Espuña

"Today I approach this peak that is also called Morra de Las Moscas, the fog covers the top and the temperature is about 37 degrees Fahrenheit, thanks to the stone milestones I am finding the path, the forest is lonely and the fog leaves drops of water on its leaves. At the top at almost five thousand feet, someone left a wooden box with a scene of the birth of Jesus. Next to this place I eat in silence while my hands cool quickly. The clouds part at some point and I can see the horizon better as I head to another peak on this winter afternoon." — franciscobirruezo • Jan 1, 2025

"Nice route today in the Sierra Espuña Natural Park to climb Peña Apartada and Morrón de Espuña. A couple of days ago it rained a lot so the atmosphere is cool and the climb is pleasant. I meet some hikers and we talk a little. Shortly after, near Morrón de Espuña I see several aruis climbing a hillside. The sun is going down and the shadows are lengthening, a few birds are heard in absolute calm and I have the feeling that nature has stopped for a few minutes to be contemplated. I take panoramic photos that better reflect what I see from the summits." — franciscobirruezo • Aug 16, 2024

"I approach this peak that is not too far from Morrón de Arriba, the views of the region are very good from here. The army realized this many years ago and settled there to monitor the airspace." — franciscobirruezo • Sep 23, 2023

"I come from the peaks of Majal del Puerco and Morrón de Alhama and go towards Morrón de Espuña following the trails used in the nineteenth century by forest workers to repopulate these mountains under the orders of Engineer Codorniú. The temperature has dropped but I am enjoying some spectacular landscapes and pure air. Near the top I surprise two vultures squawking away. I can also hear the faint hum of the military radar that monitors the airspace." — franciscobirruezo • Feb 13, 2022

"After a week with temperatures over 107 Fahrenheit, today dawned with lots of clouds and fresh. I decide to go to Sierra Espuña and enjoy fresh air. On the way I find many cyclists but almost no hiker. The fresh wind encourages me and ascending at a good pace along a path through the pine forest. I occasionally stop to watch the clouds and take some photos. On top I meditate while I have lunch and decide to climb the Morra del Majal a few miles from here. Pico Espuña is a military zone so you can only get close." — franciscobirruezo • Aug 13, 2019

"Day with enough wind, there are very few people in this Natural Park, I see a fox that looks like a coyote and surprises me. Also squirrels and different birds seem to start waking up thanks to these warm days, quite atypical. In the area of Collado Bermejo three English cyclists take a lunch while the Sun it is reflected in the sea after the Cumbre del Sombrero. I see young oaks that surely someone has planted and that increase the diversity of species in the Park." — franciscobirruezo • Jan 28, 2019

"I come from Peña Apartada Peak, at this height the snow starts to be abundant and this encourages me to continue. In some places It is hard to walk but I see forest covered with snow. Higher up the military posters forbid me to pass but I have already achieved my second goal today" — franciscobirruezo • Feb 3, 2018

"It is said that from the top of this mountain you can see The Coast of Africa (more than 130 miles away) but the fog has prevented us from seeing it. We have found remains of Arruis as we climb, surrounding the imposing rocky walls on the East. The disappointment comes from finding a military zone sign that prevents us from moving further. Anyway we are in the upper plateau and the geodesic is inside the Base. When descending we find old deposits of snow." — franciscobirruezo • Oct 14, 2017