From Herrera de Pisuerga to lock 8, in Ventosa de Pisuerga

Canal de Castilla

From Herrera de Pisuerga to lock 8, in Ventosa de Pisuerga

What to see

The almost five-kilometer route connecting Herrera with Ventosa begins at the San Andrés reservoir, where the canal joins the Pisuerga River. The route offers many points of interest such as locks, aqueducts, and old hydraulic infrastructures. The path is comfortable, especially on the left bank, although at some points it coincides with the national highway. Walking along this section of the canal allows you to enjoy the natural and cultural surroundings.

Practical information

  • The route has practically no difficulty
  • The best option for the route is along the left bank
  • You have to be careful because at some points it may coincide with a national road
  • You have to visit the retention at the beginning of the route
  • There is an interpretation center and the option of a tourist boat trip

Riverside towns

Herrera de Pisuerga is a historic town situated on the banks of the Pisuerga River, with a past that...

Channel elements

Herrera de Pisuerga is a historic town situated on the banks of the Pisuerga River, with a past that...