Are you looking for a unique nature experience, far from the crowds? In Spain there are many trails to discover and this is one of them. It is considered one of the most beautiful in the country and offers spectacular landscapes. If you are passionate about trail running and want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, this route is perfect for you.
The Ebron Strait, one of the most beautiful trails
The reference brand for the promotion of hiking destinations “The most beautiful trails in Spain » includes in its list the itinerary of Strait of Ebron. The river that gives its name to this trail is a tributary of the Turia River and is located in the province of Teruel in the autonomous community of Aragon between the Montes Universales and the Sierra de Javalambre.
He the path is linear and follows the course of the Ebron through the towns of Tormón and the Raven. This route invites you to explore its straits through metal walkways anchoring rock walls. From them you can look into the abyss from the highest part of the route.
This tour has some 6 kilometers long, an estimated duration of 2 and a half hours and medium difficulty. The first section of the trail is fluvial and follows the river. The second gains height and becomes a mid-mountain trail.
As for the vegetation, in the first part you will observe poplars, poplars and reeds while in the second, the protagonists are the junipers and black pines. In this last area you can also see groves of rosemary and gorse.
Concerning the fauna, the presence of wild boars, badgers, foxes and birds of prey such as owls and eagles. It is also common for you to encounter common crows for the tour.
The highlights of this hiking route are the Canamar Strait and the natural bridges under which the Ebron passes. The most striking is the Fonseca Natural Bridge. Finally, you will see a spectacular waterfall about 20 meters high called Calicanto Waterfall.
Where does the Ebron Strait route begin?
The start of the trail is in a picnic area located at Hoya Well. To get there, you have to take a track that starts from the town of El Cuervo.
Another option is to leave the car parked in this town near the Los Chorros picnic area and access the track via the botanical path that crosses the orchards. Several trails start from the Pozo de la Hoya picnic area. The one you must follow is the one who goes towards Alobras and Tormon.
