El Socavón Mine

Cinnabar mines.
An example of the importance of the metallurgical activity that took place in the Sierra Espadán are the remains of the currently abandoned Hembral mining complex, where, among other things, remains of the El Socavón mine can be seen, consisting of the landfill and the engine, rails, wagons and the cavity, which is currently closed due to its potential danger. This was the last exploitation in the 1970s to extract cinnabar, also known as vermilion because of its color, a mineral composed primarily of mercury and used to separate gold and silver from other minerals.

Easy access from the path of the green route that leaves from Chóvar

It was a really beautiful but also strenuous hike.
There are very rocky paths shortly after the start and also at the end. In the end we were still happy, the view is magnificent!