Molinos: Waterfall, Caves and Cultural Heritage

Molinos brings together a waterfall within the town, a riverside landscape, karst caves and historic buildings. Hiking routes and a trail shared by hikers and cyclists add to the picture. When choosing a destination, you can consider whether natural sites, local history or a particular type of route is most important for your stay.

Waterfall, riverside landscape and karst caves

The Salto de San Nicolás is a 30-metre-high waterfall within the town of Molinos, in the Barranco de las Fuentes. On the Río Guadalopillo, the Pozo del Salto is known for its natural beauty, well-preserved riverside vegetation and riverside formations. The waterfall and riverbank thus offer different natural features within the landscape of Molinos described here.

The trail to the Pozo del Salto is 1.5 kilometres long. If you want to include this scenic spot, you can use the distance as a specific guide when planning; no walking time is provided.

The Grutas de Cristal are located within the municipality of Molinos and have been declared a natural monument. They can be reached from the town via a well-signposted access route. As access conditions may change, check them before your visit. The karst complex comprises two cave chambers: Sala de los Cristales and Sala Marina.

The discovery of a jawbone belonging to the “hombre de Molinos” is associated with the Grutas de Cristal. This hominid is described as the oldest in Aragon and is more than 25,000 years old. The cave complex thus combines a striking geological description with a find of archaeological and palaeontological interest.

Townscape and culture

The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves dates back to the 15th century. The monumental town centre has two directly adjacent squares; one of them is the Plaza Mayor. Arcades run along much of its perimeter. The Torre-Campanario is also known as the Torre del Reloj.

Another cultural attraction is the Sala de Eleuterio Blasco Ferrer. It displays a collection of works by the sculptor of the same name. For culture enthusiasts, Molinos offers a range of topics, from the date a church was built and the design of a square to the works of a single artist.

Understanding the hiking and cycling routes

The PR-TE 91 connects Ejulve and Molinos via the Barranco de Santa Lucía. The narrow gorge of Caleja del Huergo lies in its upper reaches. The PR-TE 91 is a 13.3-kilometre point-to-point hike; the stated duration is 3 hours and 50 minutes. This time was calculated using data from 2017 and is intended as a guide for route planning.

Compared with the 1.5-kilometre hiking trail to the Pozo del Salto, the PR-TE 91 has a clearly different length and destination: it connects Ejulve and Molinos, while the shorter trail leads to the Pozo del Salto. For current planning, check trail conditions before setting out.

Other routes also lead to or from Molinos: the PR-TE 55 Molinos-Berge is shared by hikers and cyclists; its first section begins in Molinos. The fourth stage of the GR 8.1 runs from Molinos towards Ejulve. On the R07 Centro BTT: Ruta del Agua, the route descends to Molinos at kilometre 15, where the Barranco de San Nicolás can be seen. When making your choice, you can distinguish between a point-to-point hike, shared trails, a GR stage and a designated BTT route.

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