In the heart of Maestrazgo, where silence becomes landscape and nature sets the pace, is one of the most special places for outdoor sports lovers: the Trail Running Center Allepuz. A place where running is not only a physical activity, but a way to discover the territory.

A center to enjoy trail running all year round

The Trail Running Center Allepuz – Geoparque del Maestrazgo (TRC-003) is a permanent facility designed specifically for trail running. Its routes, signposted and accessible throughout the year, allow each runner to choose their own challenge, from beginners to more demanding levels.

All routes start from the town of Allepuz itself, where the reception center is located, made up of various local establishments that offer services such as information, changing rooms or showers, as well as accommodation and restaurants.

This model makes the visitor the protagonist of a complete experience: sport, nature and rural hospitality.

Four routes, four ways of feeling Maestrazgo

The center has four routes of progressive difficulty that can be adapted to all levels:

• Morrón Royo Route (9.2 km – easy level)
  Ideal for beginners, it combines accessible trails with enclaves such as the Sollavientos River or old traditional paths.
• La Avellanera Route (12.9 km – medium level)
  It is more demanding and goes through forests and places of great natural wealth, with a greater accumulated slope.
• Balsaín Route (23.6 km – high level)
  A demanding route that enters the spectacular valley of Sollavientos, with technical descents and great panoramic views.
• Sollavientos Valley Route (38.8 km – very high level)
  The great challenge of the center: long, technical and perfect for experienced runners looking to excel.

Each of them crosses areas of high landscape and historical value, which makes each stride in a way to discover the Maestrazgo.

Nature, sport and territory

The Trail Running Center Allepuz – Geoparque del Maestrazgo is not only a sports facility. It is also a commitment to the sustainable development of the rural environment, integrating sport, tourism and environmental conservation.

Here, the corridor moves between farmhouses, rivers, forests and old roads, in a territory where the human footprint and nature coexist in balance.

Tips for trail running

If you are thinking of starting or improving your trail running, here are some basic recommendations:

• Choose your route according to your physical and technical level.
• Check the weather before leaving
• Bring the appropriate equipment (footwear, water, sun protection, windbreaker).
• Respect the environment: do not leave waste and follow the marked trails.
• Listen to your body: trail running requires effort, but also balance.

Planning the activity well and acting prudently is key to enjoying the mountain safely.

Tips for visiting Maestrazgo

Taking advantage of your visit to the Trail Running Center is also an opportunity to discover the Maestrazgo:

• Explore its charming villages
• Enjoy its traditional gastronomy
• Combines activities: hiking, mountain biking, climbing or cultural routes.
• Let yourself be surprised by the silence and authenticity of the territory.

Maestrazgo is a destination to live without haste, where every experience connects with the essence of nature.

Running in Allepuz is much more than adding kilometers. It is discovering a unique territory, feeling the landscape under your feet and being part of a different way of traveling.

Do you dare to visit it?