Moderate
Picos de Europa National Park · Asturias
- Distance
- 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 202 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 13 min
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
Moderate Hiking Trails in Picos de Europa National Park
18 routes in Picos de Europa National Park qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 11.3 km and 290 m (951 ft) of ascent.
That is 45 percent of the 40 routes we map in Picos de Europa National Park. They are shorter than the local average, 11.3 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, 290 m (951 ft) against 830 m (2,723 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.
Moderate routes are the sweet spot for most regular walkers: enough climbing to feel like a proper day out, never enough to turn into an ordeal. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.
Trails
Moderate
Picos de Europa National Park · Asturias
- Distance
- 11.0 km / 6.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 242 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 39 min
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
Moderate
Picos de Europa National Park · Asturias
- Distance
- 13.5 km / 8.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 298 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 16 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Picos de Europa National Park · Asturias
- Distance
- 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 254 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 47 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Picos de Europa National Park · Asturias
- Distance
- 13.3 km / 8.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 292 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 12 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Picos de Europa National Park · Cantabria
- Distance
- 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 215 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 21 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Picos de Europa National Park · Cantabria
- Distance
- 13.5 km / 8.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 296 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 15 min
- Pilgrimage route
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Picos de Europa National Park · Asturias
- Distance
- 11.5 km / 7.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 253 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 46 min
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Picos de Europa National Park · Asturias
- Distance
- 10.0 km / 6.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 220 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 25 min
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Picos de Europa National Park · Asturias
- Distance
- 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 180 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 59 min
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Picos de Europa National Park · Castile and León
- Distance
- 10.7 km / 6.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 610 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 9 min
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Picos de Europa National Park · Castile and León
- Distance
- 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 279 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 3 min
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Picos de Europa National Park · Cantabria
- Distance
- 15.3 km / 9.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 337 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 43 min
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Picos de Europa National Park · Cantabria
- Distance
- 13.0 km / 8.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 285 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 8 min
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Picos de Europa National Park · Castile and León
- Distance
- 12.1 km / 7.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 391 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 6 min
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Picos de Europa National Park · Asturias
- Distance
- 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 179 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 58 min
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Picos de Europa National Park · Castile and León
- Distance
- 12.9 km / 8.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 511 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 27 min
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Picos de Europa National Park · Asturias
- Distance
- 8.0 km / 5.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 176 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 56 min
The shortlist, side by side
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruta de la Reconquista (Etapa 1)Picos de Europa National Park | 9.2 km | 202 m | 2 hr 13 min | Moderate | October to May |
| Ruta de la Reconquista (Etapa 3)Picos de Europa National Park | 11.0 km | 242 m | 2 hr 39 min | Moderate | October to May |
| Monte CambaPicos de Europa National Park | 13.5 km | 298 m | 3 hr 16 min | Moderate | October to May |
| Sierra de Cocón (Oceño - San Esteban)Picos de Europa National Park | 11.6 km | 254 m | 2 hr 47 min | Moderate | October to May |
| Sierra de Cocón (Oceño - Tresviso)Picos de Europa National Park | 13.3 km | 292 m | 3 hr 12 min | Moderate | October to May |
| Hayedo de Las IlcesPicos de Europa National Park | 9.8 km | 215 m | 2 hr 21 min | Moderate | October to May |
| Puertos de Áliva - Fuente DePicos de Europa National Park | 13.5 km | 296 m | 3 hr 15 min | Moderate | October to May |
| Buferrera-OrdialesPicos de Europa National Park | 11.5 km | 253 m | 2 hr 46 min | Moderate | October to May |
| Jou de los CabronesPicos de Europa National Park | 10.0 km | 220 m | 2 hr 25 min | Moderate | October to May |
| La Jocica - CaromboPicos de Europa National Park | 8.2 km | 180 m | 1 hr 59 min | Moderate | October to May |
If you only have time for one, start with Ruta de la Reconquista (Etapa 1), Ruta de la Reconquista (Etapa 3), Sierra de Cocón (Oceño - San Esteban). 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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