Climb Slope: 540.0 m Descent Altitude: 540.0 m Signage: Partly Duration: 1 hr 45 min Topics: Sport | Nature | Culture Types: Landscape Heritage     Criteria of usage of these routes   See restaurants here See hotels here Source: Government of Catalonia. Directorate General of Tourism / Data Update: 30/09/2010

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