The best MTB trails around Nogueruelas

The Fuente de la Salud (Health Fountain) in Olba (Teruel) is a charming natural spot, highly valued by hikers and visitors seeking tranquility, nature, and pure water. It is a natural spring located in a wooded setting next to the Mijares River, surrounded by native vegetation. It is part of a highly accessible circular hiking route, ideal for all fitness levels. The spring's water is known for its purity and freshness, and has traditionally been attributed with health-giving properties.

The tour begins at the hermitage of San Antonio and follows a path that passes over a small wooden bridge and a waterfall. The cave is protected to preserve its vegetation and the geological formations that have taken millions of years to form.

The Cueva de La Tosca is located near Villahermosa del Río, in the province of Castellón. It is a natural cave formed by water erosion, where you can see impressive limestone formations such as stalagmites and stalactites. The route to the cave is ideal for families, as it is not very complicated and offers spectacular views of the natural environment.

The Charles IV Bridge in Olba is a historic structure that crosses the Mijares River. This bridge, built in the 18th century, is known for its stone architecture and its importance in connecting local routes. Originally, it had four arches, but two of them were destroyed during the Civil War. The bridge is a highlight on several hiking trails, such as the one from Olba to Fuente los Pertegaces. This circular route allows you to enjoy the natural beauty of the valley and other points of interest such as the Salud aqueduct.

This aqueduct, which has a length of 8 km, provided water to several important districts of Olba and its urban centre. The aqueduct is made up of a masonry road attached to a rocky cliff, with small arches to overcome ravines or rocky outcrops. Although it originally had four arches, today only one complete arch and the base of another remain. It is a popular place for hiking, offering routes that allow you to explore both the aqueduct and the surrounding landscapes.

When passing along the road that goes from the highway from Teruel to Olba, a couple of kilometers before this town, an aqueduct appears on a curve, just in front of the start of the road that leads to the village of Los Ramones. There is an information panel and from there a short path starts that leads to the fountain of the same name. The fountain, small and discreet, is on the left bank of the Rubielos River, which upstream from the fountain is enclosed forming narrow narrows.

One of the most notable characteristics of the municipality and that draws the most attention is the dispersion of its population centers. Throughout the valley, groups of houses of various sizes are distributed. The largest is the core of Olba, itself. But we also find the following neighborhoods or villages: Los Lucas, Los Ibáñez Bajos, la Tosca, los Ramones, los Pertegaces, los Villanuevas, los Giles, Casa Bolea, el Casucho, la Artiga, los Ibáñez Altos, la Hoya Ramos, los Tarragones , the Tarrasones, the Moya, the Villagrasas, the Peñablanca, the Barranco del Lobo... among others. The so-called "upper neighborhoods" far from the river and located in the mountains are currently abandoned, with some exceptions. The neighborhoods receive the surnames of the first Christian settlers. Although the name of the neighborhood "Los Ramones" has nothing to do in its origins with the rock band of the same name, the traffic signs with the name of the neighborhood have been the subject of various thefts, presumably as "souvenirs" of the band.

The Rubielos River flows through a picturesque landscape and offers opportunities to enjoy nature. The Fuente de la Salud is located on the left bank of the Rubielos River. It is a small and discreet fountain, but its location is charming. To access the fountain, you can walk from the bridge, approximately 150 meters away. Upstream from the source, the river is narrowed, forming narrow narrows, which adds to its natural appeal.