Viewpoint
Balcón de Pilatos viewpoint
Balcón de Pilatos is a viewpoint on the Dehesa de los Olmos trail (PR-CU 104), in the Serranía de Cuenca Natural Park. It is reached by a spur from the path leading from Fuente de la Tía Perra picnic area towards Casas del Cerviñuelo and Casa de los Olmos, among pines, Portuguese oaks, junipers and maples.
- Viewpoint
- PR-CU 104
- Dehesa de los Olmos
- Cerviñuelo
Along the Cerviñuelo path
From Fuente de la Tía Perra, the PR-CU 104, a PR (short-distance trail), heads north to Casas del Cerviñuelo, a former forestry house now providing accommodation, and turns west towards Casa de los Olmos. The spur to Balcón de Pilatos branches off on this stretch.
The woodland consists of pine, Portuguese oak, juniper and maple, mountain species adapted to cold. In the Dehesa de los Olmos, maples and Portuguese oaks form a dehesa (wood pasture) for livestock, turning red in autumn.
Plan your visit
Before you travel
The full trail is 14.5 km long, with a short variant through Rincón del Boñigar. Las Majadas, 11 km away, is the nearest village with services.
Combine with
The Las Librerías viewpoint, on the same route.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get there?
On the PR-CU 104 from Fuente de la Tía Perra: the trail heads towards Casas del Cerviñuelo, and the spur to Balcón de Pilatos branches off on the way to Casa de los Olmos.
Carry on from here
Where it is
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Reference villages: Poyatos · Las Majadas · Arcos de la Sierra · Portilla.
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Where the data on this page come from
- Name
- Rewilding España source consulted, 4 October 2026
- Location
- Rewilding España source consulted, 4 October 2026
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