Hard Circular route
Alcalá de la Selva, AragónCircular route
Alcalá de la Selva · Aragón 83.5km Distance
8h 22min Duration
1972m Max altitude
e-Bike Type
Hard About this route
The Circular Route of Alcalá de la Selva is a nature and heritage route, perfect for enjoying the landscape of the Sierra de Gúdar. It combines forests, meadows, springs, and viewpoints with the charm of the village and its hermitages, offering a complete experience without great physical demands.
Types of paths:
- Path: 61.2 km
- Road: 10.2 km
- Narrow trail: 9.75 km
- Street: 932 m
- National road: 849 m
- Other routes: 586 m
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Points of interest on the route
Discover unique places to stop and enjoy.
forest Naturaleza Scots pine and juniper forest
Characteristic stretch of the mountain range, with cool shadows and the scent of resin. In autumn, golden tones and the presence of mushrooms stand out.
forest Naturaleza The Atalayuela
Natural elevation located southeast of Alcalá de la Selva, offering one of the best panoramas of the valley and the Sierra de Gúdar. From its summit, the pine forests and the mountains of Valdelinares can be dominated. An ideal point to contemplate the landscape, accessible via a short detour from the route.
castle Edificio Alto de la Gitana
Panoramic hill located south of Alcalá de la Selva. From its 1,740 m, the landscape of pine forests and meadows of the Sierra de Gúdar can be dominated, with views towards Peñarroya and La Atalayuela. Ideal as a point of observation or short detour from the route.
forest Naturaleza The High Chaparral
Area of pines and junipers located southeast of Alcalá de la Selva. Its hills offer views over the valley and the passes of the Sierra de Gúdar, in an environment of great tranquility and natural beauty.
forest Naturaleza El Chaparral Bajo
The Chaparral Bajo is located on the lower slopes of the Chaparral set, southeast of Alcalá de la Selva, just below the Chaparral Alto and closer to the bottom of the valley. It is a transition area between the pine forests and the grasslands, with Mediterranean scrub vegetation (juniper, rosemary, and lavender) and ancient terraces now covered by grass.
castle Edificio Alcalá de la Selva Castle
It is also known as Castle of the Heredia. Cultural Heritage of Aragon It has Muslim origins. It is documented in 1118, when King Alfonso I of Aragon granted it to Lope Juan de Tarazona. In 1174-1175 the Christian reconquest handed it over to the French abbey of the Abbey of the Great Forest.