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Hiking in León

Castile and Leon,Spain

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The 10 most beautiful hiking trails in León

The Ruta del Cares is one of the most famous hikes in Spain
Hiking Trail · Asturias
Spain: spectacular hike along the Ruta del Cares - Picos de Europa, Asturias
Premium content Difficulty T2 difficult
21.8 km
7:30 h
670 m
670 m
One of the most adventurous and spectacular hikes in Spain! The Ruta del Cares leads high above the Cares Gorge, exposed along the cliffs.
On the way to the summit of Pico Ferreirúa 1,976m
Hiking Trail · Asturias
Spain: Scenic ridge walk to Pico Ferreirua on the border between Asturias and León
Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate
6.8 km
3:00 h
494 m
494 m
Panoramic view of the Ubiña massif and the Asturian mountains If the view from the Mirador del Puerto de Ventana is already so spectacular, how great must the view from the summit be?
The idyllic Valle de Lago in the Somiedo Nature Park
Hiking Trail · Asturias
Spain: Circular hike through the Valle de Lago in the Somiedo Nature Park, Asturias
Premium content Difficulty T2 difficult
20.3 km
7:00 h
775 m
775 m
A landscape like a movie set "The Tributes of Panem: Sunrise on the Reaping" was filmed in the unique landscape of the Valle de Lago.
The cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
Pilgrim Trail
On the Camino de Santiago to Santiago de Compostela (Camino Francés)
Premium content Difficulty difficult Multi-day route
788 km
211:00 h
11,111 m
11,091 m
The Spanish Camino de Santiago takes us in 33 stages from the French Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port over the Pyrenees to Navarra and into the vineyards of Rioja. Through the Castilian cultural city of Burgos and the barren expanses of the Meseta, we reach León, the last major city before Santiago de Compostela. From there we hike over the Montes de León and through the green hills of Galicia to the tomb of Saint James – the destination of every pilgrim on the Camino.
Hiking Trail · Cantabria
Picos de Europa VI: Vega de Liordes / Collado de Remona
recommended route Difficulty difficult
15.3 km
6:30 h
1,303 m
1,303 m
A route with steep ascent, plateau, descent through a gorge, and return through a rolling landscape - variety is guaranteed!
Hiking Trail · León
Picos de Europa V: Coriscao / Puerto de San Glorio
recommended route Difficulty moderate
18.7 km
5:00 h
860 m
860 m
The route consists of two parts: the hike from Collado de Llesba to the summit Coriscao and the circular route from Puerto de San Glorio to Llanaves de la Reina.
picturesque bridge near Molinaseca
Pilgrim Trail · Spain
CF 24 Foncebadón – Ponferrada: Iron Cross and iron bridge
Premium content Difficulty difficult Stage 24
4.5
26.9 km
7:15 h
251 m
1,140 m
On this stage, we cross the highest point of the Camino francés and can lay down a burden of the soul at the Cruz de Ferro, symbolized by a stone. After that, we descend into the Templar town of Ponferrada.
Garganta del Cares
Hiking Trail · Spain
Garganta del Cares
recommended route Difficulty easy
5
10.9 km
3:15 h
1,445 m
1,670 m
A wonderful, approximately 3-hour hike, which can also be done back and forth in one day.
Vía de la Plata, Oviedo
Long Distance Hiking · Seville
Ruta Vía de la Plata (Silver Route)
recommended route Difficulty difficult
No ratings (yet)
1,009.8 km
260:15 h
8,831 m
9,052 m
The Ruta Vía de la Plata, also known as the Silver Route, is an impressive long-distance hiking route in Spain that runs along a historic Roman road.
Pilgrim Trail · Spain
Winter Route to Santiago de Compostela
recommended route Difficulty moderate
No ratings (yet)
265.3 km
73:45 h
5,128 m
5,357 m
The Winter Route is composed of 9-12 stages and connects Ponferrada with Santiago de Compostela, in Spain.
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Reviews

  • August 17, 2026
    Sebastian Heyde
    Wir sind ab dem Wanderparkplatz in Tuiza de Arriba ca 1h bis zum Refugio de Meicin gelaufen. Dort konnten wir einen Teil unseres Gepäcks ablegen und sind dann über einen weitläufigen Hang weiter den Berg hinauf. Über eine Hochebene haben wir uns von Süden her dem finalen Aufstieg genähert. Die weiteren 150-200 hm waren anstrengender, da im felsigen Gelände, teilweise leicht ausgesetzt. Man muss die Hände kurz aus den Hosentaschen nehmen ;-). Der Weg ist regelmäßig markiert, aber von unten kommend nicht immer gut erkennbar. Der zum Gipfel führende Grat ist entspannter zu laufen. Die Aussichten entschädigen aber alle Mühen. Der Abstieg war verhältnismäßig leicht, weil der optimale Weg einfacher zu erkennen war. Aufziehende Wolken/Nebel sollte gut im Blick behalten werden.
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    Photo: Sebastian Heyde, Community
    Photo: Sebastian Heyde, Community
    Photo: Sebastian Heyde, Community
    Written August 17, 2026
  • August 09, 2026
    Chris Brooker 
    Very varied walk on gravel track with quite a long uphill slog. Great views and plenty of vultures.
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    Scenic
    Written August 09, 2026
  • May 05, 2026
    Hugon Simm 
    May 05, 2026
    This was an excellent route! Perfectly described by the author. Well worth doing. Excellent way marks. Navigation was quite easy. Fantastic feeling of being up in the wilderness. Only one point I would add is that the start is actually at the entrance to the car park where you turn onto an open meadow heading uphil. You can clearly see tracks going left and right up ahead.
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    Written May 05, 2026
  • March 22, 2026
    Michael Bendlin 
    April 14, 2025
    Jeder, der körperlich dazu in der Lage ist, sollte diesen Weg einmal laufen. Der Grund ist sekundär. Was habe ich erlebt? Unbeschreiblich • Pure Freude, Freiheit, Freundschaft, Vertrauen, emotionale Hochs und Tiefs, die eigenen Grenzen überschritten, wunderschöne Orte und Landschaften, Monotonie, Wetterkapriolen, innere Ruhe, totale Erschöpfung, Glücksgefühle
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    Photo: Michael Bendlin, Community
    Photo: Michael Bendlin, Community
    Photo: Michael Bendlin, Community
    Photo: Michael Bendlin, Community
    Photo: Michael Bendlin, Community
    Photo: Michael Bendlin, Community
    Photo: Michael Bendlin, Community
    Photo: Michael Bendlin, Community
    Photo: Michael Bendlin, Community
    Photo: Michael Bendlin, Community
    Photo: Michael Bendlin, Community
    Photo: Michael Bendlin, Community
    Photo: Michael Bendlin, Community
    Photo: Michael Bendlin, Community
    Photo: Michael Bendlin, Community
    Busy trails Challenging Variety of paths Solitude Scenic Weather depandant
    Written March 22, 2026
  • September 05, 2025
    Bernard POUZOL
    Chemin effectué en 2024 Exactement comme sur la carte Très joli parcours
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    Written September 05, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    French Way from León
  • August 11, 2025
    Steve R 
    This is a lovely, highly popular route along the line of the river Cares and the canal carved into the mountain. However the profile and timing is incorrect, the return trip is 1,400m of gain and drop, and 5-6 hrs of hiking.
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    Written August 11, 2025
  • February 14, 2025
    Anke Brueske
    February 14, 2025
    Danke für die Karte, hilft beim Wandern sehr!!!! Von Berlin bis Vezelay haben wir es geschafft, bald geht es weiter in Richtung Süden.
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    Photo: Anke Brueske, Community
    Written February 14, 2025
  • December 29, 2023
    Aldo Magnetto
    May 26, 2023
    Il Cammino Francese rappresenta il classico, sicuramente da fare almeno una volta nella vita. Il cammino è abbastanza duro, ben attrezzato dal punto di vista alberghiero; é un cammino ben segnalato e dove si trovano parecchi pellegrini.
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    Written December 29, 2023
    Pilgrim Trail
    Camino Francés
  • October 13, 2023
    alvaro moratinos
    fue una experiencia increible
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    Written October 13, 2023
  • October 08, 2022
    jacques egbers 
    October 08, 2022
    I walk a lot mainly in the UK coastal paths. This is not a challenging walk but extremely enjoyable, scenic and possibly the most enjoyable walk of my lifetime. I walked in October and it was busy. I would not like to walk it in Jul/ August when I assume it is much busier. Not for people who suffer from vertigo!
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    Photo: jacques egbers, Community
    Photo: jacques egbers, Community
    Photo: jacques egbers, Community
    Photo: jacques egbers, Community
    Photo: jacques egbers, Community
    Written October 08, 2022
    Hiking Trail
    Cares Gorge Trail
  • June 29, 2021
    Thomas Kühnel
    June 29, 2021
    Schöne Tour, wobei das letzte Drittel im Kiefernwald mangels Aussicht eintönig wird. Geier konnten wir beobachten.
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    Written June 29, 2021
    Hiking Trail
    San Glorio Pass
  • October 18, 2020
    oscar diez
    Todo
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    Written October 18, 2020

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