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El Socavón Mine

El Socavón Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

El Socavón Mine

Recommended by 27 hikers out of 29

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc Natural de la Serra d'Espadà

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Location: Chóvar, Palancia, Castellón, Spain

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1. El Socavón Mine – Ajuez Reservoir loop from Chóvar

8.27km

02:52

340m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Ajuez Reservoir – Nevera de Castro loop from Chóvar

9.54km

03:41

480m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Ajuez Reservoir – El Socavón Mine loop from Chóvar

4.95km

01:46

190m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Werner K

January 27, 2024

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.

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Pau Safont

February 1, 2022

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

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Mama Petra

February 2, 2025

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!

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Location: Chóvar, Palancia, Castellón, Spain

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El Socavón Mine

1. El Socavón Mine – Ajuez Reservoir loop from Chóvar

2. Ajuez Reservoir – Nevera de Castro loop from Chóvar

3. Ajuez Reservoir – El Socavón Mine loop from Chóvar

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