Wellcome to the upcoming event by TRONCO - Tours:
We are Filip and Santi from Valencia, organizing this unforgettable hike:
In the interior of the province of Valencia, less than an hour's drive from the capital, a hiking route awaits us that will surprise us with its fascinating cultural heritage. Between the towns of Calles and Chelva, we will walk along the remains of an impressive Roman aqueduct: the Peña Cortada Aqueduct.
The landscape left by this impressive construction is amazing, with that “Peña Cortada” from which the Romans extracted rock, as well as the bridge that rises 33 metres so that the aqueduct could cross the ravine. This route is about 13.3 km long and has a gradient of 402 metres, so it is quite easy to do.
Peña Cortada Aqueduct:
History and characteristics In the 1st century AD, the Romans built this aqueduct by carving a large part of it directly into the rock of the mountain. It was built to channel water from the weir of the river Tuéjar. Although until now it has not been known for certain where the water was channelled to, a recent study affirms that the aqueduct carried water to the centre of the city of Valencia. Therefore, this aqueduct would have been 98.6 km long and would have been the largest aqueduct in ancient Hispania. Today, different parts of the aqueduct are preserved along a total length of 28 km, and it is possible to walk inside it.
Departure: 9:00 AM – meeting in front Mercadona
Roundtrip: 13km
Metro station: Nou d'Octubre
Av. de les Tres Creus, 15, L'Olivereta, 46018 València,
The trip includes:
- private transport
- guided tour in Englisch, German, Spanisch, Polish
Joyn Telegram for comunication and asking questions:
https://t.me/+toU0l_I35c1jYjZi
Plan: 4-5 hours hiking through Acuaduct, Tunnels and riverside of village
Cost: €20/person
Tickets: Reserve your spot on Meetup and pay in cash or paypal
What to bring: hiking shoes, water shoes, sneekers, water, snacks
