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LETUR IN AUTUMN
Routes for Discovering
Autumn
Each route has its own character
and its own rhythm. One of the most
popular is the Ruta de los Chorreo-
nes, around 8.7 miles, which winds
between pine forests, orchards and
ravines until it reaches a viewpoint
from which the waterfall that gives it
its name is heard rather than seen. On
the cool days of November, the sound
of the stream and the scent of rockro-
se accompany the walk. The forest’s
moisture contrasts with the sun that
still warms the hillsides. It is a me-
dium-to-high-difficulty route, perfect
for those seeking to feel the pulse of
the mountain in the midst of seasonal
change.
Another notable route is the Regalí
trail, 8.1 miles long, which crosses one
of the municipality’s most authentic
landscapes. Its name pays tribute to
the hiking group that created the ne-
twork, and it runs between olive gro-
ves and dry-stone walls. From certain
stretches, the valley and the distant
outline of the white, stepped hamlet
can be seen, cut against the rock. Fur-
ther ahead, the La Muela trail offers a
slightly more demanding itinerary, with
gentle but steady slopes that lead to
natural viewpoints —La Muela Este
and La Muela Oeste— where the ho-
rizon dissolves among holm oaks and
low clouds.
Autumn is, without doubt, the best
season to explore Letur. The mild
temperatures, the softened light and
the calm of the surroundings allow vi-
sitors to enjoy the details: the colour of
the moss on the trunks, the sound of
water in the springs —such as Fuen-
santa or Las Morericas— and the slow
flight of birds of prey over the ravines.
Along the way appear abandoned far-
mhouses, old almond trees and the
occasional shelter, such as the Regalí
refuge, where silence can be heard
with clarity.
El Regalí Hiking Association - Letur
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