Somolinos Lagoon

The Laguna de Somolinos is a mountain lagoon located in the surroundings of Atienza, in the Sierra de Pela, although the enclave belongs to the term of Somolinos, very close to the CM-110 road and just over a kilometer from the village. It is a wetland of karstic-travertine origin, formed by the damming of the waters of the Manadero river by means of a travertine dam, which explains its geological and scenic uniqueness. It is a small but very characteristic freshwater area, with an approximate surface of 3.8 hectares and an average depth of 12 meters. Its main interest lies in the contrast between the sheet of water, the aridity of the environment and the sandstone and travertine formations that surround it, in addition to its value as a microhabitat for mountain flora and fauna. The lagoon stands out for maintaining fairly stable water throughout the year and for feeding the source of the Bordova River. This stability favors an unusual humid environment in this area of northeastern Guadalajara, where the landscape is harsh, high and subject to cold winters, with frequent snow in the mountains. Its relevance is also of environmental protection: it is part of the protected area Sierra de Pela and Somolinos lagoon, recognized for its geological, geomorphological and ecological values. For the visitor, it is of interest for its easy access, its reading of the landscape and the possibility of walking through it in an environment of high natural value and low human alteration.