The Best Trails in Principality of Asturias (Spain)

From Nueva to Playa de San Antolín combining the Camino and the E9 (circular)

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LonnekeL

Distance

8.02mi

Elevation +

472f

TrailRank

32

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Another easy and pleasant walk along the Asturian coast, passing two secluded beaches. Parking your car in Nueva is easy off season. In high season it most likely isn't. Your other options would be the Feve train or t...

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Poncebos - Bulnes - Sotres - La Hermida

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Peter Carlyon

Distance

20.30mi

Elevation +

4245f

TrailRank

32

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Some big climbs in this but doable going at a good pace. Going from sotres around pica de Huente Soles is the toughest bit (600m elevation in ~4km) and you have to go off path to connect with the road for a few minutes, ...

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El Pino

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wake_the_wild

Distance

4.48mi

Elevation +

997f

TrailRank

32

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Beautiful hike with ravines between high rocks and along a river. Had to turn back because of rain. But will come back for sure.

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Spain - Asturias - Camino de Santiago - North - La Franca to Poo - we took the coastal detour GR-E9 which was great. SEE NOTES

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Stevos

Distance

17.61mi

Elevation +

1345f

TrailRank

32

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We followed the Gr-E9 towards Llanes after Adrin up along the golf course but turned back to rejoin the descending road to Cue to have lunch.

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Covadonga lakes, Spain (all the major sights on the two touristic routes)

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metalpsyche82

Distance

4.91mi

Elevation +

712f

TrailRank

31

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Here are some hints and tips. During high season, before 8:00 in the morning, you can get to the lakes on your own vehicle. After that it is only public bus. This one runs from 9 in the morning till 9 in the evening....

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Hike from Pelúgano to Ojo de Buey (Peña Mea) and back

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intoAsturias

Distance

5.57mi

Elevation +

2057f

TrailRank

31

At the border of the regions Aller and Laviana, in the south of Asturias, we made one of our most fantastic hikes in Asturias thus far. When you drive south to the border with Leon to the ski stations Fuentes de Invierno...

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San Martín - Cascada del Xiblu

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Gary Harvey

Distance

21.44mi

Elevation +

3045f

TrailRank

31

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A loooong climb to the start of the Cascada route, circular route back to Paramo, then a freewheeling cruise back to the start. Scenery to die for.

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La Vega

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samvankesteren

Distance

5.11mi

Elevation +

883f

TrailRank

31

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Beautiful route by the coastline until we came to a dead end, still nice to walk there. Might be possible to climb up further, but we turned around and took the route to the village and have lunch at cafe milon (very nic...

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Gijón green trails and peripherals

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Esther Garcia-Rodriguez

Distance

21.06mi

Elevation +

1053f

TrailRank

31

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Very beautiful route to do sightseeing of the variety of landscapes surrounding the city. A section of steep gradient, not very long, marked on the map. That bit is definitely not for beginners. Short enough to push the...

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Xiblu Waterfall

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intoAsturias

Distance

5.70mi

Elevation +

935f

TrailRank

31

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The Xiblu Waterfall Route is an easy trail visiting one of Asturias' nicest waterfalls in a lesser-known part of Asturias. There's a parking at the start of the route with an information panel about the flora and fauna i...

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20180607 Camino del Norte 10 of 13 Oviñana - Tapia de Casariego

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Mega Buddy

Distance

52.01mi

Elevation +

3045f

TrailRank

31

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One of the best journeys in our Camino de Santiago as well as one of the longest. The view of the Cantabric sea is one of the best in this way and the big bridges of the highway and the train are examples of the passing...

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Capo de Busto Loop

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groovebrother

Distance

3.42mi

Elevation +

446f

TrailRank

31

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This is a fantastic small hike. Park you car near the small church. The walk is almost flat and with many beautiful vistas along the Coast. Also easy for children, but don't take a pram as the path sometimes is very narr...

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Berducedo - Embalse de Salime, Camino Primitivo

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Aleksa Bekic

Distance

9.60mi

Elevation +

1181f

TrailRank

31

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The way down to the river was an amazing, scenic route, with many flowers and aromatic herbs around, in full view of the river. After that, we walked through a little forest, until finally reaching the dam and the ghost ...

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A little stroll from Llanes

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LonnekeL

Distance

2.90mi

Elevation +

167f

TrailRank

31

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Just a little walk from the outskirts of Llanes to the beach of Poo de Llanes to get a glimpse of the stunning coast of Asturias. There are several paths and options. Depending on where the cows graze, the height of the ...

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Southern loop

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Rob Giles

Distance

16.79mi

Elevation +

2336f

TrailRank

31

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Great route, long climb from Infiesto up the mountain followed by great panoramics as you contour around the ridge. Single track descent to a short tarmac section is dicey. From the Tarmac road you pick up the old track,...

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Ruta de Carres - Picos de Europa National Park

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katrinamcnaught

Distance

11.30mi

Elevation +

1050f

TrailRank

30

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Steep ascension 2km and then gradual decline until the trail flattens out and remains fairly even for the duration. The valley is astounding. Plenty of stops needed for soaking in the staggering mountain scene and of cou...

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Ribadesella-Gaudamia picnic area

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TRodham

Distance

10.51mi

Elevation +

968f

TrailRank

30

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Mainly roads and tracks on the outbound leg, some very muddy. Coastal path on the return leg was well defined but a little tricky in places, hence the moderate assessment.

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Loop close to Priédamu

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Pulieru

Distance

3.24mi

Elevation +

843f

TrailRank

30

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The first few hundred meters are very overgrown, but when past this, the route gives great views of the Picos Mountains, and into the Zardon Valley above Igena. The middle third of the trail depends though a forest, idea...

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Vega de Urriellu - Naranjo de Bulnes

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KatiCocuy

Distance

11.45mi

Elevation +

3809f

TrailRank

30

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Splendid views and nice trail passing grasslands with cows and with not much difficulty except for a steeper stony zig zag ascend at the end (about 1 hour). The way is easy to find but not actually signed. Quite long es...

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Cerro Gavio, pico Fario and Cuatro Jueces from La Rimada

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Trailrunningpartners

Distance

4.36mi

Elevation +

1211f

TrailRank

30

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Short hiking to two iconic peaks in central Asturias, Sariego. Cerro Gavio o Cimero, is the first peak you will find. There is a little cabin from where you can see: Oviedo, Gijon, Cabo Peñas, los Picos de Europa... bea...

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Villaverde and Playa de Merón (circular)

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LonnekeL

Distance

5.63mi

Elevation +

873f

TrailRank

30| 3.33

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What to say about this one? To be honest, it wasn't my favourite. But it wasn't bad either. There were some downsides and some upsides, so decide for yourself. Downsides: - Too much asphalt - The last part is on a r...

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Ruta Viesgo de los Miradores del Navia - [PS.AS-299] BOAL

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Julie The Aussie

Distance

7.68mi

Elevation +

1558f

TrailRank

30

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An incredible 3hour circuit elevating over the mountains and offering amazing views through valleys and the beautiful lake that runs through. As well as taking you through quaint little old farmer towns. Spectular! *pl...

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Ruta Del Cares, Poncebos - Caín, circular

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Katya Korochkina

Distance

15.85mi

Elevation +

4026f

TrailRank

30

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One of the most famous routes in Spain! Iconic and well deserved! In September's week day still quite busy (especially on all parking areas). We were lucky to have a warm sunny weather all day. A lot of people different ...

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Embalse de Salime - Fonsagrada, Camino Primitivo

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Aleksa Bekic

Distance

20.19mi

Elevation +

3645f

TrailRank

30

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We started at the hotel after the Dam, where we slept since everything in Grandes de Salime was occupied (the municipal albergue wasn’t working). Right away, we’ve had about 6km of going uphill to Grandes de Salime, whic...

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Barayo Waterfall from Puerto de Vega

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Trailrunningpartners

Distance

8.89mi

Elevation +

1325f

TrailRank

30

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Beautiful walk next to the Westcoast of Asturias. From Puerto de Vega the path goes all the time next to the sea following a very easy path until the deviation to the waterfall. In 5.5km there is a big parking space,...

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