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      Cuenca trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Mountain Biking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback and Dirtbiking. Trails here are often faint trail. Scenery includes views. Common trail features include rock gardens, jumps and rock slabs. Many trails are family friendly and wheelchair accessible. Amenities include water sources. Popular destinations include Mira, Talayuelas and El Simarro.
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      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.

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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Oct 31, 2026

      Hike Stats

      Global Ranking
      #47
      State Ranking
      #22
      Trails (view details)
      987
      Trails Mountain Bike
      985
      Trails E-Bike
      981
      Trails Gravel Bike
      392
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      64
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      12
      Trails Horse
      14
      Trails Hike
      987
      Trails Trail Running
      984
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      9
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      3
      Total Distance
      931 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      482 miles
      Total Descent
      143,606 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,838 ft
      Reports
      470
      Photos
      1
      Completed Counter
      101

      Sub Regions

      Popular Cuenca Hiking Trails

      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 5,217 ft • 122 ft • 14 • • hike
      Blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
      • 100 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 199 ft • 13 •
      sendero discurre por la senda de los Miradores Hoce de Cuenca, sin dificultad salvo los peatones y algún tramo de escaleras.
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,890 ft • 487 ft • 13 • • hike
      Blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,310 ft • 65 ft • 9 • • hike
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 65 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,378 ft • 37 ft • 4 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 37 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,385 ft • 2 ft • 2 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. It features drop, jump and gap jump. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,969 ft • 0 ft • 2 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 4.0 • 2,946 ft • 348 ft • 2 •
      Sendero turístico para ver la Hoz del Huécar con sus Casas Colgantes y el famoso Puente de San Pablo

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      Cuenca Routes

      4 miles • 717 ft • 1 • Loop •
      SE TRATA DE UN ENTORNO PRINCIPSALMENTE RUSTICO; RECORRE AMBAS ORILLAS DEL RÍO JUCAR Y SE ACERCA A LOSM...
      13 miles • 1,033 ft • 7 • Loop •
      Se trata de un recorrido circular de cierta distancia aunque con escasa complejidad. El sendero...
      8 miles • 2,173 ft • 1 • Loop •
      SENDERO SITUADO EN SU TOTALIDAD EN EL TERMINO MUNICIPAL DE VILLALBA DE LA SIERRA. TERRENO ESCARPADO CON...
      8 miles • 1,133 ft • 1 • Loop •
      SE TRATA DE UN ITINERARIO CIRCULAR QUE UNE LOS NUCLEOS URBANOS DE EL TOBAR, LAGUNASECA Y MASEGOSA. BORDEA...
      10 miles • 823 ft • 7 •
      Ruta senderista por la Sierra de El Simarro
      8 miles • 1,040 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
      SE TRATA DE LA UNIÓN DE LOS NUCLEOS URBANOS DE BETETA, EL TOBAR Y SANTA MARIA DEL VAL, CON UNA VARIANTE...

      Photos of Cuenca

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      Videos of Cuenca

      Cuenca - Una ruta espectacular por Las Hoces...
      ebike
      46:26 | 239 | Dec 22, 2024 , Cuenca
      Cuenca - Una ruta espectacular por Las Hoces...
      ebike
      trail: La Losa
      46:26 | 250 | Dec 22, 2024 , Cuenca
      Cuenca - Una ruta espectacular por Las Hoces...
      ebike
      46:26 | 226 | Dec 22, 2024 , Cuenca
      Talegon - Ballesteros
      mtb

      3:14 | 109 | May 27, 2023
      del Rebollo, la Pata Negra
      mtb

      3:58 | 296 | May 27, 2023
      Senda del B12 (o de la Cueva Gualda)
      mtb
      trail: Del B12
      3:15 | 108 | May 27, 2023 , Cuenca
      Senda de los Grederos
      mtb
      trail: Grederos
      3:53 | 114 | May 27, 2023 , Cuenca
      Los ángeles (sendas del río Mira: Alta,...
      mtb
      trail: Mira Baja
      3:53 | 117 | May 27, 2023 , Cuenca

      Recent Trail Reports

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      AMGupdateregionactivity #107022594
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      Recent Comments

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      montonmtrailEl AltoBonita senda: rápida, limpia, con flow...
      Dec 20, 2025 @ 11:38am
      Dec 20, 2025
      montonmreportDel Rio Mira MediaImmpracticable desde la dana 2024
      Aug 9, 2025 @ 4:13am
      Aug 9, 2025
      montonmtrailConector Al Molinoel tramo de mayor pendiente esta algo roto y...
      Aug 9, 2025 @ 3:59am
      Aug 9, 2025
      StebrextrailDH2 FlowExcellent. Flowy with several jumps and features.
      Apr 27, 2025 @ 9:18am
      Apr 27, 2025
      StebrextrailMirador del ReyTop part is definitely black, steep and...
      Apr 27, 2025 @ 9:16am
      Apr 27, 2025

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike985931 miles143,307 ft481 miles2,838 ft
      #157#2386470103,795
      E-Bike981929 miles143,166 ft481 miles2,838 ft
      #24#224677415
      Gravel Bike392448 miles49,849 ft214 miles2,838 ft
      #45#2127119
      Adaptive Bike6484 miles12,910 ft45 miles2,113 ft
      #795#4950
      Winter Fat Bike1220 miles4,413 ft11 miles1,096 ft
      #6,024#259
      Horse1424 miles4,104 ft11 miles1,483 ft
      #1,395#11228
      Hike987931 miles143,606 ft482 miles2,838 ft
      #47#221470115274
      Trail Running984928 miles143,422 ft481 miles2,838 ft
      #37#214701556
      Dirtbike/Moto96 miles545 ft3 miles1,463 ft
      #668#3428
      ATV/ORV/OHV35 miles259 ft2 miles338 ft
      28

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to hike in Cuenca?
      Cuenca has 14 areas to explore for hiking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated hiking trails in Cuenca?
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to hike in Cuenca?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike in Cuenca are:
      • October (10 activities)
      • April (5 activities)
      • August (4 activities)
      Check the Cuenca reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to hike in Cuenca?
      There are 1 parking locations listed in Cuenca.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Cuenca?
      The longest trail in Cuenca is Crruz Carnicero-Alto Valhondo at 3.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Cuenca?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Cuenca?
      ▼ How many trails are in Cuenca?
      Cuenca has a total of 988 trails. Of those, 987 are designated for hiking. Browse top hiking trails in Cuenca to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Cuenca?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Cuenca is Cueva del Ganado with 751 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Cuenca?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Cuenca is El Madroñal with 1,188 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Cuenca?
      Cuenca supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking.
      ▼ What are the steepest hiking trails in Cuenca?
      The steepest hiking trail in Cuenca is Cueva del Ganado with an average grade of 18.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Cuenca?
      Yes, there are 4 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Cuenca. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Cuenca?
      The overall region status for Cuenca is Clear / Green. Out of 195 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 179
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 9
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 3
      • Closed: 4
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Cuenca?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Cuenca:
      • Ideal: 2 trails
      Check the Cuenca trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ What are the most popular hiking routes in Cuenca?
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Cuenca?
      The highest summit in Cuenca is Cabeza de la Herrada at 5,082 ft elevation.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Cuenca?
      There are currently 4 closed trails in Cuenca. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 179
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 9
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 3
      • Closed: 4
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Cuenca?
      Yes, there are 64 accessible/adaptive trails in Cuenca. View all adaptive trails in Cuenca for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular hiking trails in Cuenca?
      ▼ What are the best beginner hike trails in Cuenca?
      The best beginner hiking trails in Cuenca are: View all beginner hiking trails in Cuenca.
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