Hiking in Chelva, the Peña Cortada and the water route
Within the Valencian region, specifically in Chelva, you can find a hiking route that is suitable for all audiences: the Water Route. The Water Route is a path that is located along the river. Because of its easy location, this is a hiking trail suitable for both children and adults, as it is of low difficulty. When the sun comes out and you feel like it, you might even get to enjoy a swim in one of the many bathing areas that are located along the river.
Many people want to discover everything nature has to offer, but on many occasions the paths are really difficult for people to actually carry out. When it comes to the Water Route, people can easily carry out this hiking trail, for example people who don’t have an active physical background but still want to start taking hiking up as a hobby.
The hiking trail starts in Chelva itself. The starting point is located in the Plaza Mayor of the town. Don’t be afraid of losing your way, there are signs within the square that indicate the beginning of the hiking trail. Along the way you will find signs that explain parts of the story and the most important points to see during the trail.
The trail itself is located all around the river, which is great because it is a straight forward journey, without any unevenness like you might have seen on other trails. The trail ends in the well-known Playeta, a perfect area to go for a swim and relax at the end of the hike.
From the Playeta you can decide to go on a small excursion. You could go to the Olinches Pass, just follow the signs and follow the path that will lead you through an excavated tunnel inside a mountain. It is very interesting to go through and see it first-hand, but you should be cautious because there are parts that need to be crossed with very low ceilings and very little light.
In order to finish the Water Route, all you have to do is go back along that same path you took before. If you really want to go all the way, you can always follow the directions on the signs until you reach the ‘Casa de la Luz’ (the House of Light), but this trail is a bit more complex.
The hiking trail starts in Chelva itself. The starting point is located in the Plaza Mayor of the town. Don’t be afraid of losing your way, there are signs within the square that indicate the beginning of the hiking trail. Along the way you will find signs that explain parts of the story and the most important points to see during the trail.
The trail itself is located all around the river, which is great because it is a straight forward journey, without any unevenness like you might have seen on other trails. The trail ends in the well-known Playeta, a perfect area to go for a swim and relax at the end of the hike.
From the Playeta you can decide to go on a small excursion. You could go to the Olinches Pass, just follow the signs and follow the path that will lead you through an excavated tunnel inside a mountain. It is very interesting to go through and see it first-hand, but you should be cautious because there are parts that need to be crossed with very low ceilings and very little light.
In order to finish the Water Route, all you have to do is go back along that same path you took before. If you really want to go all the way, you can always follow the directions on the signs until you reach the ‘Casa de la Luz’ (the House of Light), but this trail is a bit more complex.