The route
The Volta a les Mines de Ferro is a route that is available all year long. On the route, in the village of Ballestar where there is a bar and also find water to drink.
During winter, you should take into account the weather conditions, as it can be really windy over there, so you should make sure you are well equipped. Snow can be a problem as well so you should check the weather forecast in advance.
The path starts behind Molí l’Abad’s tourist complex nearby Ulldecona’s Lake. You follow the green marked path until the firewall that will lead you to the Tinença Natural Park.
You will climb an opened and irregular path. Once you get to the top, you should turn right and go straight to a defined path. You will keep on going up and you will see the Mines de Ferro and finally, you will see a metal fence. You should then follow the path that will lead you to Moleta del Terme, by combining sections of this route with paths. You will see El Ballestar (a small village) at the end of the ravine and you will start climbing down the Galins trail. Once you get at the lowest part if you turn right you get through the Estrets del Ballestar.
A few kilometers ahead you will get to the Forn del Vidre, an old farmhouse that currently houses three public buildings (Viver Forestal, the wildlife recovery centre and the Natural Park brigade warehouse).
From the grounded bridge that crosses the Ulldecona Reservoir in the Forn del Vidre, if you turn right you may follow the Natural Park marks. Once there, it’s on you getting to the starting point or keep on climbing and going to Moleta del Terme. Once you will get to the top, you will go through a short part of the path where you had already been before and you will start going down until the starting point enjoying the views.
