The Sierra awaits
Hornos lies inside the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park, the largest natural park in Spain. From here you have a castle, starry skies, a reservoir and some of the park’s best trails.
El Cruce de Hornos does not organise or sell these activities. Each entry links to its provider or an official source: book and check conditions directly with them. Check opening times before you go.
In the village, on foot
- In the village
Hornos Castle and Cosmolarium
A fortress of the Order of Santiago, now a listed monument, housing an astronomy centre with an 8-metre digital planetarium dome and a stargazing terrace. The Sierra's skies are free of light pollution.
Wednesday to Sunday, 10:30 to 14:00. Afternoon hours change with the season: check their website.
- In the village
Aguilón viewpoint
Next to the town hall, looking out over the Natural Park and the Tranco reservoir. The best place to get your bearings before heading out.
Free access.
- In the village
Puerta de la Villa and Church of the Assumption
Hornos has been a protected historic site since 1985. The bent-entrance Puerta de la Villa survives from the 10th–11th century walls; the 16th-century church has a Plateresque doorway.
Wander the old town freely.
The Tranco reservoir
- Right below the village
Tranco reservoir
One of Spain's largest reservoirs, at the head of the Guadalquivir. Along the left bank (A-319) you'll find viewpoints, picnic areas, waymarked trails and water sports facilities.
Trails PR-A 149, PR-A 193 and a stretch of the GR-144 between Hornos and Cañada Morales.
- Starts at El Tranco
Kayaking on the reservoir
A guided kayak tour of about four and a half hours, with equipment, picnic breakfast and lunch included. Ages 7 and up.
Booked directly on the provider's platform.
Trails and wildlife
- 27 km
Collado del Almendral wildlife park
100 hectares by the southern end of the Tranco, with marked paths and viewpoints to see red deer, fallow deer, mouflon, ibex and birds of prey roaming semi-free.
Check opening times and conditions before you go.
- Torre del Vinagre
Río Borosa trail
The park's best-known walk: boardwalks through the Cerrada de Elías gorge, pools and waterfalls. About 23 km out and back, moderate; you can turn around at any point.
Starts at the Río Borosa fish hatchery. Best in spring and autumn; in winter, start early.
For a day out
- Neighbouring village
Segura de la Sierra
A walled hilltop village crowned by its castle, home to the 'Territorio de Frontera' interpretation centre on the history of the Sierra.
Check castle opening times on the tourism portal.
Hornos festivities
- 17 January
- San Antón, with bonfires and local cured meats.
- Mid-August
- Feast of the Assumption and San Roque, with Las Vaquillas.
Come back for dinner and a bed
After the trail, the restaurant and guesthouse are waiting for you.