PR-CU 113: Ruta cicloturista de Zafrilla

Where to start

In Zafrilla, heading north.

The route

It follows Estrecho de la Hoz and the Zafrilla river valley upstream and, via Cañada de las Fuentes, crosses a saddle to the old rento of Casa del Cura, an isolated farmstead in the hills, a vast meadow with a shelter. It crosses another saddle into the Veredilla valley and finally climbs to Alto del Osos, above 1,700 m, with very broad views. A long descent returns to the village through a little-known part of the Serranía.

Higher up, the stony slopes have Spanish junipers and clumps of savin juniper; from the rim of Umbría del Oso there are views of Prado Redondo, Recloba and Tierras Viejas.

Difficulty and time

Circular, 28 km and 648 m of elevation gain, over 6 hours on foot according to Senderos de Cuenca. Rated difficult by Senderos de Cuenca and the regional government; the Park map gives moderate and the federation easy. Intended chiefly for mountain bikes.

Before you set out

At this altitude weather changes quickly: take water, warm clothing and a map.