Creu del Cardinal & Monestir de la Murta

Part of the ‘Ruta Botanica’ leads over a col, then to the summit of ‘Creu del Cardenal’. Descending through the historic site of ‘Monestir de Santa Maria de la Murta’ via an aqueduct, ermitas & a nevara. Natural woodland, good scenery & wide ranging views. Though relatively short this rugged route is rewarding. Some steep sections with scramble’y rock steps, both up and down. The scrambling is not difficult or exposed.

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The grade of this walk is MS/C/Scr, which means
MS – Moderately Strenuous: Up to 600 metres ascent and/or no more than 15 km in length with some rough going taken at a reasonable pace.
C – More than half the route on rough ground.
Scr – Scrambling: This implies the need for handholds to ascend steep rock pitches with a sense of exposure to vertigo and where a slip could lead to a serious accident.

Nearest town	Alzira
Directions to start	Leave AP 7 at junction 59 towards Favara. At roundabout turn R onto N332. In centre of Favara turn R onto CV-510. Go straight on for 11km to roundabout just before reaching Alzira. Turn L onto Cami, signed to ‘Monestir de la Murta’ continue directly to car park.
Start point (Lat/Long)	39.133320, -0.373030 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab)
Length (km)	8.00
Ascent (metres)	493
Walking time (hours)	3
Total time (hours)	5
Recommendations or Restrictions	The many rock steps along the route and the path descending beside the aqueduct could be treacherous when wet.