Water, karst and historic buildings offer different ways to explore Molinos: you can discover the landscape along the Río Guadalopillo, visit the Grutas de Cristal or explore the buildings in the historic town centre. The routes also vary considerably. The path to Pozo del Salto is 1.5 kilometres long; the PR-TE 91 between Ejulve and Molinos is a 13.3-kilometre point-to-point hike. This information can help you choose an outing based on your preferred subject and route length.

Waterfall, River Landscape and Karst

Within the municipal area of Molinos, Salto de San Nicolás in the Barranco de las Fuentes forms a 30-metre-high waterfall. This is separate from Pozo del Salto on the Río Guadalopillo, which is known for its natural beauty, well-preserved riverbank vegetation and riverbank formations. The 1.5-kilometre hiking path leads to Pozo del Salto. Check trail conditions before setting out.

Another natural attraction is the Grutas de Cristal. The karst complex comprises two cave chambers, the Sala de los Cristales and the Sala Marina. The caves are within the municipality of Molinos and can be reached from the town via a well-signposted access route. As access arrangements may change, check the latest information before your visit.

The discovery of the jawbone of the “hombre de Molinos” is associated with the Grutas de Cristal. The hominid is described as the oldest in Aragón and is more than 25,000 years old. A visit to the caves therefore also offers an archaeological perspective, beyond the geological features of the two chambers.

Buildings and Town Centre

Two squares sit next to each other in the historic town centre. One is the Plaza Mayor, which is lined with arcades along much of its perimeter. The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves dates from the 15th century. The Torre-Campanario is also known as the Torre del Reloj. These buildings and the square offer different ways to discover Molinos as a historic place.

Another cultural destination is the Sala de Eleuterio Blasco Ferrer. It displays a collection of works by the sculptor it is named after. During a stay in Molinos, art, local history and the landscape with its caves and waterways offer different subjects to explore.

Hiking and Cycling Routes

The PR-TE 91 connects Ejulve and Molinos via the Barranco de Santa Lucía. The narrow Caleja del Huergo gorge lies in its upper reaches. The route is a 13.3-kilometre point-to-point hike, with a stated duration of 3 hours and 50 minutes. This time estimate was calculated using data from 2017, so it is intended as a guide to the route, not as an update on current conditions.

The fourth stage of the GR 8.1 also leads from Molinos towards Ejulve. Another option is the PR-TE 55 Molinos-Berge, which is shared by hikers and cyclists; its first section begins in Molinos. The routes therefore differ in their designated form—as a point-to-point hike or a shared route—as well as in their direction and description. Check trail conditions before setting out.

For cyclists, the R07 Centro BTT: Ruta del Agua descends to Molinos at kilometre 15. The Barranco de San Nicolás can be seen there. This route and the shared PR-TE 55 add cycling options to the hiking routes, without assuming that they follow the same type of trail.

Plan Your Visit

For further information and tickets to the Grutas de Cristal, the Oficina de Turismo de Molinos refers visitors to grutasdecristal.com. Check the information before your visit, especially if you are planning access to the caves or buying tickets.

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