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Valeria – Roman city ruins – Gritos River Gorge loop from Valera de Abajo

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Valeria – Roman city ruins – Gritos River Gorge loop from Valera de Abajo

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Valeria – Roman city ruins – Gritos River Gorge loop from Valera de Abajo

05:06

18.4km

340m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Plaza Mayor (Valeria)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Plaza Mayor of Valeria is an emblematic place in the heart of this historic town. Surrounded by buildings of interest, it is a meeting point for visitors and locals. …

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10.7 km

Valeria Visitor Center

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The Valeria Visitor Centre is located at Calle Castrum Altum 2, Valeria. This centre offers a permanent exhibition on Roman construction techniques and has a shop selling publications and souvenirs …

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10.8 km

Valeria – ruins of the Roman city

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Valeria is a Roman city located in the province of Cuenca (Castilla-La Mancha), in the municipality of Las Valeras, on the gorge of the Gritos River. It is one of …

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10.9 km

The Roman city of Valeria is a fascinating archaeological site located in the province of Cuenca, about 30 km from the city. Founded in the 1st century BC, Valeria offers a unique insight into Roman urban planning and engineering.🚶‍♀️😎🌄

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11.0 km

Fascinum

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The fascinum or fascinus is the personification of the divine phallus in the magic and religion of Ancient Rome. It was used as an amulet to protect against the evil …

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11.3 km

Hermitage and Necropolis

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The Hermitage of St. Catherine and the Necropolis in the Roman town of Valeria are two historical sites of great interest. The hermitage, dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria, is …

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11.5 km

Halcón Viewpoint

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Mirador del Halcón in Valeria is a spectacular observation point offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. It is located on a hiking route that also includes the Roman Bridge of Valeria and the archaeological site of Valeria Ciudad Romana.🚶‍♀️😎🌄🐶

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13.1 km

Gritos River Gorge

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Joining the towns of Valeria and Valera de Abajo, this marvelous path runs along the gorge of the Gritos river through a dreamlike landscape. With a total length of about …

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18.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.41 km

6.34 km

1.71 km

935 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

1.71 km

697 m

253 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (850 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Valeria – Roman city ruins – Gritos River Gorge loop from Valera de Abajo

Plaza Mayor (Valeria)

Valeria Visitor Center

Valeria – ruins of the Roman city