Route · Megina
Sendero 12: Trail 12: the Cabrillas River route (Megina)
Circular route of around 7.9 km and 3 hours from Megina, moderate difficulty. Leaves along the track to the hermitage and fountain, climbs between cliffs, crosses the Cabrillas River over a bridge, returning along the riverbank with a seasonal ford.
Lands and landscapes
From here, follow the memory of the territory
These readings connect Trail 12: the Cabrillas River route (Megina) with the history, work, and villages around it.
- Code
- Sendero 12
- Distance
- 7.9 km
- Elevation gain
- 198 m
- Duration
- 3 h
- Trail type
- Circular
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Altitude
- 1,208 m
Walking duration without transfers or stops. Difficulty rated according to the official source; verify its conditions and notices. “Easy” does not imply wheelchair or stroller accessibility.
- Sendero 12
- Circular, moderate difficulty
- Cabrillas canyon
- River ford
- Formerly SL PNAT 7
The route
Departs from Megina along the track towards the village hermitage and fountain, an excellent spot to fill water bottles. The track climbs between sheer rock cliffs to a junction marking the start of the loop: take the right branch. After crossing the Cabrillas River over a bridge and climbing a concreted slope, turn left, enter the pine woods, and a footpath leads back to the water’s edge.
The ford
Here you must ford the river. In summer it poses no difficulty; during high-water periods it can prove tricky. Afterward, path and track close the loop, returning to the village along the initial track.
Look up
The crags and rock pinnacles of the canyon host numerous birds of prey: bring binoculars.
Before you set out
Carry water, mountain footwear, and download the GPS track in advance: mobile reception is absent in many areas. Check the forecast on Today in the Alto Tajo and the official trail sheet for notices and closures, and respect seasonal restrictions during raptor breeding periods.
Official route · Parque Natural del Alto Tajo (Junta de Castilla-La Mancha). Description, track and notices on the official guide. Before setting out, verify there whether changes or closures apply.
Location
● Reference point · ● Villages · ● Places · ━ Simplified official route
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Reference villages: Megina · Pinilla de Molina · Peralejos de las Truchas · Terzaga.
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