Red Canyon of Teruel - Cañón Rojo Teruel

Hello friends. In my previous post I talked about my visit to Teruel. Afterwards we went to see a local natural formation called the Red Canyon, located about 10 km from Teruel, within the province of Teruel in the Autonomous Community of Aragon. It is reached by a sandy road. This canyon was formed by wind and weather conditions, making it a completely natural formation. It is considered a local attraction.

Entry is completely free. There is no national park or similar official arrangement here. In other words, anyone can come and explore it at any time. It’s just not a very well-known place. Mostly locals know about it and come here.

If you want to walk around the entire route, according to what I’ve read, its total length is about 11 km. So it’s possible to circle the canyon from the outside. The soil here is red in color, which is where the canyon gets its name. When we visited, it was close to sunset and the sunlight fell beautifully over the canyon.

There are soil collapses and cracks here, meaning geological processes are still ongoing. As far as I understand, the land here was once divided. Perhaps it was used for agriculture or livestock grazing and maybe it still is. The stones are arranged almost like borders or fences and this pattern continues further on.

The surrounding landscapes are very impressive. I had never seen a place like this before. The ground is split by deep cracks. According to what I’ve read, these formations were created as water found its own paths and through erosion over many years. So we’re talking about a very long time span.

Along our way there was a ruined structure, possibly a shepherd’s hut. Or maybe something was once cultivated here. I’m not sure. There’s nothing there now, but it’s clear that something once existed. People come here to walk, stroll with their dogs and explore. Some even fly drones. In my opinion, the scenery is truly beautiful and the view from above is especially impressive.

Further ahead, groups of tourists were turning back. Since it’s winter, it gets dark early. There are large cracks along the path and you have to jump over them to keep going. So these natural processes are clearly still ongoing.

It’s a place you can comfortably visit for a walk. Overall, because it’s so different from more familiar landscapes, I think it makes for a very interesting weekend discovery. Of course, as long as you’re careful.

Inside the canyon, there are small hills and mounds, while the highest points are further ahead. I climbed a bit higher and could look down at the place where we had just been. There’s another section of the canyon further on, covering quite a wide area. Nearby, you can see a small settlement, a village close to Teruel.

At sunset it’s really beautiful. The sun’s rays fall wonderfully over the Red Canyon. As you climb higher, the views become even more striking. I reached the very top and could see the canyon and its surroundings stretching out in the distance.

I think that’s enough about today’s walk. It was quite interesting for me and I discovered a new place. More to come. I wish you all the very best. See you in new posts