Retaining walls
Historic ashlar and rubble-stone walls offer unique views and are an architectural attraction for visitors.
The layout of the mountain pass required the construction of numerous retaining walls. These are situated on the mid-slope and embankment sections, and are built of ashlar or masonry. In some cases, the subsequent installation of superelevation meant that they had to be raised on their outer faces
Taped
The realigned section between km 229+850 and 231+500 still features a kerb installed as part of the improvement works on the National Special Surface Circuit.
Headlight cleaner
An abandoned stretch of road offers a unique sight with old headlight traps, ideal for photography enthusiasts and urban explorers.
Water-stabilised macadam surfaces
Sections featuring historic road surfaces and views of the dams, ideal for engineering and scenic tourism.
Kilometre marker
The only kilometre marker on the National Special Tarmac Circuit, a attraction for tourists interested in road history.
Kilometre marker
The kilometre markers from the 1939 Regulations that remain on the Cuenca side of the mountain pass have been repainted yellow
Circular notches
This section features cut-outs formed by circular ashlar tubes raised above the base of the retaining walls.
Contreras Estate Sale
Situated in a port in Cuenca, this venue offers rural agritourism with a range of facilities and a building of significant heritage value that is currently b...
Provincial boundary post
Situated next to the bridge over the River Cabriel, this spot offers panoramic views and is ideal for history and photography enthusiasts.
Bridge over the River Cabriel
A seven-arch bridge with stunning views, ideal for appreciating the architecture and the surrounding countryside.
Staircase leading to the prisoners’ barracks
A staircase and wall from an old barracks offer a glimpse into the past near the bridge over the River Cabriel, attracting tourists interested in the local h...
The village by the Contreras Dam
A picturesque destination with restored architecture, ideal for countryside getaways and enjoying the natural surroundings.
Metal fences
In the area around the Contreras Dam settlement, the fences still have their metal mesh, which is in a reasonable state of repair
Slices
It preserves historic structures featuring lintels and jambs, as well as wheel guards that reveal ancient drainage systems, making it ideal for architecture ...
Kilometre marker between guardrails
This section still features some kilometre posts from the 1939 Regulations, installed between parapets on the retaining walls, with their bases exposed.
Pontoon on the zigzag section of El Ventorro
It consists of a semicircular arch. The arch head, jambs, impost and parapet are built of ashlar, whilst the tympanums and the intrados are of brick.
Rows of parapets
In some sections of the route, the rows of parapets were arranged without alternating wheel guards.
Retaining walls
Historic ashlar and rubble-stone walls offer unique views and are an architectural attraction for visitors.
Rows of parapets and kerbs
In some sections of the route, the rows of parapets were arranged without alternating wheel guards.
Peraltes
Tight bends flanked by retaining walls and metal fences offer a unique experience for tourists, showcasing 20th-century engineering.
Rows of parapets and kerbs
This place is notable for its tall, elongated buildings, which are ideal for exploring 19th-century architecture.
Metal fences
A site featuring old metal structures dating from 1939, ideal for exploring historical features in derelict areas and picturesque settings.
Sewer
A semicircular arch structure with ashlar and brick voussoirs, ideal for admiring traditional engineering in a natural setting.
Osborne bull near Villargordo del Cabriel
It is situated on Cerro de la Cabeza, just past the mountain pass, near Villargordo del Cabriel. A rural tourist area has been set up in the vicinity.