Laguna de los Cedazos: the largest in the River Moscas complex

Laguna de los Cedazos

Laguna de los Cedazos is the largest lake in the River Moscas lake complex in Fuentes: a micro-reserve of around 125 hectares, designated in 2010, with eleven dolines opened by water in gypsum terrain, nine holding permanent water. A waymarked 6.5 km interpretive trail of very low difficulty reaches it, passing all the lakes.

Water that dissolves the ground

The lakes of Fuentes are unusual in the peninsula because of their geology and the variety of life they support. Groundwater has dissolved the gypsum and opened eleven dolines, nine holding water all year. The latest opened in 2009, at Los Ojos de la Corva. All connect underground and have different depths.

The largest

Laguna de los Cedazos is the largest in the group. Laguna Negra is on the same route; Mohorte and Las Zomas lie to the north, beside the village, and Los Ojos de la Corva, five lakes, to the south. Water drains through the River Moscas, which joins the Júcar near Cuenca.

Plan your visit

The interpretive trail starts in Fuentes: around 6.5 km, waymarked and very easy, passing all the lakes as far as La Negra and Los Cedazos.

Before you travel

Do not enter the water. Littering, disturbing animals, damaging plants, lighting fires and sleeping outdoors are prohibited. Keep dogs on leads.

Combine with

In the village, the Lo Hueco centre and the replica of the titanosaur Epi.

Frequently asked questions

What is the River Moscas lake complex?

A group of eleven dolines, nine with permanent water, formed as groundwater dissolved the gypsum terrain. It covers around 125 ha and has been a micro-reserve since 2010. All the lakes connect underground and have different depths.

What rules apply?

Littering, disturbing animals, damaging plants or trees, lighting fires and sleeping outdoors are prohibited. Dogs may be taken on leads.

Where it is