A Memorable 4x4 Road Trip to Alto del Hornillo in Teruel

Alto del Hornillo is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,999m (6,558ft) above sea level, located in the province of Teruel, in Spain.

Alto del Hornillo

Where is Alto del Hornillo?

The pass is located in the autonomous community of Aragón, in the eastern part of the country.

How Long is the Road to Alto del Hornillo?

The road to the summit is completely unpaved. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended. Starting from Valdelinares, the highest town in Peninsular Spain, the road is 6.3 km (3.91 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 289 m, with an average gradient of 4.58%.

Is the Road to Alto del Hornillo Open in Winter?

Set high in the Sierra de Gúdar range of the Sistema Ibérico, the road is usually impassable during winter.

Is the Road to Alto del Hornillo Worth the Drive?

For most of the drive, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Sierra de Gúdar, the municipalities of Valdelinares and Mosqueruela, the Valdelinares ski resort, and the Maestrazgo area.

 

 

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