{"id":6064,"date":"2025-01-17T14:51:42","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T13:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/?p=6064"},"modified":"2025-03-19T17:31:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T16:31:37","slug":"el-nacimiento-del-rio-mundo-en-riopar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/en\/el-nacimiento-del-rio-mundo-en-riopar\/castilla-la-mancha\/","title":{"rendered":"The source of the river Mundo, Ri\u00f3par"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"translation-block\">Weekend in the Sierra de Segura in the surroundings of Ri\u00f3par. This small village in Albacete is located in the Ri\u00f3par Valley, between the Sierras del Segura and Alcaraz in the heart of the Calares del R\u00edo Mundo y de la Sima Natural Park.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-nacimiento-del-rio-mundo\">Source of the Mundo River<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-algunos-datos-que-debemos-conocer\">Some facts to know.<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-ruta-desde-el-aparcamiento-del-arenal-al-nacimiento-del-rio-mundo\">Route from the Arenal car park to the source of the river Mundo.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-subida-al-penon-de-riopar-pueblo-viejo\">Climb to the rock of Ri\u00f3par old town<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-la-iglesia-del-espiritu-santo\">La iglesia del Esp\u00edritu Santo<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-la-fuente-y-las-vistas-panoramicas\">The fountain and the panoramic views<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-alrededores-de-riopar-y-mas-informacion\">Surroundings of Ri\u00f3par and more information<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-calares-del-mundo-y-de-la-sima\">Calares del Mundo y de la Sima<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-nacimiento-del-rio-mundo\">Source of the Mundo River<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-algunos-datos-que-debemos-conocer\">Some facts to know.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is appreciated for its spectacular karst landscape and floral diversity, offering numerous attractions for all kinds of visitors, whether they are nature lovers seeking the tranquillity and pleasure of open spaces, or for the more adventurous who enjoy risk sports and all kinds of outdoor activities, next to the Calares del Pozo y las Simas Natural Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The Mundo River rises in the cave of the jets, 6 km deep and with a mouth of about 30 m in diameter. It is located in a cut of approximately 300 metres, forming a waterfall of more than 100 metres, and is considered one of the most beautiful in Spain. In the winter season, the phenomenon known as \u2018El Revent\u00f3n\u2019 takes place inside the cave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shortest and easiest route will take us to the bottom of the valley, where we can see the Los Chorros cave. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the source of the Mundo river, which rushes down and forms one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Spain, as well as small pools called calderetas.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"452\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/salto-nacimiento-riomundo-452x640.webp\" alt=\"Cascada del nacimiento del rio Mundo con una poza , caldereta o piscina natural.\" class=\"wp-image-6168\" style=\"width:452px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/salto-nacimiento-riomundo-452x640.webp 452w, https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/salto-nacimiento-riomundo-320x454.webp 320w, https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/salto-nacimiento-riomundo-8x12.webp 8w, https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/salto-nacimiento-riomundo.webp 494w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cascada del nacimiento del r\u00edo Mundo con caldereta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The distance to the main caldereta is 350 metres and 800 metres for the whole route, up to the viewpoint. The approximate time spent is 20 minutes for the first part and 15 minutes for the second part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cave is considered the most important in the southern half of the peninsula, with almost 40 km of galleries explored to date. According to a forest ranger, this cave is very deep and with several galleries that have not been visited, so access to the cave is only allowed to experienced and previously authorised personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"426\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cueva-y-cascada-riomundo-426x640.webp\" alt=\"Vista de la boca de la cueva por donde nace el rio Mundo, con poca salida de agua\" class=\"wp-image-6167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cueva-y-cascada-riomundo-426x640.webp 426w, https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cueva-y-cascada-riomundo-302x454.webp 302w, https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cueva-y-cascada-riomundo-8x12.webp 8w, https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cueva-y-cascada-riomundo.webp 466w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vista de la boca de la cueva con poca salida de agua.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-ruta-desde-el-aparcamiento-del-arenal-al-nacimiento-del-rio-mundo\">Route from the Arenal car park to the source of the river Mundo.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We started the year with the desire to make good excursions and in this case we decided to do this route, a little longer, which offers a broader view of the surroundings of the Mundo river, the Natural Park of the Calares del Mundo and the Sima.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/20250104_113710.jpeg\" alt=\"Descenso del r\u00edo mundo\" class=\"wp-image-6096\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The route is circular and lasts approximately 2 hours, plus the time you want to spend in the pools and around the source of the Mundo river. According to different information the kilometres of the route vary, the information panel at the beginning of the route indicates that the round trip is 7.4 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Arenal car park is large and we did not pay for parking, and we saw deer grazing freely in the surrounding area. From this same point you can access another more complex route that goes to the source of the Mundo river but through the upper part of the mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dondetelleven-miguel-dolores.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6097 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dondetelleven-miguel-dolores.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dondetelleven-miguel-dolores-605x454.jpeg 605w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>A fairly easy and peaceful route at the beginning of January. We were able to enjoy a morning in which the weather, although cloudy, was not very cold and although there was not an abundance of water in the stream, the experience was very gratifying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-subida-al-penon-de-riopar-pueblo-viejo\">Climb to the rock of Ri\u00f3par old town<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the title says, we climb to the top of the hill along a narrow and winding road, until we reach the location of the old town of Ri\u00f3par.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Riopar-viejo-desde-el-cerro-853x640.jpeg\" alt=\"Vista de Ri\u00f3par desde el cerro del castillo, al fondo se observa el valle con el nuevo Ri\u00f3par\" class=\"wp-image-6075\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of Ri\u00f3par from the top of the hill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We arrived at dusk and the visit was quick so that we could see Ri\u00f3par old town. The church was closed so we were unable to visit the interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>What to visit in Ri\u00f3par old town:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>La Iglesia del Esp\u00edritu Santo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Las vistas desde los miradores panor\u00e1micos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Las casas y calles empedradas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>La fuente, el cementerio y los restos del castillo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-la-iglesia-del-espiritu-santo\">La iglesia del Esp\u00edritu Santo <\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Iglesia-del-Espiritu-Santo1-853x640.jpeg\" alt=\"Vista de la Iglesia del Espiritu santo al atardecer\" class=\"wp-image-6068\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Church of the Holy Spirit <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">It stands out especially for its location and excellent state of preservation. Its initial construction dates back to the 13th century. The current church is a reconstruction from the 15th century, although it retains its Romanesque appearance. It is one of the southernmost Romanesque churches in the whole Peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a curiosity, this church is oriented towards Jerusalem, and not towards Rome as is the custom. This situation, together with its Romanesque base, indicates the passage of the Knights Templar through this settlement.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Iglesia-del-Espiritu-Santo-2-853x640.jpeg\" alt=\"Vista lateral de laniglesia del esp\u00edritu Santo, entrada , campanario y contrafuertes.\" class=\"wp-image-6069\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Side view of the church\nI <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-la-fuente-y-las-vistas-panoramicas\">The fountain and the panoramic views <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/La-fuente-480x640.jpeg\" alt=\"La fuente de Ri\u00f3par pueblo viejo\" class=\"wp-image-6073 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The construction is recent, but written records state that there was a spring of water from the time of the Arabs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ri\u00f3par fountain is located next to a cave with a unique entrance that has its own legends as a gateway to other dimensions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there are hardly any remains of the castle scattered all over the top of the hill, it is advisable to go up there to appreciate the wonderful views. Take advantage of the sunrise or sunset to enjoy the colours and tones that can be seen from the castle hill.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Panoramica-atardecer1-853x640.jpeg\" alt=\"Explanada del cerro del castillo con la puesta de sol entre las monta\u00f1as.\" class=\"wp-image-6072\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunset in Riopar old town<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Panoramica-atardecer2-853x640.jpeg\" alt=\"Vista panor\u00e1mica del atardecer en el cerro del castillo de Ri\u00f3par\" class=\"wp-image-6071\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#a6e5de;color:#a6e5de\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Passing behind the church there is a cemetery that is currently in use, we go to the hill where the remains of the castle are, and we are surprised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tombs located outside the cemetery are found along the route we take when we reach the hill. We are surprised by the number of graves and because they are of very different dates from the 1800s to the 1980s...<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/dondetelleven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Cementerio-en-el-cerro-480x640.jpeg\" alt=\"Detalle de 2 lapidas colocadas en la cima del castillo, fuera del cementerio.\" class=\"wp-image-6077 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-alrededores-de-riopar-y-mas-informacion\">Surroundings of Ri\u00f3par and more information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-calares-del-mundo-y-de-la-sima\">Calares del Mundo y de la Sima<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To the east of the region lies the Calares del Mundo and de la Sima Natural Park, where the Mundo river rises. It is an area of dramatic contrasts between the mountains, with peaks such as the Mentiras peak, and narrow valleys where the wide Hueco de Tus is surprising. Here the colours of the stone and forests combine with the luminous blues of the sky. The area includes the municipalities of Molinicos, with its secluded town centre, Ri\u00f3par, which grew up around the Royal Brass and Bronze Factories, and Yeste with its impressive and well-preserved medieval castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the detailed information at the Ri\u00f3par Tourist Office.  <a href=\"\/en\/undefined\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Oficina de turismo de Ri\u00f3par\">Oficina de turismo de Ri\u00f3par<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fin de semana en la Sierra de Segura en el entorno de Ri\u00f3par. Este peque\u00f1o pueblo de Albacete, se encuentra situado en el Valle de Ri\u00f3par, entre las&nbsp;Sierras del Segura y Alcaraz&nbsp;en pleno&nbsp;Parque Natural de Calares del R\u00edo Mundo y de la Sima. Nacimiento del r\u00edo Mundo Algunos datos que debemos conocer. 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