Ziplining in Cuenca: Europe's longest urban double line

Fly 445 meters over the river gorge and see the old town from the air

Ziplining in Cuenca is a 15-minute activity where you cross the Hoz del Huécar on Europe's longest urban double zipline, descending 120 meters at roughly 70 km/hour with a parachute brake that lets you take in the Hanging Houses, St. Paul's Bridge and the World Heritage city center. A guide in English or Spanish is on hand. Children from age 7 are welcome, and the weight range is 35–120 kg. All equipment (hull, ropes and harness) is professionally tested.

The experience

You arrive at the launch station and get fitted with a hull, harness and ropes, all tested to the standards of top adventure parks. The guide checks your weight and fit, then walks you to the platform overlooking the Hoz del Huécar gorge. The 445-meter span stretches across the river valley, with the Parador Nacional de Turismo visible on the far side and the old town rising behind it.

When you jump, the parachute brake in your harness kicks in automatically, slowing your descent so you're not plummeting but gliding. The whole crossing takes 35–40 seconds depending on your weight, and you'll hit a top speed around 70 km/hour. As you descend the 120 meters, the Hanging Houses come into view (the medieval buildings that cling to the cliff edge), along with St. Paul's Bridge and the tiled roofs of the historic center. It's the angle most visitors never see.

You land at the arrival station near the Parador, where the guide helps you out of the harness. The whole experience, from fitting to landing, takes about 15 minutes. You can do it solo or as a couple on the same line.

What’s included

• Professional-grade hull, ropes and harness tested to adventure park standards.
• guide in English or Spanish.
• parachute brake system built into the harness.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (7 to 13 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Tirolina Las Hoces Cuenca

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you follow the commentary in whichever language suits you. This works for anyone from age 7 up to 120 kg, and the automatic brake means you don't need prior zipline experience. Just the nerve to step off the platform.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (7 to 13 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How fast do you go on the zipline?

You reach roughly 70 km/hour during the descent, but the parachute brake in your harness slows you down so you can see the city as you cross. The full 445-meter span takes 35–40 seconds depending on your weight.

What's the view like from the zipline?

You descend 120 meters over the Hoz del Huécar gorge with the Hanging Houses, St. Paul's Bridge and the old town of Cuenca directly below and around you. It's a World Heritage city, so the medieval architecture is what you're flying over.

What equipment do I wear?

You wear a hull, harness and ropes, all professionally tested and maintained to the standards of top adventure parks. The guide fits you before you launch and helps you out when you land.

Is this accessible if I use a wheelchair?

The areas and surfaces at the station are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are nearby. The zipline itself requires you to be able to jump and land, so check with the operator about your specific needs.