Garganta de los Infiernos
Jerte, Spain
A nature reserve in the Jerte valley with Los Pilones, round granite pools carved by the river, about 3 km on foot from the visitor centre. Parking there is paid from spring to autumn; the water is cold even in summer.
The Garganta de los Infiernos Nature Reserve in the Jerte Valley covers 6,927 ha. Its best-known feature is Los Pilones: large, round plunge pools (“marmitas de gigante”, or giants’ cauldrons) in a gorge of glacial origin, which attract many bathers in summer. The visitor centre is on the N-110 at kilometre 369, about 38 km from Plasencia.
The path to Los Pilones starts at the Centro de Interpretación between Jerte and Cabezuela del Valle. Depending on the source it is about 2.5 to 3 km each way, so roughly 5 to 6 km there and back, and it is considered easier than the long circular walk; it is waymarked in green and white. Spring and autumn are regarded as the ideal seasons. Parking at the centre is limited, so arrive early. A bus line from Plasencia stops at Cabezuela del Valle, Jerte and Tornavacas.
- Nearest town
- Jerte, Spain
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 40.2060, -5.7726
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Campamento Juvenil Emperador Carlos VCampsite0 km from Garganta de los Infiernos
- Camping Bungalow Valle del JerteCampsite0 km from Garganta de los InfiernosWi-Fi
- Camping El PinajarroCampsite12 km from Garganta de los InfiernosTentsCaravansElectricity
- Camping-Bungalows La VeraCampsite15 km from Garganta de los InfiernosTentsCaravansShowersToilets
- Caravan Park BéjarMotorhome stopover20 km from Garganta de los Infiernos · 40 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Victoriano MartinMotorhome stopover24 km from Garganta de los Infiernos · 12 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Garganta de los Infiernos?
Garganta de los Infiernos is in Jerte, Spain, at GPS 40.2060, -5.7726. It is about 3 km from Cabezuela del Valle.
Can you camp near Garganta de los Infiernos?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Campamento Juvenil Emperador Carlos V, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 25 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Garganta de los Infiernos?
Garganta de los Infiernos is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Sierra de Francia, Las Hurdes and the Jerte valley.
What is there to see near Garganta de los Infiernos?
Places worth a stop nearby: Granadilla (28 km), Meandro del Melero (33 km), Peña de Francia (48 km) and Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe (48 km).
When is the best time to visit Garganta de los Infiernos?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)