PR-CU 93: Ruta de la Herrería de Santa Cristina

Where to start

In Carrascosa, beside the washhouse, along the traditional Santa Cristina path.

The route

It links the village with its hamlet, Herrería de Santa Cristina, and Infiernillo power station, along a track with large changes of level. It passes Los Pimpollos and enters pine forest. On the long descent are two viewpoints: Peña del Águila, above Hoz Somera, and Rocines, overlooking Hoz de Tragavivos, Estrecho de Guijarro and Molino de Chincha reservoir.

After crossing Hoz Somera, the path climbs to skirt Cercas de Ganga and descends again towards the first houses of La Herrería.

Difficulty and time

Linear, 9.7 km, difficult. The return begins with a steep climb.

Before you set out

Its status is unclear: the Senderos de Cuenca register lists it as active and the federation’s list as withdrawn; the federation also gives 19 km and moderate difficulty. Check before going.

In summer there is little shade: start early and take water.