| The route starts from Obón, follows through the canyons at the top of the Martín river, to the Hocino de Chornas and Cerrao area, and there rock paintings are featured.
A narrow path opens on the left side of the road. Before going up to the village, we will cross the cemetery on our left. Soon after, we will get to a lookout on the Martín river, where the Cabra river flows into it. From this point, the track descends to the bed of the Martín river, where it turns into a path.
Once we reach the riverbed, we will follow the left side of the Martín river upwards. We will cross the river twice, until we reach the Batán spring, where the Obón Cultural Association and community set up a comfortable welcome point. There, we can rest under the shade of the poplars and rock clusters channeling the river.
Continuing on the left side, we will follow the path upwards, to another cluster of rocks and to the opening of a ravine. At the top are fenced cavities-the Hocino de Chornas-and rock paintings. We will climb a winding path to the rock passage. An iron staircase anchored to the rock will lead us to the cavities. The protection fences prevent unauthorized access, and make it difficult to detect the black-colored paintings from the outside. Continuing on the same path, we will reach another ravine in 10 minutes time. Here, we will explore the Cerrao shelter, which also features rock paintings. These paintings, mostly of archers, can be clearly identified from the fence.
From Cerrao, the same track takes us back to Obón. |
Classification:
Excursion.
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