You can plan a visit to Dehesa de Montejo around specific routes and landscape features. Alternative 2 of the Ruta Perazancas de Ojeda connects the route to the village and rejoins the main trail there; Stage 2 of the Ruta del Carbón de Cok passes through the village. Other highlights include the Iglesia de San Pelayo and the yew trees in the Valle de Tosande and the Tejeda de Tosande. These offer different starting points for planning your trip: routes, the church and nature.

Hiking routes with different connections to the village

Alternative 2 of the Ruta Perazancas de Ojeda to Dehesa de Montejo is 22.5 kilometres long and rejoins the main trail in Dehesa de Montejo. At the entrance to the village, it provides access to the Iglesia de San Pelayo. The distance gives you a specific measure for planning your hike; the connection to the main trail and access to the church also show how the route incorporates the village.

Stage 2 of the Ruta del Carbón de Cok passes through Dehesa de Montejo. It offers a different connection to the village than the Perazancas alternative: there, the distance and the point where it rejoins the main trail are defining features, while here, the route through the village is the specific point of reference. This comparison can help you choose a route based on how it relates to Dehesa.

Yew trees and landscape

Dehesa de Montejo is one of the ten municipalities in the Parque Natural Montaña Palentina. This places the village within the natural park’s wider landscape. Millennia-old yew trees grow in the Valle de Tosande in the Sierra de la Peña. The Tejeda de Tosande is home to yew trees measuring 1.5 metres in diameter and nearly a thousand years old. This gives nature enthusiasts two different points of interest: a named valley and specific details about the trees. The size and age figures bring the ancient yew trees into focus, while the village’s location in the natural park offers a broader landscape setting.

Getting there and starting your hike

There are two stated road routes to Dehesa de Montejo: via the C-627 from Herrera or from Olmos via the PP-2233. You can also travel by train, provided rail services are currently operating. If you plan to take the train, check current services before your trip. You can plan your journey using either of the two road routes or the rail option.

The Senda de la Tejeda de Tosande is signposted and forms part of the public trail network of the Parque Natural de la Montaña Palentina. It begins at a car park beside the road between Cervera de Pisuerga and Cantoral de la Peña. The car park gives you a specific landmark for starting out; the signposts and trail network help you get your bearings. As trail conditions can vary, it is worth checking them before setting off.

Discover more destinations: Brañosera, Osorno, Ampudia, Melgar De Yuso, Herrera de Pisuerga, Vidrieros, Santibañez De La Peña, Valenoso

For the broader travel overview: Palencia.