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Contreras Dam

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    1. Parque Natural de las Hoces de Cabriel — circular de gravel desde Contreras

    33.5km

    03:15

    760m

    760m

    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    December 10, 2025

    Contreras Dam (Contreras Reservoir), located on the border between Cuenca and Valencia provinces.

    It lies between Villargordo del Cabriel (Valencia) and the Cuenca municipalities of La Pesquera, Mira, Enguídanos, and Minglanilla, spanning the Cabriel and Guadazaón rivers.
    Below the dam is the historic Contreras Bridge, built between 1845 and 1851 by Lucio del Valle, part of the old zigzag mountain pass.

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      December 10, 2025

      Hiking: Popular routes, such as the "Engineer's House" trail, offer viewpoints overlooking the reservoir and the Cabriel River gorges.
      Guided tours: Occasionally, the Hydrographic Confederation and the Villargordo Town Council organize tours and talks in the village of Contreras.
      Historic roads: The abandoned section of the old N-III highway and the Contreras Hills attract engineering enthusiasts, with their original 20th-century asphalt and signage.

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        May 11, 2023

        Dam on the Cabriel river that feeds the Contreras reservoir. The Cabriel River marks the boundary between the provinces of Cuenca and Valencia. The reservoir normally does not exceed 20% of its capacity (due to the permeability of the rock).

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          Elevation 590 m

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          Location: Minglanilla, Manchuela, Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha, Spain

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