The medieval towers of Soria

When: 
Spring
Fall
Where: 
Spain
North
Specific place: 
Soria: Aldealpozo - Noviercas - Aldealpozo
Length: 
2 days
Level: 
Beginner
IBP Index: 
10
Type: 
Archeobike
Family
Senior tours
Group min/máx: 
4-8 people
The Tower of the uninhabited Masegoso, of Berber origin.

The Tower of the uninhabited Masegoso, of Berber origin.

This is an easy route, for beginners, for a weekend ride with the family. The Route of the Towers and Fortresses of the Rituerto Valley, in Soria, immerses us in the border lands that Muslims and Christians disputed for more than seven centuries.

At the beginning of the 10th century, a 'no man's land', the Duero line, would act as a semi-unpopulated border, and would be the scene of frequent incursions by both sides. Then small defensive fortresses emerge integrated in the population centers: the towers; with surveillance, defensive and refuge functions, alerting the rest of the garrisons with which they had visual contact.

This route runs through the Quejigares and holm oaks of Sierra del Madero, spaces cataloged as SCI (Site of Community Importance) within the Natura 2000 network.

Scheduled itinerary: 

Day 1.- Transport to Aldealpozo. Ride from Aldealpozo to Noviercas (30 km). Visits to the towers of Aldealpozo, La Pica, Jaray, Hinojosa del Campo and Noviercas. Lodging.
Day 2.- Ride from Noviercas to Aldealpozo (27 km), by the Quejigares and holm oaks of Sierra del Madero. Visits to the towers of Masegoso and Castellanos del Campo. Transport back home.

The church of Hinojosa del Campo reuses two towers: the oldest (Muslim) was converted into a bell tower. The main tower is later (Christian) and serves as the head of the Romanesque church. The church of Hinojosa del Campo reuses two towers: the oldest (Muslim) was converted into a bell tower. The main tower is later (Christian) and serves as the head of the Romanesque church.
Dawn rises in the church of Aldealpozo, where a 10th-century Muslim tower stands out, serving as a bell tower. Dawn rises in the church of Aldealpozo, where a 10th-century Muslim tower stands out, serving as a bell tower.
The Torreón de La Pica, of Muslim origin, and its deserted village. The Torreón de La Pica, of Muslim origin, and its deserted village.
More routes around the area: 
Antonino´s Way on bike
More information in the blog (Spanish only): 
Volvemos a Soria
Recommended reading: 

Ruta de los Torreones, prepared by a group of young people from Noviercas.

Meteo: 
Aldealpozo
Reservations:

For reservation you should either call previously by phone to Josetxu (+34 644299532) or send us an email to info@bicicletos.org, to verify that there are still free places. We will send you a booking form and instructions for payment at that time.

Prices

Last update: 
05/01/2023

(Final price may vary depending on the availability of accommodation and the update of rates of the different providers.)

Guided route: 
310,00 €
(Minimum group: 4 people)
Self-guided route: 
20,00 €
Customized route: 
170,00 €

Different route types are explained in General conditions.

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