The Best Trails in Cantabria (Spain)

Santander - Boo Camino del Norte along the coast (part one)

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LonnekeL

Distance

13.43mi

Elevation +

597f

TrailRank

62| 5.0

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This is a much longer, but also much more interesting alternative to the asphalt of the Camino de Santiago. It is a two days hike (or a very long one day hike). You can find the second part here: https://www.wikiloc.com...

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Fuente de Uphill Hike + Cable car downhill

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arunext

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Distance

10.96mi

Elevation +

5384f

TrailRank

62| 5.0

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We did the popular Fuente De trail backward since we wanted to hike uphill for sometime. Notes: - Fairly an easy hike because the ascent is very even - The views were breathtaking - Plenty of animals grazing along ...

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Magdalena—Santander

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Alba98989

Distance

6.69mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

57

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This route start at Magdalena,the point more remote is the "Fishing District" Km:0,000-Turn left Km:0,100-Continue the highway what is in front. Km:0,220-Turn right Km:0,240-Continue straight Km:0,290-Turn right Km...

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Mirrador El Cable - Fuente Dé

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WielBo

Distance

9.37mi

Elevation +

833f

TrailRank

55| 4.67

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A great walk in the Picos de Europa around Fuente Dé. The first part is about beautiful wide hiking trails. From Portillas del Boquejón narrow mountain paths and hilly terrain.

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Hike around Ruente crossing the river Saja twice 🇪🇸

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Mikewise

Distance

6.77mi

Elevation +

853f

TrailRank

53

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Hike around Ruente crossing the river Saja twice. We did this hike in October and we checked the river fist, it was very low at the time.. otherwise you could encounter some problem with the second crossing of the riv...

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From Santillana Del Mar to Suances 🇪🇸

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Mikewise

Distance

18.48mi

Elevation +

1581f

TrailRank

53| 4.67

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From Santillana Del Mar to Suances with some spectacular views of the Cantabrian coastlines. We start from a new camperspot at Santillana Del Mar where we first a short part of the pelgrims road to Santiago de Compost...

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Fuente Dé- cable car to El Cable and hike back

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CRLH

Distance

8.80mi

Elevation +

768f

TrailRank

52| 5.0

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This is a very famous hike to enjoy the impressive landscape and picturesque views on the Picos and the rocky surroundings. Take in Fuente Dé the cable car to El Cable. It can be very busy so it is an idea to buy your...

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From Unquera to Pendueles (Camino del Norte alternative)

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LonnekeL

Distance

11.44mi

Elevation +

1476f

TrailRank

52

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This is a much more interesting (but also much longer) alternative to the Camino de Santiago. Almost all on quiet paths and with loads of coastal views. No facilities though, so bring enough food and water. The walk i...

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santanderSantander

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healy.bernie

Distance

13.53mi

Elevation +

541f

TrailRank

50

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First part of this walk lovely to lighthouse After that all through local resident area not so nice Would recommend only do section to light house as liner walk

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(Spain) Picos de Europa: El Cable - Fuente De

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Martina Kratka

Distance

8.71mi

Elevation +

781f

TrailRank

48| 5.0

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We took the teleferik from Fuente Dé and walked down. It was an easy path we'll marked, most of it downhill on a dirt road.

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Santander - Boo Camino del Norte along the coast (part two)

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LonnekeL

Distance

8.32mi

Elevation +

919f

TrailRank

46

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This is a much longer, but also much more interesting alternative to the asphalt of the Camino de Santiago. It is a two days hike (or a very long one day hike). You can find the first part here: https://www.wikiloc.com/...

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Casrtro Urdiales - El Chorrillo

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Cleona

Distance

7.43mi

Elevation +

440f

TrailRank

46

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Catch the bus from Portugale to Castro Urdiales to leave our big backpacks at our next hostel. Se enjoyed this beautiful circular route along the coast on a lovely spring day.

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Views at Picos de Europa and mountains- Brez

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CRLH

Distance

3.42mi

Elevation +

774f

TrailRank

45

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Park your car near the road just outside the small village Brez. This is a very nice hike that has a lot of panoramic views on the mountains and on the Picos de Europa. After or before you start, you can have a drink ou...

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Potes - collado de Porcieda - Tudes - Potes

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pacmancamburn

Distance

9.04mi

Elevation +

2021f

TrailRank

43| 5.0

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Potes - collado de Porcieda - Tudes - Potes A fantastic walk from Potes, providing AMAZING views across to the Picos. It starts with a nice stroll to a nearby village, followed by a fairly stiff but energising climb....

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Bajos los Picos

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PurplePenguin

Distance

6.03mi

Elevation +

1345f

TrailRank

42

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The bajos los picos trail doesn't actually enter the mountains, but it gets you close to them. Most of the trail is in the forest (especially the first half), in the second half of the trail it becomes more and more open...

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Ramales - Vincente - Ramales

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Esmoreit van Velde

Distance

7.54mi

Elevation +

3028f

TrailRank

41

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Ramales de la Victoria - Pico San Vincente - and back It’s a pretty tough walk up de San Vincente. You don’t need equipment, except for some good shoes, food and drinks. I did the whole route with my son of 14, who is a...

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Fuente Dé Day Picos day 4

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healy.bernie

Distance

6.03mi

Elevation +

1778f

TrailRank

41

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Beautiful walk in glorious Weather Got cable car and walked up and back from Refuge Vernique First time using Snow Shoes😎

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Urdón-Canal de Reñinuevo-Tresviso-Cueto de la Cerralosa-Urdón

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Thijs de Groot

Distance

18.21mi

Elevation +

8757f

TrailRank

40

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Now the canal de Reñinuevo can no longer be completely followed (from aug 2021), this is the only way to get from Urdon to the Nacadero. It involves a large detour via the Collado de la Hoja. Of course this is a pity, bu...

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Laredo - Güemes

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Chris Aston

Distance

18.73mi

Elevation +

965f

TrailRank

40| 4.0

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Great first 9 miles along along Laredo promenade to the ferry to Satona then along tge coast and beaches to Noya. The 10 miles on roads to Guemes was hard on the feet.

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Fuente Dé - Espinama

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Extreme Motorhoming Adventures

Distance

6.51mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

39

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This route is an alternative to taking the cable car down. The views are superb on this walk. There is a refuge have way down if you need it, quite expensive though, I guess due to its remote location. If we did this wal...

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20180602 Camino del Norte 05 Of 13 Castro Urdiales - Santander

Bicycle Touring

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Mega Buddy

Distance

41.63mi

Elevation +

2093f

TrailRank

39

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Great weather in our way to Santander. We thought of going to Pobeña but we felt better in order to get farther away to Santander. There is a clue, that will shorten your trip 1:30 hours: take the ferry boat from Somo...

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Picos de Europa- around Fuente Dé

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CRLH

Distance

6.95mi

Elevation +

1778f

TrailRank

39

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This wonderful hike that starts at the parking at Fuente Dé, has impressive views on the high mountains of Picos. When you reach the highest point, the descend is sometimes steep, and goes through the forest.

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Brez

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Anna Unsworth

Distance

3.35mi

Elevation +

784f

TrailRank

38| 4.67

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Superb walk with stunning views. I did this walk by myself with my dog and although one of the shorter walks well worth doing My advice would be to go up past the church first as it's a short sharp uphill followed by ...

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Cóbreces - CP Laz Hazas

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Walking the dogs

Distance

3.31mi

Elevation +

259f

TrailRank

38

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Easy but rewarding circular walk. Views over the coastline and the Picos de Europa. Also past the Mirador del Acantilado El Bolao. Perfect with dogs, no issues. Walking mostly on small tarmac roads (tarmac gets too hot f...

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Potes - ruta circular ermita Virgen de Valmayor

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olivia.phillips

Distance

4.34mi

Elevation +

1014f

TrailRank

38| 4.67

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Will be updated later. Good footwear required. Some steep declines on muddy and stoned ground which makes it easy to slip. Go slow and you’ll be fine.

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