Parque Natural del Hayedo de Tejera Negra A vestige of times
passed The beech trees of Tejera Negra were planted in remote
times, when the climate was colder and more humid than it is
now. Nowadays, these trees find shelter in shady valleys and
northern slopes, with fog, wind, rain and very little sun.
Hayedo de Tejera Negra Nature Reserve is situated to the north-
east of Guadalajara province, in the township of Cantalojas. It
is delimited by the rivers Lillas and Zarzas. The Reserve's
microclimate, together with its isolation, has enabled the
preservation of the beech groves which give it its name. Apart
from the beech trees, you can encounter other protected species,
namely the yew, holly, birch, oak , hazel or pine. The
undergrowth consists of heather, broom and thickets. The most
characteristic fauna of Hayedo de Tejera Negra are the daytime
birds of prey: golden eagle, red kite and goshawk. Roe deer, the
fox, wild cat, marten, badger, weasel, wild boar and nocturnal
birds of prey, for example the tawny o