Refugio del Vado de Salmerón
The place
Free, unstaffed refuge in the Vado de Salmerón recreational area, in the municipality of Zaorejas within the Alto Tajo Natural Park (Guadalajara, Castile-La Mancha). Set up along the Tajo track, the site has a refuge, picnic areas enclosed with wooden fencing, tables, and orientation signage. The refuge lets hikers on through-routes — notably the GR 113 “Camino Natural del Tajo” and other long-distance trails — spend the night. The Fuente del Contornillo, on the right heading up toward Poveda de la Sierra, offers fresh water in all seasons. A setting of limestone Tajo gorges with springs, swimming spots, and old fording paths linking neighboring villages.
Getting there
On the Tajo track (Zaorejas). A stage of the GR 113 Camino Natural del Tajo. Fuente del Contornillo nearby, toward Poveda de la Sierra.
The setting
Limestone gorges of the Tajo, Alto Tajo Natural Park, springs and swimming spots.
