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Hike to the Roman Aqueduct Peña Cortada: An Exploration of Valencia’s Historical Landmark
4.8
12 Ratings
Calles
Embark on a 14-kilometer hike to the Roman Aqueduct Peña Cortada in Valencia’s La Serranía region. Explore tunnels, cross bridges, and admire the unique scenery while also visiting the historical neighborhoods of Chelva.
Embark on a 14-kilometer hike to the Roman Aqueduct Peña Cortada in Valencia’s La Serranía region. Explore tunnels, cross bridges, and admire the unique scenery while also visiting the historical neighborhoods of Chelva.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Calles - After 50 minutes of driving we will get to Calles - the beginning of our trip. First, we’ll have a coffee in a local bar and start the hike. The initial 3 kilometers are a very gentle ascent until we get closer to the aqueduct. Here we will start going up the single track trail, while gaining a bit more elevation. Thankfully, this ascent…
- Calles - After 50 minutes of driving we will get to Calles - the beginning of our trip. First, we’ll have a coffee in a local bar and start the hike. The initial 3 kilometers are a very gentle ascent until we get closer to the aqueduct. Here we will start going up the single track trail, while gaining a bit more elevation. Thankfully, this ascent is quite short and soon we will be at the Peña Cortada aqueduct. The path takes us straight through it, as we make our way through the tunnels carved out in rock. Eventually we will get to the bridge - the most impressive part of the aqueduct, which we will cross to get to the other side.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
This hiking tour follows a 14-kilometer circular path. The highlight of Valencia’s La Serranía region is the Roman aqueduct in Chelva, which is over 2000 years old and now accessible by foot. The aqueduct allows visitors to walk through rock-carved tunnels, cross stunning bridges, and enjoy the area’s unique scenery. Chelva and its historic…
This hiking tour follows a 14-kilometer circular path. The highlight of Valencia’s La Serranía region is the Roman aqueduct in Chelva, which is over 2000 years old and now accessible by foot. The aqueduct allows visitors to walk through rock-carved tunnels, cross stunning bridges, and enjoy the area’s unique scenery. Chelva and its historic neighborhoods are also worth exploring. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the town, appreciating the ancient Moorish, Jewish, Christian, and Arabic architecture.
Location
Calles
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(12 Ratings)
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Jomich
Mar 2, 2026
Spectacular! - My husband and I did the group hike to the Roman aqueduct (Peña Cortada), led by Dmitry, and it was truly spectacular! Walking through the town of Chelva with its Jewish, Moorish, Christian, and Arabic influence, traversing the Ruta del Agua along and above the river, and hiking up into the mountains, through tunnels that form part of the aqueduct before crossing the aqueduct itself, we saw incredible scenery, and best of all, the aqueduct--an amazing feat of engineering--over 2,000 years old, and completely preserved! It was nice getting to know this international group of hikers, and Dmitry has deep knowledge of the region which he is happy to share when asked. The hike was often uphill which was strenuous for me, though my husband (who is athletic) classified it as moderate. Highly recommend!
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Angelac8543
Mar 10, 2024
A great day out led by our super guide, Dmitry. - A very enjoyable walk led by our super guide, Dmitry, who gave us some interesting information along the route. Everyone in our group of 15 members really enjoyed the experience - the views were amazing and walking across the Roman aqueduct was a special moment for all. Dmitry organised lunch for the group in Restaurant Rincon de los Pacos, Chelva, and the food and service were very good. Our many thanks to Dmitry.
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280galinas
Nov 24, 2023
Today’s hike - What a fantastic trip today! The weather could not be any better! Amazing discoveries of ancient tunnels/aqueduct! Very interesting and very international group of people! The best way to meet new friends while exploring the magnificent surroundings of Valencia!
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Camper721701
Nov 24, 2023
A wonderful day hike to Pena Cortada - Our circular hiking route today guided by Valencia's best guide, Dmitry with his knowledge, care, organization and professionalism on a beautiful fall day to visit the 2000 year old Roman aqueduct near the charming town of Chelva (only an hour drive from Valencia) makes for a wonderful day hike that is relatively easy for most hikers. I highly recommend the hike and the Valencia Mountain Enthusiasts.
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Hoffofficial
Jun 15, 2023
Fabulous hike to Roman Aqueduct. - Leaving our hotel from the old part of Valencia,we were picked up by our guide Dmitri and drove to the town of Chelva where we started the walk. Approx 15 km round trip , the walk was moderate with some climbing before reaching the Roman Aqueduct. Take some water and a few snacks as it is quite tiring but worth the visit if you are interested in history. Dimitri was well experienced and informative. Some wonderful views and something different to do during your stay.
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Happyhammer69
Feb 12, 2023
Highly Recommended - We have completed two walks with Dmitry, first the day hike to the Roman aqueduct and then a two day hike around Chelva. Both experiences were fantastic with prompt pickup at The Mestalla, comfortable transport to the mountains and great company on the hike and at dinner on the two day hike.
The hike locations are absolutely stunning. Highly recommended.
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Y3513tccharmaines
May 3, 2022
A hike not to be missed! - What an awesome experience :-) Thanks to Dmitry & Eric the mascot who led us all the way. Very well organised & enjoyable too. Higly recommended!
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Emma
Apr 22, 2022
Gorgeous! - This is a gorgeous hike, through an old town, past the most clear river, over bridges in the mountains, through the old aqueduct tunnels, a split in the rock and finally over the viaduct itself. So much to see!
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P2289jnjohnh
Apr 16, 2022
Great hike through history - Dmitry picked me up on time, drove to the hike, we got a coffee, and then started the hike! It was a really fantastic experience. He was very knowledgeable about the area, history, and was nice to talk to. If I come back to Valencia I will definitely book another hike.
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Anthony_p
Jun 1, 2023
More hiking than history; but cool! - We were joined by a sweet stray dog who made the entire hike with us! Walking through the aquaduct was great. Enjoyed the views. Would have given 4-5 stars, but had hoped for more history or information. Emphasis clearly was on hiking. More physically demanding than anticipated, especially for those in 50’s. Would have been too nervous with child who might not be as careful about drop-offs/cliffs.
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