Los Cantos: River Landscape, Structures and Routes

Los Cantos is located in the Espacio Natural del Curso Alto del Río Mijares and in the Sierra del Espadán. The Mijares is both a point of reference for structures in the village and for the riverside landscape. There are also named hiking and cycling routes that pass through or end in Los Cantos. For travelers, the village’s appearance and natural setting are therefore key, as are the specific routes.

River Landscape and Structures

The Puente de los Cantos is located where the Mijares flows through the village. It is a stone aqueduct bridge with a round arch. Its construction and arch shape give the structure a distinct architectural character; at the same time, it lies directly beside the river, which anchors the village’s name in the landscape. Visitors interested in structures will find a specific example of a bridge whose type and form can be clearly identified.

The Molino de los Peiros has a different connection to the Mijares: it is a watermill on the riverbank, located in Los Cantos. Its surroundings include an orchard with trees and riverside vegetation. This brings two different structures on the same river into view: a stone aqueduct bridge with its round arch, and a watermill in a landscape shaped by an orchard and riverside greenery. Together with its location in the Sierra del Espadán and the Espacio Natural del Curso Alto del Río Mijares, these provide a concrete point of reference when choosing a destination.

Hiking Routes and Planning

The PR-CV 126 Alto Curso del Mijares runs through Los Cantos between Puebla de Arenoso and the provincial border between Castellón and Teruel. The route is 16,318 meters long, has an elevation gain of 700 meters, and an estimated duration of six hours and 35 minutes. When planning, the stated time for the tour matters as well as the route’s passage through the village. The duration is an estimate and describes the route as a whole.

As of August 27, 2026, a temporary suspension of the PR-CV 126 was indicated due to defects in the route markings or alignment. Check its status before your tour, before including the route in your plans.

The GR 160 Camino del Cid runs from near the provincial border with Teruel to Los Cantos. From Los Cantos, it passes through a gorge and continues uphill through a pine forest. This route can therefore be understood through a specific sequence of landscapes: from the village through the gorge and onward to the uphill section in the pine forest. By contrast, the PR-CV 126 is described in terms of its length, elevation gain and estimated duration. These differences help you consider the two hiking routes according to the respective features provided.

Cycling in Los Cantos

Routes connected with Los Cantos are also listed for cyclists. The Sendas Grana-Juana ends in the village and includes a fast, technically demanding section. Check for current incident notices before setting out, as route conditions can change. The gravel route La Conquista de Valencia is also connected with Los Cantos. Its classification as a gravel route distinguishes it from the hiking trails, but does not provide information about their routes or terrain profiles.

During a stay in Los Cantos, you can focus on the river landscape and its structures or on the hiking and cycling routes described here. If you are planning a tour, take into account the stated route features and check the latest notices for the route in question.

For the broader travel overview: Puebla De Arenoso.