Be in contact with the nature, breathe fresh air, disconnect from daily stress and escape from day to day. There are many ways to break the monotony, however, there is a route capable of making us disconnect from everything -literally-. The Sierra de Albarracín offers us endless plans, however its routes (by car or on foot) are perfect for a plan with family or friends.
Located between the Spanish autonomous communities of Aragón, Castilla-La Mancha and Comunidad Valenciana, this mountain range extends over 60 kilometers, so its excursions are very varied (and can last days, if we want it).
Routes by car through the Sierra de Albarracín
If you are one of those who loves to drive and wants to escape through the Sierra de Albarracín in a comfortable way, here are several routes that will take us to the most magical and beautiful places in this place.
- Sea of pines and rivers of stone. This route will take us through Orihuela, Bronchales and Noguera. It is a high altitude route in which we can find amazing landscapes such as the stone rivers, the Noguera lagoon, potholes and sinkholes or the majestic pine forests of Bronchales and Orihuela. Nature in its purest form.
- Route of the castles. We will visit Bronchales, Monterde de Albarracín, Pozondón, Ródenas and Peracense. We will get to know the castles of the Sierra such as the castle of Peracense. This route is perfect for lovers of medieval stories.
- The landscapes of transhumance. This route invites us to enter surprising landscapes such as spectacular valleys or the sources of the Tagus, Turia and Cabriel rivers. We will pass through Villar del Cobo, Griegos, Guadalaviar and Frías de Albarracín.
- Salt ravines. Passing through Royuela, Calomarde, Frías de Albarracín and Moscardón, we will visit the famous Calomarde waterfall, the Frías chasm, fountains and streams that merge with valleys and ravines.
- The Cabriel and the Jabalón River. It is a complete route that passes through Terriente, El Vallecillo, Toril, Masegoso, Jabaloyas and Valdecuenca. This option goes into the southern part of the Sierra de Albarracín. If we choose this option, we will visit the San Pedro waterfall, the Ojos del Cabriel (where the water emanates from the ground forming the so-called eyes), Mount Jabalón or the juniper groves of Saldón and Valdecuenca.
- border lands. We will visit the municipalities of Rubiales and Tormón. If what you are looking for is to enjoy nature, water and the pine forests of the rodeno, this route has been created for you.
- Romans and resin. Visiting Gea de Albarracín, Albarracín (one of the most beautiful villages) and Bezas, this route is the most complete. Combining nature and a very broad cultural legacy, we will enjoy all the charms that the Sierra de Albarracín hides.
- Ravines and magical valleys. This route will take us to discover Tramacastilla, Villar del Cobo and Torres. This option is perfect for all those lovers of slow driving and who want to enjoy every corner.
Hiking routes through the Sierra de Albarracín
If you are one of those who likes to feel nature in its purest form while doing sports, these hiking trails are perfect for a different plan. Thematic, multi-stage or circular routes can be made, with the intention that some of the options adapt to our tastes.
- From Bronchales to Masegoso. It is a 40 km journey that can be divided into up to six stages. It passes through Bronchales, Noguera, Tramacastilla, Calomarde, Moscardón, Terriente and Masegoso.
- From Rubiales to Orihuela. A route of 64 km of crossing. It goes from Rubiales to Orihuela del Tremedal passing through Bezas, Albarracín, Monterde and Bronchales, crossing several of the most interesting places in the Sierra de Albarracín.
- From Orihuela to Rubiales. A total of 87.8 km with 3,800 meters of accumulated elevation gain, passing through several of the most picturesque landscapes of the Sierra.
Main photo | Ben Maxwell
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