Torcas de Lagunaseca Interpretive Trail

A tour in the middle of impressive karst formations

If you want to delve into an impressive karst landscape and discover the natural beauty of the Torcas of Lagunaseca, you are in the right place. Here we present an interpretive trail that will take you to explore this exceptional environment.

A circular route

This exciting trail of approx. 4 kilometers starts at the parking lot enabled next to the road that connects Lagunaseca and Santa Maria del Val (CUV-9031 road, PK 43). You also have the option of shortening the route by about 800 meters, adapting it to your preferences.

Discover the wonders of the Torcas de Lagunaseca

Along this interpretive trail, you will have the opportunity to see the torcas and other highlights of the region, including:

• Polje El Hoyazo.
• Torca by Miguel Orea.
• Las Cabras Torca.
• Uvalas, which are formed by the union of several nearby sinkholes, creating extensive depressions. Among the representative ones are the Torcas in Boca del Valle and Torca Larga.

It is interesting to note that Each torca in this town is named after the person who worked or cared for it., which adds a personal and unique touch to the region, with names such as Tío Juan Pedro's Torca, Abuelo Juan's, Tío Pepe, Tío Inocencio, Tío Ramón or Tío Vicente.

A landscape in constant evolution

Are geological formations are unique and they are distinguished by the presence of detachments and accumulations of debris on the walls and bottom of the torcs. This phenomenon is due to the action of water between rocks, which, when frozen, causes fractures in them, a process known as gelifraction. It is important to use caution when approaching the edges of the torques, as some have open joints that can represent a fall hazard.

A varied flora in the region

The area is enriched by a varied vegetation, which includes black pine, gorse, bujedale, thyme, salvia and splegar forests. In addition, you can find scattered juniper forests. In the areas near the torcas, hazelnut trees, Santa Lucía cherry trees and maples grow. On the walls of the formations, a rocky vegetation with species such as risca tea or rock potentilla.

Explore and respect nature

This interpretive trail is a unique opportunity to enter an extraordinary landscape and discover the richness of the Torcas de Lagunaseca. Make sure you enjoy this natural environment while respecting it so that future generations can also marvel at its unique beauty.