Free access tourist route located near the municipality of Buendía, Cuenca, among pine forests, sandstone abounds. In them you will find the Route of the Faces, a hiking route of a couple of kilometers in which you will see yourself accompanied by pine trees and allegorical sculptures.
Faces sculpted in sandstone rock of different sizes, some spectacular, with dimensions of four and six meters, which took eight years to sculpt due to the hardness of the rock.
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At the entrance to the Route of the faces there is a picnic area, with tables and chairs to eat and plenty of shade, although you can always enjoy the local cuisine, in the municipality of Buendía.

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Free access tourist route located near the municipality of Buendía, Cuenca, among pine forests, sandstone stones abound. Here you will find the Ruta de las Caras, a hiking route of a couple of kilometers in which you will be accompanied by pine trees and allegorical sculptures.
Faces sculpted in sandstone rock of different sizes, some spectacular, with dimensions of four and six meters, which took eight years to sculpt due to the hardness of the rock.

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1. Route of the Faces - circular from Buendía (PR-CU 46)

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2. Route of the Faces loop from Aparcamiento Ruta de Las Caras

1.59km

00:27

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Route of the Faces loop from Buendía

9.43km

02:31

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 730 m

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Location: Buendía, Alcarria, Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha, Spain

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Route of the Faces

1. Route of the Faces - circular from Buendía (PR-CU 46)

2. Route of the Faces loop from Aparcamiento Ruta de Las Caras

3. Route of the Faces loop from Buendía

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