Circular hiking routes in Castellón

The province of Castellón offers an ever-changing setting for hiking lovers, with wetlands, dramatic mountain ranges and ancient forests—as well as seven natural parks! We’ve picked out some of the most rewarding circular routes in Castellón for your next escape.

Make a note, get your backpack ready and use your trip as a chance to explore characterful towns and regions—and to sample a local cuisine full of toothsome surprises.

What is the most beautiful circular hiking route in Castellón?

That’s a difficult question to answer, as there are so many utterly stunning landscapes along Castellón’s circular routes. Here’s a selection to suit different types of walkers:

1. Fredes – Portell de l’Infern – Salt de Robert: A classic in the Tinença de Benifassà Natural Park—and a challenging route. It’s one of the most beguiling circular hikes with waterfalls in Castellón, featuring a dramatic natural passage through rock at the Portell and a 25-metre waterfall surrounded by native vegetation. You can learn more about it here.

2. Penyagolosa from the San Juan Bautista de Penyagolosa y Santa Bárbara Sanctuary: Climbing this iconic peak is one of the standout hiking routes in Castellón. The trail through the Pegunta ravine takes you past black pine forests and ancient yew trees in a true mountain setting. This trail is of moderate difficulty.

3. Mas del Señor, Clot de Maig, Dunes of Pebret and Torre Badum: If you’re looking for a circular route to catch the sunset on the Castellón coast, this medium-difficulty trail in the Sierra de Irta combines unspoilt rocky coves with sea vistas and fresh coastal air.

4. Bartolo summit: The highest point in the Desert de les Palmes Natural Park can be reached via an easy circular route suitable for families. On clear days, you might even spot the Columbretes Islands!

5. PR-CV 341 Ethnographic Route of L’Alcalatén: Starting in Figueroles, this moderate walk passes through landscapes of almond and olive trees—some of them centuries old—where you’ll come across old livestock shelters and sites of historical and ethnographic interest.

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