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Top 5 Mountain Passes around Ólvega

Mountain passes around Ólvega are defined by their location at the foothills of the Moncayo Massif, serving as a base for exploring elevated routes within Moncayo Natural Park. This region, known as "La Niña del Moncayo," provides access to diverse landscapes and significant peaks within the Iberian System. The area offers various elevated points and trails for exploration.

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  • The most popular mountain passes is Canto Hincado Viewpoint, a viewpoint located at 1,484 meters above…

Last updated: November 1, 2026

Sierra del Madero Viewpoint

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Soriano Natural Water Trail

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La ruta sale de Ágreda por el trazado del GR-86 Sendero Ibérico Soriano y antes de llegar a Fuentes de Ágreda se desvía hacia Aldehuela. La aldea es encantadora. Las …

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Canto Hincado Viewpoint

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Located 1,484 meters above sea level, from the Collado de Canto Hinchado we have magnificent views of Ágreda and the surrounding area.

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Moncayo North-South Gravel Route

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From the beautiful spring at the last parking lot (at the end of the asphalt), the trail climbs mostly over good gravel, sometimes somewhat steeply, to an elevation of 1,880 …

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Collado del Tablado

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Located 1365 meters above sea level, the Tablado pass offers fantastic views of the surrounding landscape. From here, you can descend to Purujosa or Borobia. An information panel at the …

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Around the Spanish province of Soria - Sendero Ibérico Soriano (GR 86)

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Around the Spanish province of Soria - Sendero Ibérico Soriano (GR 86)

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Agustín Felipe Farelo
April 27, 2026, Mirador de la Sierra del Madero

After the tough climb, we have beautiful views of both valleys

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From the beautiful spring at the last parking lot (at the end of the asphalt), the trail climbs mostly over good gravel, sometimes somewhat steeply, to an elevation of 1,880 m. Some sections are in light forest, some with beautiful views over the Ebro lowlands and the surrounding rocky mountain landscapes. You also pass the Baja Majada Refuge, but our favorite in the area is the Cerrogordo Refuge, located a little further south.

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In Pozalmuro we find the bar closed, we have little to do and a storm is also threatening, we fill the kettles with water and begin the ascent of the Sierra del Madero, the mountain pass of the day to jump the Iberian System and cross the Duero basin to the great valley of the Ebro. The climb is a cycle path with quite a slope, it has some studs to avoid the destruction of runoff and maintain the quality of the surface but they require extra effort on each step. The hard slope ends at an extraordinary viewpoint with signs of the landscape, the views are magnificent. Moncayo (2,314 m) is an imposing mass, the roof of the Soria mountains and the highest peak of the Iberian System. We follow the milestones of the natural path down a descent with a couple of delicate curves for the gravel wheels on the loose stone and then a well-conditioned and fun path in a holm oak forest of great environmental quality. The sky turns into hell and we arrive at the town of Muro when the raindrops turn into hail balls, luckily the bar is open here. In Muro is the site of the Roman city of Augustóbriga and in the bar room they have posters highlighting the notoriety of the place. The Roman town was decisive in the Roman conquest and control of the towns that lived in the mountain slopes of Moncayo. The bad weather is persistent and we decided to finish the stage in Ágreda, an interesting town of three cultures on the slopes of Moncayo. At Hostal Doña Juana they are welcoming and kind to cyclists, even when they arrive soaked and their bikes are muddy. Before dinner there is time to see more towers, palaces, convents, stately homes and stroll through the Moorish quarter, passing through medieval gates with original battlements or in the shape of a horseshoe arch, such as the Puerta del Agua, from the 8th century, the oldest construction of the architectural heritage of Ágreda.

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La ruta sale de Ágreda por el trazado del GR-86 Sendero Ibérico Soriano y antes de llegar a Fuentes de Ágreda se desvía hacia Aldehuela. La aldea es encantadora. Las casas están escondidas entre barrancos y arbolado y la única calle del lugar es bastante empinada, hay que estar pendientes del desvío de la ruta por una calleja de hierba, donde está el antiguo lavadero, y continuar por unos caminos de trabajos forestales hasta el nacimiento del río Queiles, en Vozmediano, otra sorpresa fascinante del itinerario. La llegada al pueblo sigue un antiguo sendero de herradura acondicionado para el paso de bicicletas y senderistas que termina en las casas de Vozmediano, debajo del castillo árabe y la magnífica torre del homenaje. Y después es cuando llega la bajada hacia Tarazona por el precioso valle del río Queiles. La parte disfrutona termina en Los Fayos, el primer municipio de Zaragoza, empotrado al pie de unas impresionantes murallas de conglomerados de areniscas rojas plagadas de cuevas y leyendas. Tarazona está cerca y de nuevo podría ser “todo bajada”, en cambio los hitos suben por la colina del cementerio para evitar la carretera principal. También hay flechas del Camino de Santiago. En la entrada de Tarazona está la opción de continuar de frente por el casco histórico o bajar directamente hacia el paseo del río Queiles. Las dos opciones son válidas y descubren las maravillas arquitectónicas de la ciudad, plagada de construcciones históricas, monumentos y piedras centenarias. La torre mudéjar de la iglesia de Santa María Magdalena es un icono del patrimonio artístico junto al edificio del Palacio Episcopal, es difícil pasar por Tarazona y no parar en alguna terraza de la ribera del Queiles para probar sus célebres tortas de masa contemplando el skyline de la ciudad, fusión de culturas revelada en el mensaje universal de la piedra convertida en arte y monumento. La salida de Tarazona por la popular Vía Verde de la Tarazonica es fácil, hay que pasar por la plaza de San Francisco y seguir hasta el Parque de la Estación, con cuidado de las direcciones prohibidas. El track lleva por las calles permitidas para bicicletas. El camino sigue por la vía verde hasta Tudela, un agradable paseo de una hora en bicicleta por una recta que termina en el río Ebro. El 31 de diciembre de 1885 fue una fecha histórica y emocionante para los habitantes de Tarazona, Tudela y las pequeñas poblaciones agrícolas intermedias, como Murchante, Cascante y Novallas, por fin se inauguraba una línea ferroviaria entre la comarca de Tarazona y la Ribera de Navarra, un canal esencial de comunicación y comercio que estuvo activo hasta 1972, cuando fue desmantelada la vía por falta de rentabilidad. El camino natural salva una carretera por un paso elevado y pasa por el monumento del Escachamatas, como se conocía popularmente el ferrocarril por la lentitud y los frecuentes descarrilamientos de los trenes, y termina en la estación ferroviaria de Tudela. El track sigue hasta el puente del río Ebro, con posibilidad de enlazar con el Camino Natural del Ebro GR-99 y continuar una aventura bikepacking interminable. El punto de retorno es el puente medieval del Ebro, que tiene 360 metros y 17 arcos. En la vuelta pasamos por el casco histórico, la catedral, la plaza Vieja, la Puerta del Juicio y otros rincones empedrados desde hace siglos hasta que llegamos a la estación de Renfe, tomamos de nuevo el firme de la Tarazonica y volvemos por el mismo camino hasta las calles de Tarazona. La travesía del Parque Natural del Moncayo es un itinerario para bicicletas gravel de diseño particular para enlazar con el Camino Natural Santander Mediterráneo en Ciria, buscando el mejor recorrido circular de bikepacking de vuelta hasta la ciudad de Soria. El track descargado es imprescindible en este tramo, es imposible concretar en estos textos todos los desvíos, cruces y detalles con la misma precisión que ofrece la información digital. La aventura ciclomontañera comienza en la salida de Tarazona, en el cartel del sendero de gran recorrido GR-90, aunque después coincide en pocos tramos. Es importante cargar con provisiones para el resto de la jornada y la siguiente, no es seguro encontrar víveres en los pueblos del camino. La ruta sigue un camino agrícola hasta Grisel y después llega la primera tachuela de la subida en la sierra donde está el Parque Eólico de Grisel. El repecho duro tiene un kilómetro hasta que salta los molinos pero la pendiente es elevada y el firme de piedra suelta exige un esfuerzo extra. En el collado aparece de cerca la enorme ladera del Moncayo cubierta de pinos, robles y hayas. Y encima las cumbres del macizo como islas inalcanzables sobre un mar de bosques misteriosos e impenetrables. El camino salva otro repecho de piedra suelta y comienza una larga subida por una loma marcada con hitos de rutas ciclistas y senderistas hasta que atraviesa la carretera de Agramonte y conecta con la pista asfaltada del Santuario del Moncayo. La ruta sigue por la carreterita de montaña, atraviesa los hayedos centenarios de la Fuente del Sacristán y en la horquilla de la Fuente de los Frailes se desvía por la izquierda para iniciar el tramo final de la ascensión por la pista forestal del collado Bellido. En el caso de pasar la noche en el Refugio de Majada Baja, donde propongo, al final de la subida, hay que cargar agua en la fuente, después hay arroyos de montaña pero según la estación del año pueden estar secos. En el camino hay varios cruces y desvíos, generalmente siempre es la pista de subida recorriendo toda la vertiente norte del macizo del Moncayo para pasar hacia la cara sur. La subida es larga y constante, sale del bosque y continúa hasta que pasa el desvío del collado Bellido, indicado con hitos en la cuneta de la pista forestal. El final de la ascensión está poco después, en la curva del arroyo de Valdealonso, a unos 1.900 metros de altitud, el camino cambia de pendiente y comienza el descenso. Dos kilómetros después está el Refugio de Majada Baja, es un refugio del parque natural, bien cuidado y disponible para montañeros, ciclistas, cazadores, pastores y usuarios del espacio ambiental del Moncayo. El paraje tiene unas vistas extraordinarias y es difícil pasar al caer la tarde y no quedarse a pasar la noche.

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Located 1365 meters above sea level, the Tablado pass offers fantastic views of the surrounding landscape. From here, you can descend to Purujosa or Borobia. An information panel at the pass provides more details about points of interest along your route.

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Located 1,484 meters above sea level, from the Collado de Canto Hinchado we have magnificent views of Ágreda and the surrounding area.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the most notable viewpoints around Ólvega?

The region around Ólvega, nestled at the foothills of the Moncayo Massif, offers several impressive viewpoints. You can visit the Canto Hincado Viewpoint, located at 1,484 meters, which provides magnificent views of Ágreda and the surrounding area. Another popular spot is the Sierra del Madero Viewpoint, offering panoramic views of Moncayo after a challenging cycle path ascent. For a truly spectacular vista, consider the ascent to Pico Moncayo, the highest peak in the Iberian System, where on clear days you can even see the Pyrenees.

What kind of natural landscapes and ecosystems can I expect to see in the Moncayo Natural Park?

The Moncayo Natural Park boasts incredibly diverse ecosystems that change significantly with altitude. You'll encounter everything from Mediterranean holm oak and Pyrenean oak forests at lower elevations to beech and pine forests higher up. The area also features impressive glacial remnants and is a Special Protection Area for Birds (ZEPA), making it excellent for birdwatching, with species like Griffon vultures, eagle owls, and golden eagles.

Are there hiking trails suitable for different fitness levels near Ólvega?

Yes, the Moncayo Natural Park offers numerous hiking trails catering to various fitness levels. You can find accessible paths for leisurely strolls and more challenging ascents, such as the route to Pico Moncayo. Many trails wind through forests, past natural springs, and lead to breathtaking viewpoints. For more options, explore the hiking guide for Ólvega.

What cycling opportunities are available around the mountain passes near Ólvega?

The region provides excellent cycling opportunities, particularly for gravel and mountain biking. The Sierra del Madero Viewpoint is accessible via a cycle path with a significant slope, rewarding riders with magnificent views. The Moncayo North-South Gravel Route offers a challenging trail with views over the Ebro lowlands. For more routes, check out the MTB trails guide for Ólvega.

Are there any trails that combine natural beauty with cultural or historical significance?

Absolutely. The Soriano Natural Water Trail is a great example. This trail follows the GR-86 Sendero Ibérico Soriano, passing through charming villages and leading to the source of the Queiles river. The Moncayo region itself has been a significant landmark since ancient Roman times, and nearby towns like Cueva de Ágreda offer cultural points of interest, including the Moncayo and Bats Interpretation Center.

What is the best time of year to visit the mountain passes and Moncayo Natural Park?

The Moncayo Natural Park is beautiful year-round, but the best time to visit largely depends on your planned activities. Spring and autumn offer pleasant temperatures for hiking and cycling, with vibrant flora or stunning fall colors. Summer is ideal for higher altitude treks, though you should be prepared for wind. Winter can bring snow, offering opportunities for snowshoeing or winter hiking, but requires appropriate gear and caution.

Can I find family-friendly options for exploring the Moncayo area?

While some ascents are challenging, the Moncayo Natural Park does offer paths suitable for families. Many routes wind through forests and past natural springs, providing enjoyable experiences for all ages. It's advisable to research specific trails for their difficulty and length to ensure they match your family's capabilities. The diverse landscapes and wildlife also offer educational opportunities for children.

What kind of wildlife can I observe in the Moncayo Natural Park?

The Moncayo Natural Park is a haven for wildlife, particularly birds. As a Special Protection Area for Birds (ZEPA), it's an excellent spot for birdwatching, where you might spot Griffon vultures, eagle owls, and golden eagles. The varied ecosystems also support a range of other fauna, making it a rewarding destination for nature enthusiasts.

Where can I find information about the Moncayo Natural Park?

For more detailed information about the Moncayo Natural Park, including its natural features, activities, and visitor services, you can visit the official tourism website for Spain: spain.info/en/nature/moncayo-natural-park/.

Are there any running trails near the mountain passes of Ólvega?

Yes, the Moncayo region offers several challenging running trails. For instance, you can find routes like 'Pico Moncayo – trail running desde Cuevas de Ágreda' or 'Barranco del Colladico loop from Cueva de Ágreda'. These trails often feature significant elevation changes and stunning scenery. You can explore more options in the running trails guide for Ólvega.

What is the <a href="https://www.komoot.com/highlight/5577659" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Collado del Tablado</a> and what does it offer?

The Collado del Tablado is a mountain pass located at 1,365 meters above sea level. It provides great views of the surrounding landscapes and serves as a point from which you can descend towards Purujosa or Borobia. An informative sign at the pass offers details about nearby points of interest for your route.

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