Travelling through the Challenging Old N-320 Road in Castile-La Mancha
Antigua Carretera N-320 is a cliff road located in Sacedón, in the province of Guadalajara, Spain. The road was bypassed by a new highway but is still in use. It can be impassable at any time due to stone collapses and landslides. It’s one of the most scenic canyon roads in Spain.
Is the Old N-320 Road paved?
The road, named CM-9222, is fully paved (with a few potholes) but is quite narrow and carved into the mountain. It was built in the 1950s.
Is the Old N-320 Road closed to vehicles?
At the beginning of the road, there’s a traffic signal warning that the road is closed, but trucks and cars still use it. Even the Google Maps car has driven on it. There’s a high risk of rock slides.
How long is the Old N-320 Road?
Located in the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha, in the central part of the country, the road is 2.8 km (1.73 miles) long, running east-west from the N-320 road to the CM-2009 road.
How challenging is the Old N-320 Road?
The most challenging part of the road is called La Visera (Peaked Cap), located along the River Tajo, near the Entrepeñas Dam. It’s a lovely drive but can also be very challenging if you are driving, with many sections too narrow for cars to pass, and a strong chance you will need to reverse around a blind corner on a narrow road.