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Hermitage of San Lorenzo (Checa): pilgrimage into Sierra Molina
The 18th-century hermitage of San Lorenzo is the most remote chapel belonging to Checa, located in Sierra Molina, the wildest and least inhabited sector of the Park. It is a rectangular masonry building whitewashed inside and out. The saint's image remains year-round, visited by an annual pilgrimage on 10 August. Traversed by stage 2 of the GR-113.
Lands and landscapes
From here, follow the memory of the territory
These readings connect Hermitage of San Lorenzo (Checa): pilgrimage into Sierra Molina with the history, work, and villages around it.
- Municipality
- Checa
- Province
- Guadalajara
- 18th century
- 10 August pilgrimage
- Sierra Molina
- GR-113
Kilometres of highland silence
Reaching San Lorenzo requires traversing Sierra Molina through kilometres of unbroken quiet. It is the most remote chapel of Checa and one of the most isolated shrines in the entire Natural Park.
The hermitage
Erected in the 18th century, it features a rectangular plan spanning two levels, built of local rubble masonry with dressed ashlar stones at corners, doorway, and windows, whitewashed inside and out. The carving of Saint Lawrence is kept on site throughout the year.
The pilgrimage
Every 10 August, on the feast of Saint Lawrence, villagers undertake a communal pilgrimage to celebrate outdoor mass. The hermitage lies along stage 2 of the GR-113, Tagus Natural Trail.
Location
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Location diagram. Detailed map with tracks and names loads on zoom.
Approximate position: village centre.
Reference villages: Checa · Chequilla · Alcoroches · Orea.
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