In the north of the province of Soria lie the glacial lagoons of the Parque Natural Laguna Negra y Circos Glaciares de Urbión Natural Park. Alongside this landscape, different travel themes include a nature reserve with a named hiking trail, the Museo Numantino and wine routes.

Lagoons and Nature Reserves

The natural park covers 4,617 hectares and lies in the north of the province of Soria. Its five glacial lagoons are Laguna Negra, Laguna Larga, Laguna Helada, Laguna Mansegosa and Laguna del Hornillo. The natural park is also part of the Natura 2000 network and includes a Special Protection Area (ZEPA) and a Site of Community Importance (LIC). This brings together the names of specific bodies of water and broader conservation designations: visitors planning a nature-focused trip can make individual lagoons or the protected area as a whole their focus.

Another nature highlight is the Acebal de Garagüeta Nature Reserve. It covers 406.4 hectares in the north of the province of Soria, within the municipality of Arévalo de la Sierra. The PR-SO-69 hiking trail, “La ruta de los Castros,” crosses the reserve. This offers a named hiking trail as a distinct option alongside the lagoon area.

Archaeology and Wine Routes

The Museo Numantino de Soria is an archaeology museum with a permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. It offers a cultural focus alongside the natural attractions. Since temporary exhibitions may change, check the current program before your visit.

The Ruta del Vino Ribera del Duero promotes wine tourism in the Soria area with winery visits and wine tastings. The Ruta del Duero offers a different focus: it follows the River Duero from its source in the Parque Natural de la Laguna Negra y los Circos Glaciares de Urbión, through Duruelo de la Sierra, to Langa de Duero. The similar names therefore refer to different travel interests—wineries and tastings on one route, the course of the river on the other.

Getting to Laguna Negra

One route to Laguna Negra follows the N-234 towards Burgos as far as Cidones, then continues towards Vinuesa and through the Valle del Revinuesa. During the summer months or on public holidays with high visitor numbers, access by private vehicle is prohibited. Vehicles must then be left at the Paso de la Serrá car park; the rest of the way is covered on foot or by bus. Seasonal access conditions may change, so check them before your trip, especially if Laguna Negra is a fixed part of your plans.

Discover more destinations: Cubilla, Viana, Valdeavellano De Tera, Soria, Medinaceli, Ciudad de Osma, San Leonardo De Yagüe, San Esteban De Gormaz, San Felices, Los Villares De Soria, Arévalo De La Sierra, Sotillo Del Rincón, Tardelcuende, Abejar, Garray, Cabrejas Del Pinar, Arcos De Jalón, Olvega, Almazán, Valdemaluque, Molinos De Duero, Almajano, Covaleda, Casarejos, Navaleno, Berlanga De Duero, La Losilla, Montenegro De Cameros, Duruelo De La Sierra, Cueva De Ágreda, Salduero, Villar Del Río, Golmayo, Almarza, Carbonera De Frentes, Torreandaluz, Ucero, Montejo De Tiermes, Vinuesa, Borobia, Retortillo De Soria, Calatañazor, Cidones, Yanguas, Cubo De La Solana, Langa De Duero, Quintanas De Gormaz, Oncala, Barriomartín, Rioseco De Soria, Ocenilla, Alcubilla De Avellaneda, Dombellas, Santa María De Las Hoyas, Velamazán, Vildé, Ágreda, Santervás De La Sierra, Lubia, Casillas De Berlanga, Valdelinares, Valdelagua del Cerro, Rejas de San Esteban, Barahona, Diustes, Santa María de Huerta, Aldehuela del Rincón, Torremocha de Ayllón, Arenillas, Cortos, Tajueco, Castillejo de Robledo, Hinojosa de la Sierra, La Rasa, Monteagudo de las Vicarías, Canos, Buitrago, Fuentetoba, El Espino, Serón de Nágima, Espejón

For the broader travel overview: Castile and León.