Routes from the square
Almost all of Chulilla’s trails start and finish at Plaza de la Baronía. You can leave the car all weekend.
In Chulilla
| Route | Distance and time | Level | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanging bridges (Pantaneros or Los Calderones) | ~10 km there and back to the reservoir; there’s a ~5 km loop | Moderate | Two bridges rebuilt in 2013; the first, 15 m above the river |
| SL-CV 74 El Charco Azul | 3.7 km circular · 1 h 05 · +80 m | Easy | The Turia’s pool by the Salto weir |
| SL-CV 72 Las Cuevas – La Peñeta | 1.1 km circular · 40 min · +130 m | Easy | La Peñeta viewpoint; there are sections with ropes and steps |
| SL-CV 71 Fuente Lebrillico – La Muela | 3.5 km circular · 1 h 10 · +210 m | Moderate | La Cruz viewpoint, on the ridge of La Muela; the first kilometre is steep |
| Up to the castle | Short, from the village | Easy | The walled enclosure and the canyon views |
| Rock paintings of the Falfiguera ravine | Signposted turn-off | Moderate | World Heritage rock art |
| El Frailecico and the Gollizno and Tesoro caves | ~8 km | Moderate to hard | Caves and ravines; bring a torch for the Tesoro Cave |
| PR-CV 77 Chulilla – Sot de Chera | 5.5 km linear · 2 h 10 · +415 m | Moderate | A traverse to the neighbouring village |
A short drive away
| Route | Details | Where | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-CV 92 Peña Cortada aqueduct | 13.9 km circular · 4 h 35 · +550 m | Chelva and Calles | Arches, tunnels and the Roman cut through the rock |
| Las Toscas | Short walk from the car park | Sot de Chera | Tufa waterfalls and pools |
Distances, times and ascents for the SL-CV and PR-CV routes are from the official FEMECV route sheets. The rest are approximate.
The bridges from the air
The hanging bridges route from a drone, in the Comunitat Valenciana video.
Route map
From the square to the Charco Azul, the hanging bridges and the Loriguilla dam, with the viewpoints and car parks.
- Charco Azul viewpoint
- Hanging bridges
- Loriguilla dam
- La Cruz viewpoint
- Chulilla Castle
- Rock paintings (Falfiguera ravine)
- Hanging Bridges Route
- Path
- Track
- Car park (yellow: paid)
Map data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Approximate map: it doesn't replace the waymarks or the guidebook.
Don’t miss
The hanging bridge
Cross the Turia 15 metres up on the route opened by the reservoir workers in the 1950s.
Pantaneros route
El Charco Azul
The Turia’s most famous pool, between sheer walls. In summer, check swimming conditions before you go.
3.7 km · easy
The Charco Azul viewpoint
The view from above the canyon, at the start of the route.
As you leave the village
The canyon walkway
Walk above the river on the wooden walkway, with climbers on the walls.
Los Calderones
La Peñeta viewpoint
From here you can see El Frailecico, the Gollizno Cave and the castle.
1.1 km · SL-CV 72
The Peña Cortada aqueduct
Roman arches and tunnels cut into the rock, between Chelva and Calles.
PR-CV 92 · 13.9 km
Before you set off
- Access to the natural area: the 2019 municipal by-law sets a fee of €1 per person to enter the Los Calderones Natural Area (hanging bridges). Under-10s, over-65s and registered residents are exempt. Confirm the fee at the tourist office.
- Parking: at weekends the car parks fill up early. Arrive before nine or come on a weekday.
- Heat and water: in summer walk early and bring water; there’s little shade. Access may close without warning due to fire risk or after heavy rain.
- With children and dogs: the bridges aren’t for anyone with vertigo and aren’t suitable for pushchairs. Dogs must always be on a lead.
- Tourist office: Calle de las Eras, s/n · 961 657 979. Drop in before you start.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most famous hike in Chulilla?
The hanging bridges route, also called the Pantaneros or Los Calderones route: about 5 km to the bridges and about 10 km there and back to the Loriguilla reservoir, moderate and about 3 hours in total.
Do you have to pay to do the hanging bridges hike?
The 2019 municipal by-law sets a fee of €1 per person to enter the Los Calderones Natural Area. Under-10s, over-65s and registered residents are exempt. Confirm the fee at the tourist office.
Which hikes in Chulilla are easy to do with children?
The Charco Azul (SL-CV 74: 3.7 km circular, 1 h 05, +80 m), Las Cuevas – La Peñeta (1.1 km, about 40 min, with sections with ropes and steps) and the walk up to the castle. The hanging bridges aren’t for anyone who suffers from vertigo and aren’t suitable for pushchairs.
Where do the hikes in Chulilla start?
Almost all of them start and finish at Plaza de la Baronía, in the centre of the village, so you can leave your car parked all weekend.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, always on a lead.
Where should I park for the hikes?
In the car parks at the entrances to the village. At weekends they fill up early: arrive before nine or come on a weekday.
Can you hike in Chulilla in summer?
Yes, but walk early and take water, because there’s little shade. Access to the natural area can be closed without warning due to fire risk or after heavy rain.
Sleep where the routes begin
When you arrive, we'll give you information on routes and activities in the area.
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Apartment La Muela 1
200 m from the main car park
- 5 guests
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathroom
- 65 m²
Two bedrooms with two beds each, a living-dining room open to the kitchen and a work corner with good Wi-Fi.
from 90 € / nightSunday to Thursday · 2-night minimum
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Apartment La Muela 2
Balcony with views of the Turia canyon
- 5 guests
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathroom
- 65 m²
Second floor with a balcony over the Turia canyon, two bedrooms, a living room and an equipped kitchen.
from 90 € / nightSunday to Thursday · 2-night minimum
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Apartment La Muela 3
Private terrace with views of the castle and the canyon
- 3 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom
- 55 m²
Third floor with a private terrace and views of the castle and the canyon, next to the main car park.
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Rural cottage La Cambreta
Terrace with castle views
- 3 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom
- 55 m²
A former farm storehouse restored in 2020: two small floors and a terrace facing the castle.
