Lanuza Reservoir, stuwmeer in Huesca, Spanje
Lanuza Reservoir is a water body formed by damming the Gállego River in Huesca Province, surrounded by Pyrenees peaks and green valleys. The water partially submerged the former village of Lanuza, leaving visible ruins of old houses, while a marked trail of approximately 6.6 kilometers circles the shores with gentle slopes.
The area was a thriving village until 1978, when a dam was constructed and feared to flood the entire settlement. Former residents returned starting in the 1990s and rebuilt their homes after discovering only portions of the village were submerged.
The name Lanuza reflects the local connection to this mountain valley and its heritage. Today the village displays restored stone houses and narrow streets, with residents maintaining their ties to the land and their traditions as part of daily life.
The trail is accessible year-round and takes about two hours to complete, requiring sturdy shoes and plenty of water. The path starts from Sallent de Gállego with ample parking near the trailhead, rest areas with benches, and is suitable for leashed dogs.
Beneath the water surface lies the submerged history of the village, yet ruins of old houses remain visible along certain paths telling stories of past life. This combination of buried heritage and present-day nature creates a place unlike typical reservoirs.
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