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Mina Peña del Hierro — Circular route around the source of the Río Tinto

Hiking trails & Routes

Mina Peña del Hierro — Circular route around the source of the Río Tinto

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Mina Peña del Hierro — Circular route around the source of the Río Tinto

01:26

4.99km

130m

Hiking

The Peña del Hierro circular route, tracing the source of the Río Tinto, plunges you into a landscape that seems to have been plucked from another planet. With its reddish waters and mineral-stained terrain, the trail guides you through a vibrant palette of colors, from blues and greens to yellows…

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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772 m

Source of the Río Tinto

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Site also known as Sierra de Padre Caro. It marks the source of the Rio Tinto, which flows through the interior of Huelva for about 100 km until it reaches …

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Peña del Hierro

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This place looks like it's from another planet! It is one of the most important (now disused) mines in the Nerva area that were exploited to extract iron ore. Today, …

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Peña del Hierro Mine

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A must visit if you are in the area. It is advisable to book to see all the centers: the museum, the Peña del Hierro mine, the railway, the Atalaya …

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4.99 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.16 km

645 m

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.23 km

895 m

725 m

120 m

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Highest point (530 m)

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Sunday 19 July

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February 27, 2024,🇪🇸 Rundweg um das Naturdenkmal Montera de Gossan

Beautiful circular route from the visitor center to Peña de Hierro around the natural monument Montera de Gossan.

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