Spanish Civil War 1936–1939
Alto de la Torana bunker (Corbalán)
Trenches & fortifications
The story
East of Teruel the Republicans built a fortified line on the heights around Corbalán after the militia columns reached the area in summer 1936. Alto de la Torana was its strongest point. It controlled the old road into Teruel and was flanked by the neighbouring heights of El Tocón and El Chopo. The nearby Cabigordo trenches saw heavy fighting in the last phase of the Battle of Teruel. The site has been restored as part of the 'Atrinchérate' route of 17 Civil War sites around Teruel.
What you can see today
A machine-gun post in excellent condition with iron reinforcement, parallel trenches, a concrete-walled shelter and a deep command bunker cut into the rock.
Plan your visit
It is by the A-226 near Corbalán, with parking and interpretation panels. The 'Atrinchérate' app adds audio and augmented-reality content.
- Parking
- Leave the car at the start of the track and walk
Checked September 2026 from official sources: turismocomarcateruel.com. Things change, so check before you travel.
Sources
- tracesofwar.com/sights/150164/Val-91-Alto-la-Torana-Corbalan.htm
- tracesofwar.com/sights/150164/Val-91-Alto-la-Torana-Corbalan.htm
- aragondigital.es/articulo/teruel/asi-es-atrincherate-recorrido-inmersivo-metralla-bunkeres-turolenses-guerra-civil/20250108113335901567.html
Nearby sites
- Mansueto fort (Valdecebro) · 5 km
- El Muletón (Tortajada) · 6 km
- Teruel Civil War shelters & old town (Plaza del Torico) · 8 km
- Las Viñas bunker (Teruel) · 8 km
- Pozos de Caudé memorial (Concud) · 11 km
- Muela de Villaspesa · 12 km
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