Hikes in Soba

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This page features a selection of the best hiking trails in Soba recommended by outdoor enthusiasts and local experts. Whether you want to go for a leisurely walk on easy trails or a tackle more challenging hike, you are bound to find it in Soba! Filter the results to suit your needs and your experience level. Each route contains all the information you need when planning your hiking trip.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Soba

Valnera massif Semi-wild horses against the backdrop of the Valnera massif. Martin Stüllein

Hiking Trail · Burgos

Pico Veinte and Pico Pizarras

Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate

7.8 km

2:50 h

407 m

Ridge hike on a gentle mountain rangeIn terms of panoramic views, this tour can certainly compete with the one on Castro Valnera. However, the flat summit of Pico Pizarras can be reached with much less effort. From Portillo de Lunada, where the cows and semi-wild horses that graze on the mountain meadows like to stop by, good paths lead us along a long mountain ridge. There are only very moderate climbs to contend with and we also take in the summit of Pico Veinte on the way there. Views open up over the Castro Valnera massif, the deep valley of the Río Miera and the glacier and karst landscape in the heart of the Parque Natural Collados del Asón. The area is home to the largest continuous system of karst caves and underground rivers in Cantabria, which is one of the largest in Europe, stretching over 150 kilometers and 600 meters deep.

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Collado del Asón: Pastures, mountain huts, and beech forest, framed by rock faces. © Martin Stüllein

Hiking Trail · Soba

Bustalveinte Glacier Trail - Hondojón

Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate

13.1 km

4:45 h

690 m

In the Footsteps of Ancient Glaciers in the Collados del Asón Natural ParkA beautiful, varied, and extensive loop hike that takes us right into the heart of the nature reserve. It is dotted with fascinating landforms resulting from glaciation and karstification. In the first section, we hike through the high valley of Bustalveinte, featuring glacial striations and terminal moraines from the Ice Age, as well as the Brenavinto polje. This is a wide, flat depression formed by the dissolution of limestone. It is filled with substrate and has no surface drainage; instead, it is crisscrossed by natural channels and gullies through which the water disappears underground. The trail leads uphill through mountain forest to a scenic saddle before winding its way down between enormous sinkholes and over rugged rocky ledges into the valley of the Hondojón side glacier. Here we see old high-altitude pastures with typical cabañas and complete the loop on a trail that once again offers spectacular views.

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Valley view From the mountain pass road, you can see the entire valley; the waterfall is located on the left rock face. © Martin Stüllein

Hiking Trail · Soba

Nacimiento del Asón

Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate

7.1 km

2:30 h

278 m

Valley hike to the spectacular birthplace of the Río AsónThe Parque Natural de los Collados del Asón is one of the highlights of Cantabrian natural treasures. It is located in a wild mountain environment made up of rugged, karstified limestone and shaped by glaciers during the last Ice Ages. Original beech forests, deep valleys, and high peaks characterize this sparsely populated area. At the end of the valley where our hike leads, the Río Asón springs forth. The water plunges about 70 meters down the vertical to overhanging rock walls. We hike from the tiny settlement of Asón on a rocky path along the wild stream through ancient beeches to the waterfall and up to the mountain pass road, from where we enjoy a magnificent view. The road winds spectacularly up to the Collado del Asón, and the drive past several viewpoints alone is an experience.

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Forest path Beautiful forest path at the beginning of the tour. Martin Stüllein

Hiking Trail · Ramales de la Victoria

Senda de La Dama Roja

Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate

7.7 km

3:00 h

343 m

Along imposing rock faces and cavesThe area around Ramales de la Victoria is well-known and popular with climbers and via ferratas. Not without reason, as the Río Gándara has cut deep into the mountains here, creating gorges and impressive vertical rockfalls. There are also numerous caves in the limestone, including one of the most famous in Cantabria, the Cueva de Covalanas (or Cueva de El Mirón). In 2010, an 18,700-year-old skeleton of a female Cro-Magnon man was also discovered here. The body of the woman buried in the cave had been decorated with red pigment. The name of the circular hiking trail is based on this "red woman". It allows us to enjoy the impressive landscape even without climbing. The tour first takes us through dense, shady forest up to just before the summit of Peña El Pando. We then descend below the Pico El Moro into the valley, where we pass the huge La Pared rock face and have wonderful views of the gorge from the Mirador de Covalanas.

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Junction The first section of the path with a view of the Mazo Chico. © Martin Stüllein

Hiking Trail · Soba

Sierra del Hornijo and Hornijo, 1236 m

Premium content Difficulty T3 difficult

9 km

3:45 h

382 m

A rocky ridge amid magnificent karst landscapeBetween the Valle de Ruesga in the north and the Valle de Soba in the south, the Sierra del Hornijo stretches east-west. The small mountain range is covered with a variety of impressive karst formations. Above the remote villages of the Soba valley, this relatively short but challenging mountain tour takes us to the rock ridge of Hornijo. It is lined with deep funnels of huge sinkholes that here plunge abruptly into the abyss. The ridge crossing is short and demanding but offers fantastic views to the coast, the rugged rock landscape, and the idyllic high valley. Those who want to push themselves further and are confident climbers can also take the peak of Mazo Chico.

Rother Bergverlag

Hiking Trail · Spain

Hondojon Sendero 2 Octubre 2021

Difficulty easy

12.4 km

4:02 h

619 m

621 m

Ruta circular Sendero de Hondojon en los Collados del Asón. Esta ruta se ha generado con un trayecto realizado en la fecha indicada. Solo sirve a modo orientativo y bajo la responsabilidad de quien la descargue.

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Hiking Trail · Burgos

Pico Cañoneros

Difficulty difficult

15.8 km

6:25 h

1,080 m

899 m

Travesía desde el Puerto de Los Tornos al Refugio "El Rellano" del Sestao Alpino Club, realizando las cimas Pico Cañoneros (1.271m.) y Pinión (1.171 m.)

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Hiking Trail · Spain

Arredondo Cascada del Ason 20 ene 2019

Difficulty easy

16.7 km

4:37 h

441 m

435 m

Ruta a la Cascada del Asón desde Arredondo. ruta bien señalizada en todo el recorrido.Esta ruta se ha generado a partir de un trayecto realizado en la fecha indicada. Solo sirve a modo orientativo y bajo la responsabilidad de quien la descargue

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Hiking Trail · Spain

Pico San Vicente 22 abr. 2018

Difficulty moderate

10.9 km

4:05 h

808 m

813 m

Subida al Pico San Vicente desde Ramales de la Victoria

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Hiking Trail · Soba

Scenic Hiking Round Trip on Vuelta de la Colina from Collado del Asón via Colina and Alto de la Posadía

Difficulty T2 difficult

14.9 km

5:40 h

815 m

814 m

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¡Bienvenidos a Soba, un lugar lleno de maravillosas oportunidades para practicar senderismo! En esta región del norte de España, ustedes encontrarán una gran variedad de rutas que se adaptan a todos los niveles. Desde principiantes hasta expertos, hay opciones para todos.

Rutas de Senderismo en Soba

En el corazón mismo del municipio de Soba, podrán disfrutar de paisajes impresionantes mientras caminan por bosques frondosos y atraviesan valles pintorescos. Las rutas locales les llevarán a descubrir la belleza natural única que caracteriza a esta zona. Conocerán antiguos molinos hidráulicos, puentes históricos y miradores panorámicos que les dejarán sin aliento.

Rutas Hermosas en los Alrededores

A tan solo unos kilómetros de distancia desde Soba, tendrán acceso a otras rutas espectaculares que vale la pena explorar. Por ejemplo, cerca del Parque Natural Collados del Asón encontrarán senderos rodeados por cascadas impresionantes y formaciones rocosas fascinantes. Además, no pueden perderse las excursiones hacia el embalse del Ebro o las cumbres cercanas con vistas inigualables.

Actividades Complementarias

Cuando estén realizando sus excursiones de senderismo en Soba o sus alrededores, también podrían aprovechar para realizar otras actividades al aire libre como ciclismo de montaña o escalada en roca. La diversidad geográfica ofrece muchas posibilidades para mantenerse activos durante su visita.

Servicios Disponibles

No se preocupen si necesitan equipamiento adicional o información sobre las rutas antes de comenzar su expedición. En varios puntos estratégicos dentro y fuera del municipio cuentan con servicios turísticos especializados que les brindarán todo lo necesario para una experiencia segura y placentera.

Conclusión

En resumen, las rutas de senderismo en Soba son una excelente opción tanto para aquellos que buscan relajarse entre la naturaleza como para quienes desean vivir emocionantes aventuras al aire libre. No importa cuál sea su nivel ni preferencia; aquí encontrarán algo perfecto para ustedes.

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