At 1,038 metres, Morrón de Viñas is the highest point in the Bajo Aragón comarca. In Berge, landscape and cultural heritage come together: the parish church of San Pedro Mártir, Torre Piquer and the Ermita de la Virgen de la Peña represent different architectural styles and historical connections. There are also named hiking, cycling and motorcycling routes, as well as festivals held on recurring dates. You can plan your stay around culture, outdoor activities or a festival.
Churches, towers and historic sites
The Iglesia Parroquial de San Pedro Mártir in Berge is a Baroque building with three naves, constructed in 1731. In 2002, it was designated a listed asset of Aragonese cultural heritage. Its bell tower also has its own building history: it was built in the 1730s and consists of four sections. The first is square and made of stone, while the sections above it are made of brick.
In Aragon, Torre Piquer is one of the castles designated as an Asset of Cultural Interest. Its square floor plan, considerable height and well-preserved portal with a round arch made of voussoirs give the building a distinctive architectural profile.
Within Berge, the Capilla-Portal de la Virgen del Pilar stands opposite the town hall. The ascent route to the Santuario de la Virgen de la Peña begins at this portal. The Ermita de la Virgen de la Peña is a simple building in the vernacular style: it has a rectangular floor plan, a chamfered apse and a single nave.
At the start of the path from Berge to the Ermita is also the ensemble of the Fuente, Abrevadero and Lavadero—a fountain, livestock watering trough and washhouse. It was probably built in 1817 and renovated in 1920. There is also a necropolis at the Virgen de la Peña, associated with Berge’s Visigothic origins.
Landscape and routes around Berge
The Embalse de Gallipuén regulates the flow of the Guadalopillo and lies within the municipal territories of Alcorisa and Berge. The PR-TE 59 is named “Sendero Berge – Torre Piquer – Alcorisa” and is listed and inventoried as a tourist resource.
Two hiking routes differ in length and layout. The circular route Berge – Val de Nuez – Barranco del Redondo – Mas de Ruiz – Barranco Valdelcastillo – Camino de Seno – Virgen de la Peña – Berge is 18.2 kilometres long and of moderate difficulty. The linear Berge–Seno hiking route covers 15.9 kilometres and passes through the Sierra de los Caballos. The circular route returns to Berge, while the Berge–Seno route is linear.
Cycling and motorcycling routes also pass through or near Berge. The Ruta BTT del Guadalopillo runs from Molinos to the mouth of the Guadalope near Calanda. Along the way, it passes through Molinos, Berge, Alcorisa, Foz Calanda and Calanda, following the river. The “Los Oasis” motorcycle tour runs from Alcañiz to the Embalse de Gallipuén in Berge.
Festivals throughout the year
San Antón is celebrated in Berge on 17 January with large bonfires and communal dinners for residents and visitors. The festival in honour of the Virgen de la Peña takes place around 14 July and includes religious celebrations, musical performances, competitions and a communal meal. The Fiesta Mayor on 14 July also includes a pilgrimage to the Santuario de la Virgen de la Peña.
Holy Week includes a brotherhood with drums and bass drums, as well as the traditional “Rompida de la Hora”. The associated celebrations were revived around 1991. If you would like to plan your trip around a festival, check the dates and programme for the relevant year; annual events may vary in detail.
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