The best MTB trails around Estercuel

The Sanctuary/Monastery of Santa María del Olivar is located in Estercuel, within the natural setting of the Serranía de Montalbán mountain range, in the Andorra-Sierra de Arcos region. Although often referred to as a sanctuary, its official name is the Monastery of Santa María del Olivar. It is one of the most important historical and artistic monuments in the area and has been a significant spiritual center for over seven centuries. Located 4 km from Estercuel, in the province of Teruel, it lies within the river valley and is surrounded by pine forests. It sits atop a hill at an altitude of 700 meters, overlooking the valley watered by the Escuriza River.

The Sanctuary/Monastery of Santa María del Olivar is located in Estercuel, within the natural setting of the Serranía de Montalbán mountain range, in the Andorra-Sierra de Arcos region. Although often referred to as a sanctuary, its official name is the Monastery of Santa María del Olivar. It is one of the most important historical and artistic monuments in the area and has been a significant spiritual center for over seven centuries. Located 4 km from Estercuel, in the province of Teruel, it lies within the river valley and is surrounded by pine forests. It sits atop a hill at an altitude of 700 meters, overlooking the valley watered by the Escuriza River.

We are in the town of Gargallo, located at the foot of Muela Alta. Another of the beautiful towns in Teruel where we highlight the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Piedad, the Hermitage of San Blas or the Nacimiento del Río Escuriza.

We deviate from the path to ascend to this point located at 1601 meters above sea level in the Sierra de Majalinos with beautiful panoramic views.

Right next to the road we will find one of the beautiful Ejulve farmhouses belonging to route 1 of the NorteTeruel BTT Center.

We are in the beautiful town of Ejulve, located in the Andorra-Sierra de Arcos region. We, adventurers, highlight this town for being the starting point of The Silent Route tourist route that covers several of the most outstanding places in the region by bicycle. Throughout the municipality of Ejulve is the Órganos de Montoro Natural Monument, the Cueva del Recuenco, the Sierra de Majalinos or the Masías de Ejulve, which also have their own BTT route.

The pretty town of Estercuel is located in the Andorra-Sierra de Arcos region, in the province of Teruel. The Olivar Monastery, not far from the town, is the biggest tourist attraction. We can also visit the coal mine, the Ermita del Olivar or the fire and fiesta interpretation center.

At this point on the way we come across this imposing Aragonese monastery built in the 16th century and which, due to its historical and artistic value, is one of the most important monuments in the Andorra-Sierra de Arcos region. On the web: monasterioelolivar.com we will find more information about the activities offered by the place, ideal for enjoying the peace of a unique space.