Jerte: Nature, Culture and Holiday Apartments

Jerte can be explored through its nature, local history and architecture. Los Pilones are large basins carved into the rock by fluvial erosion within the Garganta de Los Infiernos Nature Reserve.

Nature and Trails

The Centro de Interpretación is located on the N-110 at kilometre 368 in the Los Arenales area, directly at the entrance to the Nature Reserve. Using backlit panels, hand-painted murals, models and a large diorama, the centre explains the ecosystems, biodiversity and nature trails of the reserve, as well as the landscape of Los Pilones.

From the Mirador del Reboldo, visitors can look out over a forest of native Pyrenean oaks, particularly the Quercus pyrenaica species, within the Garganta de los Infiernos Nature Reserve. A signposted hiking trail to the Mirador del Reboldo is 2.2 km long and begins at the Jerte tourist office.

A linear route begins in Jerte next to the tourist office and leads to the Los Papúos bridge; the return journey follows the same route. Another route to the Centro de Reproducción de Salmónidos begins in Jerte next to Parque El Nogalón.

The Centro de Reproducción de Salmónidos can be reached from Parque del Nogalón via a 2 km-long concrete track that follows the Río Jerte upstream towards Tornavacas. At the Centro de Salmónidos del Jerte, wild trout and other native fish are bred to restock waterways, reservoirs, riverbanks and gorges in Extremadura.

The PR-CC 02 Ruta Cerezo en flor hiking trail passes near Jerte and runs close to the salmonid breeding centre. Access to the Barranco Garganta de los Papúos is via private land and requires prior notification to Jerte Natura. The Barranco Garganta de los Papúos has rappelling sections, jumps and slides. The route to Monte Reboldo begins next to Parque del Nogalón in Jerte.

History and Architecture

The Ermita del Cristo del Amparo is built of masonry with granite reinforcements. Its vaulted chapel features Baroque stucco work.

Calle Coronel Golfín is home to several heraldic houses that belonged to influential families in the town’s socio-economic life. The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción dates from before the 15th century and was renovated in 1756. It has a Baroque high altarpiece and Baroque side altarpieces.

Jerte was burned by the French during the Peninsular War on 21 August 1809; the fleeing inhabitants subsequently returned and rebuilt the town in its former architectural style. Plaza de la Independencia commemorates the heroes of Jerte who opposed Napoleon’s troops in 1809; the troops burned and looted the town.

La Torre is a watchtower with a fortress-like appearance, built of rough granite masonry in the 15th and 16th centuries, and is located a few metres from the church. Calleja de los Bueyes displays the town’s typical architecture, with houses featuring wooden balconies, wooden solanas, and half-timbered and earthen construction elements.

Other places: Navatrasierra, Valdelacasa de Tajo, Sierra De Fuentes, Herguijuela, Pinofranqueado, Torreorgaz, Casar De Palomero, Alagón Del Río

Season and Regional Produce

Parque El Nogalón has a natural swimming pool that can be used for swimming in summer. Jerte cherries have their own protected designation of origin. In the Valle del Jerte, the cherry trees blossom in spring, creating a spectacle that attracts numerous visitors.

To the higher-level travel overview: Cáceres.