Attractions and Places To See around Villarroya De Los Pinares - Top 17

We also find numerous interesting buildings scattered throughout the rest of the municipality. For example, the castle of El Cid (11th-12th century), the fortified farm of La Torre. Also several hermitages such as those of Loreto (1648), Santa Bárbara (1715), San Cristóbal (around 1500) and Buen Suceso, in short, definitely worth a visit.

Fortanete offers incredible views and is surrounded by two rugged mountain ranges: the Sierra de la Cañada and the Tarrascón-Las Las Lastras mountain ranges. The natural environment is mainly dominated by high, cool pastures and especially by the extensive and well-preserved winter pine forests.

The geodesic vertex called Peñarroya points 2028.228 m with respect to the base of the observation pillar, but it sits on two bodies of stone masonry. Altitude of the bodies of the order of 10 or 11 meters in total. LIDAR data confirm a ground level elevation of 2017 m. Peñarroya is a chromotoponym that refers to the color of the rocks that make up the mountain. The spelling in the Spanish language is Peñarroya and in the Aragonese language Penyarroya or Peñarroya depending on the spelling chosen for the palatal nasal. The origin of the toponym is quite clear. It combines the common noun peña, from the Latin PĭNNAM, 'battlement', with the adjective RŭBEŭS, -A, -UM 'blond'. The toponym reflects the reddish hue of the terrain. The spelling Penya (in addition to others such as Penna or Peña) is included in many medieval texts in Aragon. For example, in 1448 to designate the summit of the mountain range (of Peña) that rises above Sos del Rey Católico on the border, then, with the kingdom of Navarra.

It is located southwest of Collado de la Gitana, accessible via a dirt track and surrounded by forests. If you are interested in exploring the area, you can consider the LA CHAPARRILLA REFUGIO – FUEN ROYA – LAS LAVADERAS WATERFALL Route. This hiking route will take you through impressive landscapes in the Hoya del Colmillo region, Aragon. Enjoy nature and tranquility in this beautiful corner of Spain! 🏞️

Located in the Sierra de Gúdar and very close to the Valdelinares ski resort, we find this mountain refuge at an altitude of more than 1800 meters next to the path (GR 8) and the passing area of the popular bikepacking route Montañas Vacías . We will find a fireplace for the colder winter months.

Fortanete, located at 1353 meters above sea level, is an Aragonese town and municipality, a beautiful town nestled in the Teruel Maestrazgo. Without a doubt, it is worth visiting (the tourist office is located in the Town Hall) the town, the Roman bridge, the bakery and the wood oven. The origin of the town of Fortanete, as it is known today, dates back to the Middle Ages

A few kilometers from the Valdelinares ski resort is this panoramic point with very beautiful views of the entire valley and the interior of Teruel. The built turret allows you to climb above the 2028 masl of the top and to be able to have 360 degree panoramic views without obstacles ahead.

In the Sierra de Gúdar and very close to the Valdelinares ski station is this mountain refuge at more than 1800 meters above sea level. Located next to the GR 8 long-distance trail and the Montañas Vacías bikepacking route, its location is very strategic and it has a fireplace for the cold months and is in acceptable condition.