La Hoz Ravine

The Barranco de la Hoz is a limestone ravine of the Sierra de Albarracín, in the municipality of Albarracín, although the access and the best known visitable section are articulated from the nearby towns of Calomarde and Frías de Albarracín. It is dug by the Blanco or Fuente del Berro river, which has carved a narrow canyon between Jurassic rocks and very vertical walls, within the mountainous landscape of the Sistema Ibérico of Teruel. Its main interest is in the relief: a fluvial lace of strong landscape value, with walkways, stairs and bridges installed to cross the interior of the gorge and to observe closely the riverbed, the cliffs and the riverside vegetation. From the upper part, the trail also allows you to contemplate the gorge from natural viewpoints and understand the depth of the ravine and its geological modeling. The site is part of the Sierra de Albarracín, a mountain territory highly appreciated for its combination of nature, trails and rural heritage. The area is integrated in the Cultural Park of Albarracín and in the protected landscape environment of the region, which reinforces its environmental and informative value. It is a particularly interesting resource for visitors looking for hiking, geology and landscape, rather than just a passing point.