PNSC-06 – Molino de la Chorrera Waterfall

Molino de la Chorrera Waterfall: Exploring a Natural Wonder

From the town of Tragacete in Cuenca, you can take a tour to the Molino de la Chorrera Waterfall, an impressive waterfall that marks the incipient course of the Júcar River. We find the starting point on the track that connects the town of Tragacete with the San Juan Hostel.

Two Routes to Discover the Waterfall

You can access the waterfall in two ways, the first would be by parking 1 km before, and enjoying a small path that, at the beginning, takes us along the road, while we contemplate various panels where they explain the botany of the place. But if what you want is to directly access the viewpoint of the Molino de la Chorrera Waterfall, you have to continue along the road and approximately 1.5 km away you will find a small parking lot on the right, from where there is a comfortable signposted path that invites us to look over the rushing water.

An Impressive Natural Wonder

The Molino de la Chorrera Waterfall is an impressive place where the Júcar River shows its first great jump, creating a spectacular tuffaceous waterfall whose waterfall falls approximately 30 meters. The walk to get to the foot of the waterfall allows you to enjoy the lush vegetation of the pine forests on the slopes and observe numerous species of riverside flora. However, the walk to the viewpoint shows us a small sample of the geology of the waterfall. place while we walk on the type of rock that predominates here, tuff.

A Popular Place for Nature

This tour is very popular due to the beauty of the waterfall, and the path to it is comfortable, since most of the journey is done in the shade. Additionally, there are benches for resting and tables for eating, making it an ideal place to enjoy nature and the scenic beauty of the area.

But if you are left wanting, and want to continue getting to know this beautiful place, we invite you to continue along the track and look at the true source of the Júcar river, although it is true that it is much more attractive in times of heavy rain, since In summers and periods of drought you can find it dry. An unforgettable experience for all nature lovers!