El Alto Tajo in gravel

Large gorges, turquoise waters, towns with history and a privileged environment to enjoy nature and visit the karst geomorphology. I suggest you pedal along this spectacular Route that runs through the Alto Tajo Natural Park, in the province of Guadalajara.

The start and end point of the route is Molina de Aragón. It is a very interesting town of medieval origin, head of the region, which offers a wide variety of accommodation and restaurants. I recommend a visit to its historic center with its Jewish quarter and the huge castle that presides over it.

In total, the route is 120 kilometers long and 1750 meters of elevation gain. It can be done in a single day. I recommend that if you have time, do it in two stages so you can enjoy it without rushing: the first to Peralejos de las Truchas and the second, back to Molina de Aragón.

The route runs through large dry farming fields until reaching the town of Taravilla. From there you will ascend to the wooded hills and passes to end up descending to Peralejo de las Truchas, the conceptual halfway point of the trip, where you can rest and recharge before entering the Tajo canyons, the most impressive part of the Route.

This second part takes place mostly on good tracks, a small section of non-cyclable path and a last section on a quiet road.

Upon reaching the San Pedro bridge, you will leave the Tagus River to take and go up the Gallo River canyon, until you return to Molina de Aragón.

I recommend that you make a stop to visit the sanctuary of the Virgen de la Hoz and, if you have time, walk up to the La Hoz viewpoint: a perfect ending to the trip.

It is very cold here in winter. It is one of the coldest areas of the Iberian Peninsula, so I recommend you come in the less hot parts of the summer.