a0335 - Salto de Bierge river hike
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 5.92 mi
- Elevation gain
- 850 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 850 ft
- Max elevation
- 1,878 ft
- TrailRank
- 55
- Min elevation
- 1,538 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Coordinates
- 441
- Uploaded
- April 15, 2024
near Bierge, Aragón (España)
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Itinerary description
The route, known locally as Salto de Bierge to the east of Sierra y Cañones de Guara Natural Park is an amphibious hike that predominantly involves walking in water following the amazing canyon of the river Alcanadre which has pristine water coming out of the Pyrenees in turquoise green colours. The environment of the waterfalls and rivers around Huesca region is an ideal place to spend a magnificent day of sun and water.
There are two distinct areas to this route. The upper part, around the large pools is characterised by the presence of large stone slabs and boulders where you can swim and sunbath on the pebble beaches of the river. The lower area the Alcanadre river and the dam forms a large pool of calm and shallow waters. This shallow part of water extends along large area of woods with abundant shade which is favourite place for picnic.
To avoid overcrowding and prevent injury, in 2016 regulations were put in place. It is forbidden to jump from the dam. Today it is roped off by a cork fence. It is paid entry (€3) for the picnic area and pools behind the dam. Capacity to enter from the Dam end is limited to 250 people per day. This hiking route enters the river from the other end of the canyon avoiding the pay entry area.
Read about where to stay overnight, and my safety tips for completing this route on the Barcelona Travel Hacks website.
This route is day TWO of my recommended summer Weekend Getaway in Aragon Rivers I
There are two distinct areas to this route. The upper part, around the large pools is characterised by the presence of large stone slabs and boulders where you can swim and sunbath on the pebble beaches of the river. The lower area the Alcanadre river and the dam forms a large pool of calm and shallow waters. This shallow part of water extends along large area of woods with abundant shade which is favourite place for picnic.
To avoid overcrowding and prevent injury, in 2016 regulations were put in place. It is forbidden to jump from the dam. Today it is roped off by a cork fence. It is paid entry (€3) for the picnic area and pools behind the dam. Capacity to enter from the Dam end is limited to 250 people per day. This hiking route enters the river from the other end of the canyon avoiding the pay entry area.
Read about where to stay overnight, and my safety tips for completing this route on the Barcelona Travel Hacks website.
This route is day TWO of my recommended summer Weekend Getaway in Aragon Rivers I
Waypoints
Car park
1,634 ft
Salto de Bierge parking
Intersection
1,662 ft
Turn left and follow gravel trail
Panorama
Intersection
1,875 ft
Turn left
River
Bridge
Fountain
Intersection
1,613 ft
I recommend exiting the river here and taking the path on the left bank 44
Up ahead the river enters a gorge and canyon with rapids that are unpassable without canyoning PPE
Risk
1,604 ft
Rapids and canyon. DO NOT TRY AND WALK THROUGH HERE IN THE RIVER!
Intersection
1,587 ft
Look out for a rock ramp that leads down to the river. scoot down on your bum
Intersection
1,597 ft
Take the path on the right bank of the river
Risk
1,580 ft
There is a deep section here of about 50m length. use left bank path if you do not want to swim it
Intersection
1,552 ft
Exit river here and cross white stone beach
Intersection
1,564 ft
Swim here. you can exit the river and take the path going up on the left bank.
I prefer to continue along the river to the last swimming spot
Waypoint
1,563 ft
Exit the river here and walk on the right bank through the picnic area
Waterfall
1,538 ft
Salto de Bierge wade through the lake. it is waist deep
Waypoint
1,565 ft
Exit via the gate
Provisioning
1,628 ft
Restaurante/Albergue El Salto
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