Caballar can be explored through two themes closely connected with the town: its landscape of springs and its sacred architecture. The named routes have different focuses—from several spring stops and a church to a short walk or stream valleys.

Springside Landscape and Nature

Historically, around 1 km² of gardens, the Huertas de Caballar, were irrigated with water from the Fuente Fresnera and Fuente Redonda springs. Their flow remains relatively constant throughout the year. The gardens thus provide a tangible link between the springs and the town’s agriculturally shaped landscape.

The water sources are also geologically remarkable: the springs and spring catchments of Caballar are karst springs. Those named include Redonda, del Caño, Fresnera, Santa, Cagalar, del Obispo, de Covatillas, del Campillo and de D. Pascual. Their bicarbonate- and calcium-magnesium-rich water emerges from aquifers in the surrounding dolomites, sandstones and limestones.

Part of the municipality lies within Sierra de Guadarrama National Park and belongs to the Natura 2000 network. The Los arroyos de Caballar route runs through the valleys of the Nava and Horco streams. Near Caballar, they join to form the Mulas stream; the area is designated as both a ZEPA and an SCI within Sierra de Guadarrama.

Routes with Different Focuses

The Fuentes de Caballar route starts in the village square. It leads to the Fresnera, Redonda or de la Sartén, and Fuente Santa springs, as well as to the Romanesque church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción. Anyone wishing to explore springs and architecture together on a named route will find specific stops here.

The Ruta a la Fuente Santa in Caballar is a short walk along the Camino de San Frutos, ending at the Ermita de los Santos Mártires. The signposted Camino de San Frutos also has a variant that passes through Caballar; each of the two variants comprises five stages. This offers a multi-stage hiking route as a separate planning option alongside the short walk.

Los arroyos de Caballar takes a different approach: the route follows the valleys of the two streams and focuses on their confluence to form the Mulas. The route descriptions therefore offer three distinct points of reference for choosing a walk: springs and a church, a short walk ending at an ermita, or stream valleys and waterways.

Church, Relics and Festive Days

The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción was built in the 13th century and preserves a Romanesque atrium. Its barrel vault is unusual in the province of Segovia. A barrel vault is a lengthwise, rounded ceiling form—an architectural detail that draws attention to the church’s design beyond the period in which it was built.

The church also houses an 18th-century reliquary containing relics of Saints Engracia and Valentin. The names of the two saints also feature in the Romería a la Fuente Santa: a Mass is held in their memory on the first Sunday in September. La Función takes place on the last weekend of October and includes a procession with Caballar’s traditional ritual dancers. The exact programme may vary; if you are travelling for a festival, check the latest dates and programme in advance.

Another tradition is Las Mojadas, an extraordinary rogation procession held during periods of severe drought. During the procession, the relics of Saints Valentin and Engracia were immersed in the Fuente Santa. The last documented celebration took place in 1992.

Choose Accommodation to Suit Your Travel Plans

If you are considering staying overnight in Caballar, first decide what you want to shape your stay: the springside landscape, the church or the walking routes. These focal points offer practical guidance when looking for a hotel, without combining the different routes into one fixed itinerary.

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For the broader travel overview: Segovia.