River sources, lagoons and rivers of Alto Tajo

Beneath Alto Tajo lies an invisible second landscape: passages and cavities carrying water. It emerges in springs and river sources, sometimes spectacularly, feeding lagoons and rivers.

Types of water you will see

Explore Rivers and catchments to understand their relationships. The Tagus, Gallo and Hoz Seca link Albarracín’s headwaters with Molina and the canyon; Arandilla, Bullones and Salado trace smaller branches and their memories.

• River sources and springs, where rivers emerge from rock.
• Tufa lagoons, dammed by rock barriers built by water itself.
• Salt lagoons, rare in the mountains, associated with salt-bearing rocks.
• Rivers such as the Tagus, Gallo, Cabrillas and Hoz Seca.

Traces to keep reading

These places connect the theme with the territory’s stories. Choose a trace and open its page to follow the story.

• Taravilla Lagoon: Link with Salto de Poveda.
• La Salobreja Lagoon: Walk through Orea’s mountains.
• Source of the Cuervo: Explore these headwaters on a separate outing.