In the heart of the Sierra de la Demanda in the town of Neila, Burgos, we start one of the most spectacular routes in the province of Burgos.
Nilsa Chica
The Nilsas are valleys of glacial origin crowned by the Muñalba peak.
From the pretty village of Neila we drive along the BU 822 road towards Villavelayo. After one kilometre we take the Rio Frio forest track on our right. This track is accessible by car for five kilometres until we reach an area with tables and an information panel where our route begins.
Chorlón waterfall
Sierra de la Demanda
The landscape is already promising, surrounded by forest and meadows.
We start from the recreational area taking the path on the right, we cross several wooden bridges over the stream of Cuesta Arbejares until we reach the waterfall El Chorlón.
Dólar hut
Horses
This waterfall, almost twenty metres high and protected by the forest, is beautiful. These first kilometres have a steep but totally accessible slope.
We follow the path through the forest. Crossing a beautiful meadow we reach the forest track of Peña Vicente until we reach the Dólar hut, a small refuge.
Sierra de la Demanda
We continue, a signpost indicates the direction to reach the Nilsa Chica. This is the steepest stretch until we reach the Nilsa Chica, this small valley of glacial origin is impressive. It is very beautiful.
Nilsa Chica
At this point we can continue along the marked path towards the Nilsa Grande where the Muñalba Lagoon is located at the top, or we can head towards the bottom of the Nilsa Chica valley where the ascent to the Muñalba peak of 2,079 metres of altitude begins.
Nilsa Chica from above
We continue along the marked path that will take us through the forest to the Nilsa Grande.
Nilsa Grande
The Nilsa Grande is also very beautiful.
From the Nilsa Grande we take the path back to the Prado de la Tabla de Arobe and from here to the Peña Vicente forest path, returning to the starting point of our circular route.
Nilsa Grande
We have done this route in every season of the year and it is totally worth it.
Map
We propose two options:
Nilsas only
Type of route: circular.
Distance: 12 kilometres.
Elevation gain: 500 metres.
Tips: good shoes, water, sun cream. Follow the indications on the information panel in the recreational area. Don't forget to have a drink in any of the bars in Neila, we recommend Villaneila restaurant. You have to spend money in the rural areas.
Signposting: good.
Difficulty: low.
We recommend the wikiloc app where you can share your routes and follow those of other users.
Nilsas and Muñalba
Type of route: circular.
Distance: 17 kilometres.
Elevation gain: 900 metres.
Tips: good shoes, water and sun cream. Gps or track of the route as some sections of the descent along the Nilsa Grande get lost. Always follow the course of the river.
Signposting: good.
Difficulty: medium.
We recommend the wikiloc app where you can share your routes and follow those of other users.
Whoever uses and follows all or part of this track and its additional information, assumes full responsibility for the risks inherent to the practice of the activity, this information is for guidance purposes only.
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