PR-CV 105 Cueva Sabuquera Circular Trail

The estimated duration for this hike is around 3 hours and 48 minutes according to komoot. However, trail research suggests a theoretical duration of 2 hours and 45 minutes for the 8.40 km route. Your actual time may vary based on your pace and stops.

This trail is rated as moderate. According to the MIDE (Excursion Information Method) ratings, all categories—severity of the natural environment, itinerary orientation, displacement difficulty, and necessary effort—are rated as 2 out of 5. This means it requires good physical fitness and sure-footedness, but is generally accessible.

The route offers a varied landscape, often following an ancient cart route. You'll discover historical elements like old "neveros" (snowfields) and "caleras" (stone lime kilns). The trail passes through the Municipal Natural Park of La Solana and Barranco de la Lucía, and you'll also see old trenches from the Spanish Civil War. The main highlight is the Cueva Sabuquera itself.

The Cueva Sabuquera is an extensive sinkhole that historically served as a vital snow storage site, providing ice to the capital. Due to its depth and humidity, it has created a unique microclimate, supporting plants typically found in more humid forests, including a notable presence of "flámula."

The trail begins in Alcublas. You should be able to find parking within the village to access the trailhead.

While there are no explicit restrictions mentioned, it's generally advisable to keep dogs on a leash to protect local wildlife and ensure their safety, especially given the varied terrain and potential for historical sites. Always remember to clean up after your pet.

Given its location in Valencia and moderate difficulty, spring and autumn are generally the best seasons for hiking this trail. The weather is typically milder, avoiding the intense heat of summer and the colder, potentially wetter conditions of winter.

No, you do not need any special permits or have to pay entrance fees to hike the PR-CV 105 Cueva Sabuquera Circular Trail or to enter the Paraje Natural Municipal de La Solana y Barranco de la Lucía.

When hiking in the Paraje Natural Municipal de La Solana y Barranco de la Lucía, please follow general park regulations: stay on marked paths, do not litter, respect the flora and fauna, and avoid making excessive noise. These rules help preserve the natural beauty and ecological balance of the area.

Yes, it's important to note that as of a quality control check in September 2023, the trail's signage was being "conditioned" due to some deficiencies in both paint marks and directional posts. The promoting entity advises hikers to exercise extreme caution and consider using a map or GPS while adaptation work is ongoing to improve the signage.

Yes, sections of this route coincide with other paths. You will find that it covers parts of the Camí de Cueva Sabuquera (39% of the route), Camino Solimán (10%), Camino de la Mina (8%), and [CIMA VA07] La Bellida (8%).