Stage 02 of the GR 199 runs from Gúdar to Allepuz and provides a specific timeframe for a hike: 6.9 kilometres with a stated duration of 1 hour and 55 minutes. The route descends from the Valle de Motorritas alongside the Río Alfambra, passing the Fuente del Cura and the Vega de Gúdar. This connects the stated time and distance with named points along the way.
Hiking Trails and Themed Routes
The GR 199 – Senda Fluvial del Alfambra runs from its source in the Valle de Motorritas in Gúdar to the Ríos Bajos near Galve. Its stage 02 from Gúdar to Allepuz is listed as a Sendero Turístico de Aragón. The stage description and the route of the entire GR 199 therefore provide two different scales for orientation.
The Ruta de las Mariposas de Gúdar has a different thematic focus. In the recommended direction, it starts at the Ermita de Santa Quiteria in the Valle de Motorritas and ends at the Fuente del Cura in the Vega de Gúdar. Six panels cover the biology, ecology and conservation of butterflies; trail markers and directional arrows are also part of the route.
A 16.5-kilometre mountain biking route runs from Gúdar to the Ermita de Santa Quiteria in the Valle de Motorritas. Its route through the valley passes masías and corrales built with dry stone. Conditions can vary seasonally; check current conditions before setting out.
The routes differ in their specific planning details: the GR 199 stage specifies its distance and duration, the Butterfly Route focuses on the panel content and trail markers, and the mountain biking route has its own distance and destination.
Churches and Local History
The Iglesia de Santa Bárbara has three naves, with a higher central nave and vaulted side aisles. Paintings dated to 1882 have been preserved inside. Its tower has a square ground plan, an octagonal upper section and a stone spire on an octagonal base. At the same building, you can therefore see the church interior, dated paintings and different tower forms.
From the town centre, the uphill Calle de la Magdalena leads to the Ermita de Santa María Magdalena. The hermitage has medieval origins, was once the parish church of Gúdar and is connected with the town’s first settlement on the Peña de la Magdalena. While Santa Bárbara offers specific architectural details in its structure and paintings, the Magdalena hermitage points to the town’s earlier history.
Mountain Scenery and Places to Visit
Gúdar is set in a typical mountain landscape with extensive pine forests, pastures and numerous springs. Cerro de los Siete Lugares is a natural viewpoint overlooking the grain fields of neighbouring towns and the surrounding Sierra. Pino Lentejas is designated as a monumental tree.
The waterways and rest areas offer their own highlights, too: in the Barranco de las Umbrías on the PRTE-33, there are clear, still pools. The Fuente de los Caños and its surroundings make a destination for an outing; La Dehesa is a picnic area among the pines. Alongside hiking and themed routes, this gives you viewpoints, water and a designated picnic area to choose from when planning a stay in Gúdar.
Discover more destinations: Alloza, Calaceite, Castralvo, Manzanera, Aguaviva, Guadalaviar, Cuevas De Cañart, Albalate Del Arzobispo.
For the overview of the wider region: Teruel.
