Moderate
Castile and León · Spain
- Distance
- 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 390 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr
- Lake
- Waymarked route
Senda de las Cinco Lagunas
HardCastile and León · Spain
- Distance
- 12.1 km (7.5 mi)
- Elevation gain
- 913 m (2,995 ft)
- Typical time
- 3 hr 54 min
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
- Highest point
- Not recorded
About Senda de las Cinco Lagunas
Senda de las Cinco Lagunas is a 12.1 km hiking route in Castile and León, Spain. It climbs roughly 913 m (2,995 ft) along the way. Most people take around 3 hr 54 min at a comfortable pace, plus stops. It rewards preparation. Strong legs, an early start and a weather window all make a large difference here.
Riverside walking means shade, birdlife and a reliable sense of direction. The water is the anchor of the route, still enough on calm mornings to mirror everything above it. The woodland changes character with the seasons, at its best when the canopy turns.
It runs point to point, so arrange transport at the far end or plan a return leg before you set off. The route is waymarked and marked on the ground with its own symbol, so navigation is straightforward in good visibility.
Summer here is hot and exposed, so the sensible season runs from autumn through to spring.
In short, Senda de las Cinco Lagunas suits fit hikers with a habit of long days and an eye on the forecast. Dog access is not formally recorded here, so check locally before bringing one.
Route map
Hard12.1 km913 m
Numbered marks every 5 km
Route line from OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. View the source relation
The route in detail
The route is normally walked in the direction described below. The first third does most of the climbing, so settle into a slow rhythm early rather than trying to hold a flat-ground pace. Because the finish is away from the start, check return transport before committing to the second half.
Highlights
- Lake
- River
- Canyon and gorge
- Forest
- Waymarked and signposted
Know before you go
- Best season
- October to May
- Waymarked
- Yes, signed on the ground
- Surface
- Mixed natural surface
- Dogs
- Not recorded, check locally
- Wheelchair access
- Not accessible
- Entrance fee
- No fee recorded
- Camping
- Not recorded
- Drinking water
- Carry your own
- Toilets
- Not recorded
- Mobile coverage
- Generally usable
- Parking
- Park at the trailhead, arrive early in high season
- Emergency
- 112 in Europe, 911 in North America
How this trail scores
Computed from distance, ascent, terrain features, surface and access data.
- Scenery
- 83/100
- Adventure
- 55/100
- Difficulty
- 51/100
- Accessibility
- 39/100
- Family
- 37/100
- Dogs
- 70/100
Terrain features, relief and photographic interest
Distance, ascent and how wild the ground is
Effort index from distance and climbing
Surface, gradient and ease of reaching it
Suitability for children who already walk
Access rules, terrain and water along the way
Tips from the trail
- Early morning and late afternoon give the best light and the quietest paths.
- Aim for october to may for the most reliable conditions.
- Calm mornings give mirror reflections on the water, so it is worth being there early.
- Leave nothing behind, including fruit peel, and stay on the marked line to protect the ground either side.
Warnings
- This route is long and sustained. Turn back early rather than late if the weather closes in.
- Narrow gorges flood quickly. Check the forecast upstream, not just where you are standing.
Safety
Emergency services in Spain are reached on 112. Tell someone your route and expected finish time before you set off, particularly if you are walking alone. Mobile coverage is generally usable along this route, but do not rely on it as your only plan. If the weather deteriorates, descending the way you came is almost always the safer option.
What to bring
- Comfortable, broken-in hiking shoes or boots
- Weatherproof jacket
- At least 1.5 litres of water
- Trekking poles for the descent
- Offline map and compass
- Head torch and spare battery
- Extra warm layer
- Small first aid kit including blister plasters
Photography
Overcast light suits this route better than harsh midday sun, especially under tree cover. Take the shot on the way out. Conditions rarely improve by the time you come back past. A wide lens captures the scale, but a short telephoto is what turns a good view into a photograph.
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