Ruta de la pedra seca a Bellvei
The Dry Stone in Bellvei
Thanks to the discoveries of experts such as Robert Rovira, a route through Bellvei has been discovered that focuses on 11 dry stone constructions, including barracks and a well with the neck made of dry stone.
The route of Pedra Seca de la Muga
This route runs along the path of the Muga and passes near the Muga Castle, a castle that was once a farmhouse documented in the 11th century and is considered an asset of national interest. The route starts at Els Bufadors and follows a circular path that crosses the starting point twice. During this itinerary, multiple barracks are contemplated that are said to have been used so that the people who lived there in the past could till the lands of the mountain.
This route is of easy difficulty, with 50 m of slope and suitable for family groups. The duration is approximately 3 hours and the discovery of the barracks makes this route a very memorable discovery experience.
Places of interest
Muga Castle
Undoubtedly, one of the most interesting elements of this route. The Muga Castle, as already mentioned, is a cultural asset of national interest. You can still see the three towers that stand out above the castle and multiple rectangular windows, despite the poor condition of the building. It was also used in the 19th century as a manor house for some time and then abandoned.
Dry Stone Ruins
On this route, the dry stone barracks are characterized by being large, which could have been used for large groups of people or for a person of greater importance. In addition, a well with necks made with dry stone technique has been seen that could have been used to provide water to the inhabitants and their possible herds.
Archaeological sites
Some barracks and wells are in poor condition and attached to margins with lots of vegetation covering them. Some are even in ruins, as mentioned earlier. It is said that the well of the old Muga castle is older than the building itself.
Ca'l Corder Barrack
This Barrack is fenced, as owners may still use it, because the land is well cared for.
