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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful mountain hikes in Spain
Mountain Hike
· León
Pico de la Cruz
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
difficult
11.4 km
6:20 h
1,340 m
1,340 m
For summit enthusiasts, this is a lovely hike with some rocky sections and great views.
Mountain Hike
· Palencia
Peña Prieta in Cardaño de Arriba
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
difficult
18.4 km
7:10 h
1,218 m
1,218 m
After the hike along the road, enjoy a varied hike over many peaks with beautiful views of the Picos de Europa, followed by a refreshing dip in the lake.
Mountain Hike
· León
Polvoredo
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
9 km
4:25 h
939 m
938 m
A nice half-day hike up a beautiful limestone mountain with great views—and if you start early enough, you can even stay in the shade.
Mountain Hike
· Palencia
Espigüete East Ridge
recommended route
Difficulty
II
difficult
9 km
5:20 h
1,213 m
1,208 m
A surprisingly limestone-rich mountain in the Cantabrian Mountains with a beautiful east ridge featuring plenty of rock and short climbing sections up to approximately difficulty level II. Descend via the standard route to the north; the path is very rocky.
Mountain Hike
· Girona (Catalonia)
Pic de Noufonts and Pic d’Eina (Núria)
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
13.8 km
6:15 h
1,136 m
1,136 m
A tranquil round-trip hike through the Núria mountain range, which is accessible only by rack-and-pinion train.
Mountain Hike
· Girona (Catalonia)
Gorgues del Freser and Camí dels Enginyers (Freser Gorges)
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
difficult
17.5 km
8:30 h
1,293 m
1,293 m
A challenging hike through the “wild” lower part of the Núria region.
Mountain Hike
· La Palma
Deseada and Volcan de Martín from/to Tigalate
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
20.6 km
8:15 h
1,372 m
1,372 m
On this long and varied circular route, you cross two prominent peaks on the Ruta de los Volcanes.
Mountain Hike
· La Palma
La Cumbrecita and Roque de Los Cuervos from/to Hermitage of Virgen del Pino
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
difficult
17.3 km
7:00 h
1,535 m
1,535 m
This sporty alternative to traveling by car to La Cumbrecita is a varied circular route for fit hikers.
Mountain Hike
· La Palma
Roque Palmero from/to El Pinar
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
difficult
16.6 km
7:00 h
1,372 m
1,372 m
This challenging summit tour leads over probably the loneliest section on the crater rim of the Caldera de Tabueiente.
Mountain Hike
· La Palma
Roque de los Muchachos round trip from/to Refugio de Tinizara
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
difficult
17.1 km
7:30 h
1,127 m
1,127 m
A true mountain tour to the highest point of the island of La Palma.


