{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Ara Lleida","provider_url":"https:\/\/aralleida.cat\/en\/","author_name":"admin","author_url":"https:\/\/aralleida.cat\/en\/author\/frame_zesv7n2g\/","title":"Routes through the Llobreg\u00f3s Valley","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"DYB40Q4E3h\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aralleida.cat\/en\/rutes\/routes-through-the-llobregos-valley\/\">Routes through the Llobreg\u00f3s Valley<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/aralleida.cat\/en\/rutes\/routes-through-the-llobregos-valley\/embed\/#?secret=DYB40Q4E3h\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Routes through the Llobreg\u00f3s Valley&#8221; &#8212; Ara Lleida\" data-secret=\"DYB40Q4E3h\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/aralleida.cat\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/aralleida.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vallriullobregos1.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"thumbnail_height":360,"description":"The Place of Natural Interest corresponding to the River Llobreg\u00f3s Valley\u00a0is located in the northern part of the\u00a0comarca\u00a0(local district) of\u00a0La Segarra\u00a0(Spain), in the triangle between\u00a0the villages of Sana\u00fcja, Biosca and Massoteres. The green area next tothe River Llobreg\u00f3s Valley\u00a0is a perfect place for following walking or mountain bike routes and enjoying little known and very fragile natural settings. The part of\u00a0the Llobreg\u00f3s Valley\u00a0included in the\u00a0PEIN\u00a0is an area with truly unique characteristics. Its interest lies in both its geological form and its vegetation, with the latter including a number of very fragile and vulnerable species. The total area is about 1190 ha and includes the mid-course of this river, which flows through the municipal districts of\u00a0Biosca, Massoteres and Sana\u00fcja. This is one of the\u00a0most characteristic gypseous zones of the Central Catalan Depression and also one of the best preserved. &nbsp; Routes through the protected natural area of the Llobreg\u00f3s Valley &nbsp; The Gesses Route: Enjoy the privileged view from Puig Arner, cross the valley searching for the crest line of the gypsum deposits (mounds of gypsum), after a short rest continue down past the Xarrapetes and Camats fountain. Return following the main path along the flat river terrace. Difficulty: average Distance: 11.5km Time on foot: 3h 45\u2019 Time by mountain bike: not currently applicable &nbsp; The Aubaga and Solana Route: A route for really enjoying the diversity of this area, flat land, steep rise and rapid descent, skirting the limits of the EIN (Area of Natural interest), the river, farm houses and crops. Difficulty: average Distance: 12.25km Time on foot: 4h 15\u2019 Time by mountain bike: 1h 15\u2019 &nbsp; The Mol\u00ed del Cava (Cava Mill) Route: A route with only minor variations in terrain. Visitors will pass the drainage channel (mill dam) and the remains of the old mill. They will then cross the lower part of the area shaded by the Tossal de les Mates mound and will be able to see gypseous landforms and an enormous tree. Difficulty: average Distance: 6.250m Time on foot: 2h Time by mountain bike: 35\u2019 &nbsp; Vegetation The River Llobreg\u00f3s Valley houses one of the most easterly large-scale gypseous landforms in the Ebro valley. The typical vegetation associated with such settings consists of gypsicolous varieties of continental thyme, low thin forms dominated by \u201ctr\u00edncola\u201d (Gypsophila hispanica) and other species adapted to soils with high concentrations of calcium and sulphates. In these extreme conditions, it is also possible to find a number of lichens, in amongst the different species of thyme, that are unique to this part of Catalonia. In the lower-lying areas, where the soil cover is deeper, it is possible to find oak groves on south-facing slopes and some gall-oak stands with box trees on the cooler shaded slopes. Next to the river, there are also some small areas of riverside woodland. Some of the protected vegetation species include: Harrow or cammock (Ononis Tridentata) Gypseous cress (Lepidium subulatum) Squamous sunflower (Helianthemunm squamatum) \u201cTr\u00edncola\u201d, saltwort, \u201caubellac\u201d and asphodel (Gypsophila struthium subsp. Hispanica) &nbsp; Fauna The fauna present in this area provides a representative sample of fauna communities associated with water basins on gypseous soils and with areas that have traditionally been associated with man and human activity. The River Llobreg\u00f3s is considered a fishing haven. Some of the species that it is possible to see: Lizard (Lacerta L\u00e9pida) Marten (Martes foina) Badger (Meles meles) Egyptian Vulture (Cicaetus gallicus) Eagle owl (Bubo bubo) Golden oriole (Oriolus oriolus) &nbsp; Geology Geologically speaking, La Segarra sits upon a high plateau that has been dissected by the river networks that flow across it from east to west. This relatively high platform, with heights of up to 800m, is formed by a series of horizontally deposited beds of sedimentary rocks (clays, sandstones and limestones). Most of these rocks resulted from the accumulation of sediments in the lakes and marshes that existed in this area during the Oligocene period and at the end of the Eocene. Special attention should be afforded to the Eocene gypsums that can be found throughout the River Llobreg\u00f3s Valley. &nbsp; For further information: Oficina Comarcal de Turisme de la Segarra"}