Calcena, a region in the southern foothills of the Moncayo Natural Park to the west of Zaragoza, Spain, offers diverse landscapes for outdoor pursuits. This area features a backdrop of hills, distinctive crags, and valleys, alongside riverside vegetation and kermes oak forests. It provides a setting for several sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
Calcena provides a wide range of outdoor activities for enthusiasts. The region features more than 20…
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54
hikers
15.0km
04:50
650m
650m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
15.7km
05:28
890m
890m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
7.26km
02:08
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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18
riders
81.2km
03:53
1,120m
1,120m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4
riders
39.6km
02:06
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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50.8km
02:38
900m
900m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

60.6km
02:56
810m
820m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5
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29.0km
02:50
770m
770m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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riders
54.8km
05:51
1,680m
1,680m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

1
riders
43.2km
04:15
890m
890m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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1
riders
33.7km
02:39
550m
560m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

25.2km
02:18
520m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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riders
50.1km
03:19
770m
770m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
30.9km
02:25
560m
560m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

82
runners
23.2km
03:19
940m
940m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

65
runners
45.5km
06:47
2,150m
2,150m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

36
runners
9.57km
01:18
300m
300m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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Calcena offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and jogging. The region features 20 routes across these sports, catering to diverse interests. More information can be found in the Cycling around Calcena guide.
Calcena is situated within the Moncayo Natural Park, featuring a backdrop of hills, distinctive crags, and valleys. Notable natural attractions include the Valcongosto Gorges, Barranco de Valdeplata, Barranco de Valdeherrera, and the Cueva de los Pilares. The landscape also includes riverside vegetation, abandoned vineyards, and kermes oak forests.
Yes, Calcena offers numerous hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels, from accessible paths to those requiring sure-footedness and good physical condition. Routes include circular paths within Moncayo Natural Park. Consult the Hiking around Calcena guide for detailed information.
Popular hiking routes include the challenging 'Calcena - Trasobares - Barranco de Valdeplata' route, which is approximately 16.5 miles (26.6 km) long. Other options include various 'View of Calcena – Calcena loop from Calcena' trails of moderate difficulty. These routes often feature scenic views and diverse terrain.
Calcena provides appealing road cycling routes with smooth, quiet roads and gentle gradients. These routes wind through colorful landscapes with minimal traffic. Examples include routes through the Valcongosto Gorges and towards Mirador de la Ermita de San Cristobal. The Road Cycling Routes around Calcena guide offers more details.
Calcena offers exciting mountain biking experiences with routes spanning diverse landscapes. The 'Calcena – Trasobares' XC/rally route includes riverside vegetation, vineyards, and oak forests, with technical sections in rocky ravines. Other trails include 'Ruta de la Ermita' and 'Purujosa Rally'. Refer to the MTB Trails around Calcena guide for more information.
Calcena is a well-regarded destination on komoot, with more than 500 visitors sharing their experiences. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.79 out of 5 stars. There are 20 total routes available for various sports.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for outdoor activities in Calcena. These include guides for Hiking around Calcena, Road Cycling Routes around Calcena, MTB Trails around Calcena, Cycling around Calcena, and Running Trails around Calcena.
Trails in Calcena offer diverse views, including distant vistas of snow-capped Moncayo hills and a crenelated skyline. The region features a 'magical valley' with pinnacles and crags, as well as scenic routes through gorges and along rivers. Viewpoints are among the highlight categories for the region.
Official information for the Calcena region can be found through the Comarca de Aranda tourism office. Their website is comarcadelaranda.com. They can also be reached by phone at +34976829230.
Calcena offers a total of 20 routes for various outdoor activities. These routes are distributed across sports such as hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and jogging. The variety ensures options for different preferences and skill levels.

