01 · ~6 km · loop · easy
Senda de Carretas
The classic forest trail: a marked ~6 km loop from the forest car park through the best of the beechwood. Suitable for everyone.
The guide
Cantalojas & Tejera Negra
The Tejera Negra beech forest belongs to the Sierra Norte de Guadalajara Natural Park and is recognised by UNESCO among Europe's ancient beech forests. Cantalojas is its village — the natural base to explore it.
The Tejera Negra beech forest
Beech, oak, pine and the odd yew grow on the slopes of the Sierra de Ayllón, along the Lillas and Zarzas rivers. It is one of the southernmost beech forests in Europe, and in autumn it turns copper and gold.
Important in autumn
In high season (especially October and November) car access to the forest car park is regulated and you should reserve a spot in advance on the official Castilla-La Mancha tourism portal. If you stay with us, we explain how when you confirm.
Visit the official portal ↗The trails
02 · ~17 km · loop · moderate
Senda del Robledal
The long option: a ~17 km loop starting near Cantalojas combining oak wood, pine and beech. For trained legs.
03 · at your pace · easy
The village & the meadows
Gentle walks from your doorstep: the Lillas river meadows, the stone village and nearby viewpoints. Perfect at sunset.
A forest for every season
Spring
Low mist, budding beeches, full streams. New green everywhere.
Summer
Mountain cool while the plains bake. Deep shade and the Lillas pools.
Autumn
The copper forest. Peak season: book early.
Winter
Snow, silence and chimney smoke. The village at its most intimate.
How many days do you have?
Forest weekend
- Easy arrival and village stroll
- Senda de Carretas in the morning
- Simple dinner at the apartment
- Coffee and the Lillas meadows before leaving
Slow getaway
- Unhurried arrival day
- The forest with parking booked
- Sierra Norte: Galve and viewpoints
- Easy midday departure
Base to disconnect
- Alternating walks and reading
- Seasonal photography
- Black villages and Atienza
- Your own kitchen, your own hours
And near Cantalojas
Galve de Sorbe
Its castle and mountain village, a short hop across the sierra.
The black villages
The slate architecture of Majaelrayo and Campillo de Ranas.
Atienza & Sigüenza
Medieval stone, castles and good food for a full day out.
LA VENTANA DE TEJERA NEGRA
Your base by the forest
Sleep in Cantalojas and reach the forest before anyone else.