Lumpiaque between the Jalón and the Huerta

Lumpiaque lies on the left bank of the Jalón and extends across the river plain between the river and the Barranco de Rané. In the Huerta del Jalón near Lumpiaque, the fruit-growing area produces an abundance of fruit. The riverside setting, river plain and fruit growing provide the town with a rural backdrop. Historic buildings, a Roman water system and rock art add to this. Visitors looking to combine landscapes and architectural history when choosing a destination will find different themes here, which can also be explored independently of one another.

Church, Mudéjar Tower and Local Architecture

The Church of San Francisco de Asís was built in the 16th century from rubble masonry and brick, and altered in the 17th and 18th centuries. Its Mudéjar tower has a square floor plan and comprises three sections, two of which belong to the original Mudéjar structure. The two original brick sections feature diamond patterns and pairs of round-arched openings. In 2002, the tower was classified as a listed cultural asset of Aragonese heritage. The building brings together architectural history and protected status.

The Ermita de Santa Bárbara showcases a different kind of religious architecture. It was built in the 18th century and restored in the 20th century. Its floor plan follows a Latin cross: the building has a nave, a slightly projecting transept and a flat apse. Numerous 18th-century buildings shape the streetscape along Calle Muntadas; their characteristic feature is their concave corbelled cornices. The Count of Aranda’s granary adds to this architectural history with its simple rectangular shape. The 18th-century building has two storeys and a gabled roof covered with Arab tiles.

Bodegón, Juncal and Rock Art

The Bodegón is a tunnel cut into gypsum-rich ground that reaches the local water table. At the end of the tunnel, spring water may be visible at certain times of year. The Bodegón’s Roman water system consists of two underground tunnels carved into the rock: one leads to the springs, while the other carries the water outside. This connection to the water continues at the El Juncal recreation area, outside Lumpiaque at the Barranco de Rané. There, barbecue grills and tables surround a pond fed by the Bodegón. Check the condition of the facilities before your visit.

Rock art is also part of Lumpiaque’s cultural heritage. The Chilos area contains rock engravings attributed to the Bronze Age. Chilos II is among the caves and rock shelters with rock art designated as assets of special interest in Aragon. Ojos de Pontil lies on the access road to Rueda de Jalón via Lumpiaque, about one kilometre before Rueda. Confirm the current conditions for the protected area before visiting.

Fruit Growing, Wine History and Festivities

Fruit growing shapes the Huerta del Jalón, and winemaking is also part of Lumpiaque’s history. The San Francisco de Asís cooperative was founded in 1955 to market wine made from produce grown by farmers in Lumpiaque. Its winemaking activities ended around 2012. Before then, it produced three types of wine—Crianza, red and rosé—from Garnacha, Tempranillo, Syrah and Macabeo grapes. This timeline helps put wine production in context as part of the town’s past.

Recurring events in the festive calendar include the San Roque celebrations on August 16, which are organised by a different neighbourhood each year. The patron saint festivities in honour of San Francisco de Asís and San Maximino are held in early October; Santa Bárbara is celebrated on December 4. If you want to plan your trip around a festival, check the relevant dates in advance.

Getting There by Car

A driving route described in 2023 follows the N-II to kilometre 280, then the C-126 to Épila, and from there the C-122 to Lumpiaque. Check current road signs and conditions before setting out.

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