Alto Tajo Natural ParkCastillo de RochafridaLaguna GrandeSantuario de la Virgen de la HozFuente la ReinaSumidero de Bocanegra
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Peñalén

Peñalén is a town in Guadalajara district, Castile-La Mancha, Spain of about 125 people. Within 50 km by road there are 177 places to visit: 39 forts & heritage, 65 caves and 33 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Alto Tajo Natural Park, Castillo de Rochafrida and Laguna Grande.

40.6656° N, 2.0700° WPop. 125

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Within 30 km110 places
Within 50 km177
Must-see57
Notable165
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Alto Tajo Natural Park, nature spot near Peñalén
Must-see

Alto Tajo Natural Park

Nature spot · 3 km

Castillo de Rochafrida, heritage site near Peñalén
Must-see

Castillo de Rochafrida

Heritage site · 13 km · Cuenca

Laguna Grande, lake near Peñalén
Must-see

Laguna Grande

Lake · 17 km · Cuenca

Places near Peñalén by type

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One day from Peñalén

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:03 pm

92 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Peñalén
  2. Castillo de Rochafridaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Laguna Grandelake · 45 min
  4. Sumidero de Bocanegracave · 1 hrs
  5. Santuario de la Virgen de la Hozchurch · 30 min
  6. Microrreserva Prados Húmedos de Torremocha del Pinarnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Peñalén
Today’s loopPeñalénStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Peñalén?

Alto Tajo Natural Park (nature spot, about 3 km), Castillo de Rochafrida (heritage site, about 13 km), Laguna Grande (lake, about 17 km), Santuario de la Virgen de la Hoz (church, about 24 km), Fuente la Reina (attraction, about 5 km), Sumidero de Bocanegra (cave, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Peñalén?

177 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 65 caves, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Peñalén?

Castillo de Rochafrida, about 13 km by road; Hoya del Villar (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest cave to Peñalén?

Sumidero de Bocanegra, about 7 km by road; Sima Perdidos (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Peñalén?

Start in Peñalén, visit Castillo de Rochafrida, then Laguna Grande, then Sumidero de Bocanegra, then Santuario de la Virgen de la Hoz, then Microrreserva Prados Húmedos de Torremocha del Pinar, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.