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Family-Friendly Hikes in Picos de Europa National Park

11 routes in Picos de Europa National Park qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 4.5 km and 100 m (328 ft) of ascent.

That is 28 percent of the 40 routes we map in Picos de Europa National Park. They are shorter than the local average, 4.5 km against 15.5 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 100 m (328 ft) against 830 m (2,723 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Camarmeña

Picos de Europa National Park · Asturias

Distance
1.8 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
40 m
Typical duration
26 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Entorno de Tresviso

Picos de Europa National Park · Cantabria

Distance
3.1 km
/ 2.0 mi
Elevation gain
69 m
Typical duration
45 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Horcados Rojos

Picos de Europa National Park · Cantabria

Distance
4.7 km
/ 2.9 mi
Elevation gain
103 m
Typical duration
1 hr 8 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Lagos de Covadonga

Picos de Europa National Park · Asturias

Distance
6.5 km
/ 4.0 mi
Elevation gain
142 m
Typical duration
1 hr 33 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Orandi

Picos de Europa National Park · Asturias

Distance
5.3 km
/ 3.3 mi
Elevation gain
117 m
Typical duration
1 hr 17 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Pasá de Picayo

Picos de Europa National Park · Asturias

Distance
5.4 km
/ 3.4 mi
Elevation gain
119 m
Typical duration
1 hr 19 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Ruta Urdón - Tresviso

Picos de Europa National Park · Cantabria

Distance
5.9 km
/ 3.7 mi
Elevation gain
129 m
Typical duration
1 hr 25 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Cueva de Santibañas

Picos de Europa National Park · Castile and León

Distance
4.7 km
/ 2.9 mi
Elevation gain
104 m
Typical duration
1 hr 8 min
  • Cave
Easy

El Cable - Vega de Liordes

Picos de Europa National Park · Cantabria

Distance
6.0 km
/ 3.7 mi
Elevation gain
131 m
Typical duration
1 hr 26 min
Easy

La Farfada

Picos de Europa National Park · Castile and León

Distance
3.4 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
75 m
Typical duration
50 min

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
CamarmeñaPicos de Europa National Park1.8 km40 m26 minEasyOctober to May
Entorno de TresvisoPicos de Europa National Park3.1 km69 m45 minEasyOctober to May
Horcados RojosPicos de Europa National Park4.7 km103 m1 hr 8 minEasyOctober to May
Lagos de CovadongaPicos de Europa National Park6.5 km142 m1 hr 33 minEasyOctober to May
OrandiPicos de Europa National Park5.3 km117 m1 hr 17 minEasyOctober to May
PR-PNPE 2 Lagos de Covadonga (variante corta)Picos de Europa National Park3.2 km70 m46 minEasyOctober to May
Pasá de PicayoPicos de Europa National Park5.4 km119 m1 hr 19 minEasyOctober to May
Ruta Urdón - TresvisoPicos de Europa National Park5.9 km129 m1 hr 25 minEasyOctober to May
Cueva de SantibañasPicos de Europa National Park4.7 km104 m1 hr 8 minEasyOctober to May
El Cable - Vega de LiordesPicos de Europa National Park6.0 km131 m1 hr 26 minEasyOctober to May

If you only have time for one, start with Lagos de Covadonga, Camarmeña, Ruta Urdón - Tresviso. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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