The best cycling routes around La Plana de Utiel-Requena

The starting point of the GR-238 trail in El Rebollar is located next to an information sign that clearly marks the beginning of the route, accompanied by benches for resting and a fountain, creating a small space designed for hikers to prepare, consult information about the Route and refresh themselves before venturing along the path that continues between vineyards and hills typical of the region.

In the village of Villar de Olmos, there is a traditional fountain with a washhouse that, when built in the early 20th century, was the main source of water for the inhabitants before running water reached the village. It still flows today.

Historic sight and view point. Gravel

Nice view of Siete Aguas. Depending on the season, the almond trees are in bloom, and different types of flowers.

The cycling trip continues along the rural path of the Ruta de la Lana and passes through El Rebollar, an old inn on the Camino Real in Valencia. The slides follow one another among holm oak forests, Aleppo pine groves and vineyard plantations until the final climb towards Siete Aguas begins, on the A-3 service road. The Nature Trail passes through an uncomfortable little tunnel under the highway, then crosses the high-speed train bridge and continues along a path with a lot of stones that can put in trouble those who carry long distances on their bike. The descent to the town is also delicate due to the loose surface. The “Turia sector” of the Natural Trail ends in Siete Aguas. The route to Pedralba, in the Turia valley, has several non-cyclable sections for gravel bikes and we turn around in this beautiful town of Hoya de Buñol-Chiva, famous for the springs that flow in the municipality, such as the fountains of the Papan, of the Gota, of the Apetito, of the Tejería or the great symbol of the town, the popular Fuente de los Siete Caños, in the center of the urban area. The return from Siete Aguas to the highway is recommended along the road to avoid the stone path. And then to Requena along the same route, following the red milestones of the Turia-Cabriel Natural Trail through El Rebollar and the Magro River valley.

The cycling trip continues along the rural path of the Ruta de la Lana and passes through El Rebollar, an old inn on the Camino Real in Valencia. The slides follow one another among holm oak forests, Aleppo pine groves and vineyard plantations until the final climb towards Siete Aguas begins, on the A-3 service road. The Nature Trail passes through an uncomfortable little tunnel under the highway, then crosses the high-speed train bridge and continues along a path with a lot of stones that can put in trouble those who carry long distances on their bike. The descent to the town is also delicate due to the loose surface. The “Turia sector” of the Natural Trail ends in Siete Aguas. The route to Pedralba, in the Turia valley, has several non-cyclable sections for gravel bikes and we turn around in this beautiful town of Hoya de Buñol-Chiva, famous for the springs that flow in the municipality, such as the fountains of the Papan, of the Gota, of the Apetito, of the Tejería or the great symbol of the town, the popular Fuente de los Siete Caños, in the center of the urban area. The return from Siete Aguas to the highway is recommended along the road to avoid the stone path. And then to Requena along the same route, following the red milestones of the Turia-Cabriel Natural Trail through El Rebollar and the Magro River valley.

This ancient bridge appears to have been damaged during a flood and may have been neglected due to the current unimportance of the path across the river. The old wheeled road passed through here.

Near Siete Aguas are the remains of this undated aqueduct. Due to the type of construction, it could be a Roman work.