Rambla Malilla

Rambla Malilla

Rambla Malilla is the name given to the last stretch of the arroyo de los huecos before discharging its waters into an incipient Tajo or "Tajillo".

The Malilla Wadi is one of the most spectacular spots in the Upper Tagus. It rises at the foot of the summit of Mojón Blanco, at 1,792 metres, on the provincial border between Guadalajara and Teruel. In its last stretch it becomes a very interesting ravine until it flows into the river, forming an elongated and impressive strait of great strength and beauty.

<< How to get there?

In order to be able to contemplate this wonderful environmentWe can start our route in the town of Guadalaviar (Teruel) or in the town of Guadalajara. OreaWe chose the latter. Once in Orea, at the height of the Interpretation CentreAfter a few kilometres, take the asphalted track that leads to the local campsite. After a few kilometres, and without reaching the campsite, there is a turning to the right towards the uninhabited village of Villanueva de las tres Fuentes. Take this track and continue along it for about 27 kilometres.

We pass the uninhabited village located in a green meadow, and continue our way along a dirt track, with its ups and downs, but still passable. Ignore a detour to the right that leads us to the hermitage of San Lorenzoanother to the left which takes us to the province of Teruel and then one to the right which takes us to the town of Czech. We will continue until we reach a last detour that points us towards the bridge of the three provinces which we will ignore, continuing straight on along the path that opens up in front of us just around the bend, this is the one that will guide us on the last stretch of our journey.

We will cross a high area of crops where it is very easy to see animals late in the day and then a dense pine forest, which will end in an area of meadows cut by a stream and its two-eyed bridge, where we will have reached our well-deserved destination after 27 kilometres along paths.

<< Environment

We are in a place of great value. The Rambla Malilla stream is before us. At times of the year when rainfall is scarce, the riverbed is stony and dry for the most part; in spring, however, with the increase in rainfall, the stream flows down, timidly, forming small pools and waterfalls fed mostly by groundwater, until it flows into the Tagus.

A narrow canyon begins to close as soon as we start to walk along its course. Impressive cliffs and rock formations appear before our increasingly surprised eyes, a multitude of abrupt shapes are drawn on the top of the walls and escarpments.

Dense vegetation nestled in a majestic pine forest populated with a variety of wild animals find their home in these places, be careful not to leave without discovering some mountain goats, deer, roe deer, vultures, a multitude of amphibians and even some "domestic" animals.

Whether you choose to explore downstream or upstream along the Rambla Malilla, adventure is guaranteed. If you go with the little ones and you see that the path becomes difficult at some point, you can always entertain yourself by sharpening your eyes on the stones of the dry riverbed, as many of them will give you a surprise or two. We are in an area with a high presence of fossils, you can find them at your feet just by walking.

<< What to do?

As we have already said, walking along the Rambla Malilla is an adventure. We can walk along a path that we will soon upload to our website where we will find some small white and yellow trail markers, although the narrow path does not allow you to get lost.

After a walk of just over 5 kilometres, we will reach the junction with the Tagus River, where we can enjoy a refreshing swim in wonderful, crystal-clear, emerald-coloured pools, before returning to the starting point. In case we want to extend the day, we can do the other stretch of the riverbed up to the hermitage of San LorenzoThe area is less encased in rocky walls, but much more lush and prolific in fossilised animals.