5 best trail running trails near Zaragoza

Trail running is a popular sport in Zaragoza. There are five main areas where your soles can hit the trail. You will need to go by car to get to this locations. All this areas are define as steppe, a very dry terrain with no forest. the terrain is covered by grass and shrubs. Trails are well marked. Running here in summer can be extremely hot.

AREA 1: LAS PLANAS DE MARIA (10 km by car  from Zaragoza)

Starting point: Parking at Cadrete

This is probably the most popular area for locals. Canyons, ridges and trails. Many diferente trails that will surprise you and many options to choose for your second time.

This is our suggestion for your first day:

AREA 2: MONTES BLANCOS (20 km by car from Zaragoza)

Starting point: Parking near Alfajarin Castle

There are many well marked trails. when you run on the ridges you will always see the famous Spanish bull.

This is our suggestion for your first day:

AREA 3: MONTES DE ZUERA (17km by car from Zaragoza)

Starting point: Parking near Villanueva de Gallego

There is a pine forest in this area but the terrain is similar to the other areas.

AREA 4: SIERRA DE ALCUBIERRE (30 km by car from Zaragoza)

Starting point: Parking at Perdiguera sporting area

This region is call Monegros and its landscape is characteristic of badlands. It is a very soft terrain that has been extensively eroded.

This is our suggestion for your first day:

AREA 5: SALT MINES OF REMOLINOS (35km by car from Zaragoza)

Starting point: Parking at Remolinos sporting area

Famous for the salt mines,  only one remains open. The landscape is similar to the other areas.

This is our suggestion for your first day: