Place
Júcar canyon between Uña and Villalba de la Sierra
Between Uña and Villalba de la Sierra the Júcar runs through a canyon about 11 km long with vertical walls around 200 m high, with springs flowing straight into the river. The Natural Park guide highlights it among the Serranía's most striking escarpments, and Ventano del Diablo, beside the road, overlooks it from high above.
- Canyon
- Júcar
- Uña
- Villalba de la Sierra
- Ventano del Diablo
Eleven kilometres of walls
From Uña to Villalba de la Sierra, the Júcar cuts into a canyon about 11 km long, with vertical walls around 200 m high. Springs emerge from its walls straight into the river, such as Los Baños. The Park guide ranks it with Muela de la Madera among the protected area’s most striking escarpments and cliffs.
Along the cliff edge runs the Salto de Villalba canal, which in 1926 carried river water to the power station.
Plan your visit
Before you travel
There is no trail along the floor. View it from above: Ventano del Diablo stands beside the road, and PR-CU 37, a short-distance trail, climbs from Uña to the cliffs.
Combine with
The Villalba viewpoints and Laguna de Uña.
Frequently asked questions
Where can it be seen from?
The most direct place is Ventano del Diablo, beside the road near Villalba de la Sierra. Other sections can be seen from Uña's cliffs and Villalba's viewpoints.
Carry on from here
Where it is
Where the data on this page come from
- Name
- Turismo de Cuenca / Ayuntamiento de Cuenca source consulted, 4 October 2026
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