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Barranco de la Hoz

Carretera Virgen de la Hoz, Corduente, Castilla-La Mancha

Description

The Barranco de la Hoz is a canyon carved by the Gallo River in the Alto Tajo natural park in the Spanish Province of Guadalajara, roughly mid-way between Zaragoza and Madrid. The visible reddish rocks are mainly made of a conglomerate of stones and quartzite grains. The predominant vegetation is the pine forest followed by birches, poplars, and ash trees. The trail to the various viewpoints starts from the Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Hoz, a Catholic temple built in Romanesque style in the 13th century.

Access & Transport

The sanctuary of the Virgen de la Hoz is located in the town of Ventosa, about 2km south from Corduente where the information center is located. The closest town is Molina de Aragón, about 10km away. Driving is the only practical way of getting there and it is a 2h journey to either Madrid or Zaragoza.

Instructions & Recommendations

We recommend wearing proper footwear and taking some water with you. The activity can be combined with a visit to Molina de Aragón (reviewed separately)

Meta review

There aren't many reviews available online but those who have made the trip are thrilled by the views, describing them alternatively as fantastic, impressive and magnificent. As for the sanctuary, it is "startling"!

Environmental & Social

Eco-friendly activity. Socially neutral

Conclusion

The ravine with surrounding topology is striking and worth a journey as part of a road trip or in-depth visit of the region; however, we do not think it is so unique (even in Spain) that it warrants a dedicated trip (except for residents of Zaragoza or Madrid area). If you go there, make sure to check out the sanctuary that is carved into the rock.

Key positive

Unusual landscape and rock formations

Not crowded!

Key negative

Time consuming to get to

Suitability

Suitable for all for everybody but best for 6 to 75 years old. The path is not accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Estimated time to walk to the 3 viewpoints / miradors

av. transport time:1h 30m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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