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12 hiking gems throughout Spain

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Hiking trails & Routes

12 hiking gems throughout Spain

12 hiking gems throughout Spain
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12 hiking gems throughout Spain

Hiking Collection by Tourspain

12 routes

42:16 h

130 km

5,460 m

The aim of this Collection is to shine a light on superb hikes that are often overshadowed by other more famous routes in the same region, as well as to reveal stunning hikes in regions that are often overlooked.

Among the routes, you’ll find historic villages with magnificent architectural legacies; canyons that seem plucked from other worlds; exciting, vertigo-inducing suspension bridges; impressive cascades, panoramic peaks; and ruins that testify to the diverse past of our country. This is your opportunity to discover a whole new side of Spain.

The varied nature of these routes means that there’s no one best time to hike them – see the individual Tour descriptions for our recommendations. However, spring and autumn are generally good times to go. The routes that follow rivers and visit impressive waterfalls are spectacular after prolonged rainfall, although warm summer days provide the opportunity for you to take a dip.

There are plentiful amenities at most of the start points. Some are accessible by public transport, or there’s the option of arriving by car. We provide details in the Tour descriptions.

Have a great time exploring the peninsula!

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    La Alberca to Chorro de las Batuecas – Sierra de Francia

    03:44
    11.7 km
    3.1 km/h
    440 m
    640 m
    Intermediate
    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Located in Salamanca, La Alberca is a place that belongs to the past. With its traditional architecture, it is one of the most beautiful towns in Spain. But its historic center is not the only interesting thing you will find here. And the natural park that surrounds this town hides incredible treasures

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  2. 02:32
    7.72 km
    3.0 km/h
    320 m
    320 m
    Intermediate
    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    If we think about Asturias and its lakes, for most people the first ones that come to mind are the mythical lakes of Covadonga. But those of Saliencia, in the Somiedo natural park, are a diamond that has nothing to envy.

    

    On this Route you will discover the four lakes that make up this group: Calabazosa

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  4. 03:26
    11.2 km
    3.2 km/h
    420 m
    420 m
    Intermediate
    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    This Route that leaves Zuheros is quite a discovery. The town is a network of streets with slopes with a very special charm, so you can already get an idea of what awaits you.

    

    The route follows the Bailón River as it passes through an environment full of impressive rock formations. Here the water has

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  5. 02:27
    7.20 km
    2.9 km/h
    370 m
    360 m
    Intermediate
    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Granada is much more than the Sierra Nevada and the Gollizno Route, which begins and ends in the beautiful town of Moclín, is good proof of this. This itinerary takes you to explore the closure of the Velillos River, where you have to cross a suspension bridge not suitable for those with a lot of vertigo

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  6. 06:20
    18.6 km
    2.9 km/h
    720 m
    720 m
    Expert
    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    El Toloño is one of the most emblematic peaks in this area of Spain and partly separates La Rioja and Euskadi. As a consequence, it also acts as a natural border between the Mediterranean and Atlantic climates.

    

    There are several ways to ascend to the top of Toloño. We have chosen the itinerary that starts

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  7. 02:40
    10.2 km
    3.8 km/h
    70 m
    80 m
    Intermediate
    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    The diversity of Galicia makes it famous for many facets. O Grove, in particular, attracts many people for its fine sand beaches, but here is also hidden one of the most beautiful trails in the Galician community.

    

    The Pedras Negras Trail is perfect if what you are looking for is to walk by the sea and

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  8. 01:38
    5.97 km
    3.6 km/h
    90 m
    100 m
    Easy
    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    This is one of the most emblematic routes of the Alto Tajo natural park. It is a circular and simple itinerary that takes you to discover the Taravilla lagoon and the Poveda waterfall, which originated after the collapse of the wall of an old dam.

    

    You can start the Route from several points. We have chosen

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  9. 04:02
    13.3 km
    3.3 km/h
    440 m
    440 m
    Intermediate
    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Cáceres is a hiker's paradise and, if you don't believe it, you just have to go to the Hells Gorge to see it.

    

    The Route starts from an interpretation center with very valuable information about the environment and ascends among oaks until you reach the Pilones, where you can take a refreshing bath and

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  10. 05:53
    15.7 km
    2.7 km/h
    800 m
    800 m
    Expert
    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    This Route in the Sierra del Espadán is truly wonderful. Starting from the Arab town of Alfondeguilla, you have a route ahead that takes you to the Castro castle, passing through the beautiful cork oak forests of the Horcajo ravine, the arch known as L'Arquet de la Rambla and the Castro refrigerator

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  11. 03:45
    11.0 km
    2.9 km/h
    610 m
    20 m
    Intermediate
    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    The province of Jaén may be famous for its sea of olive trees and its castles, but it also hides a spectacular environment to enjoy hiking.

    

    This Route takes you along the Borosa River to the place from which it emanates, in the incredible Segura mountain range. We are not lying to you when we say that

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  12. 02:40
    9.16 km
    3.4 km/h
    230 m
    230 m
    Intermediate
    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    At 270 meters high, the Nervión waterfall is the largest waterfall on the Iberian Peninsula. The waters of the river slide through the Délika gorge to create a spectacular waterfall. In addition, the path is flanked by beech and oak trees of great beauty.

    

    To plan the Route, you must take two things into

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  13. 03:09
    8.00 km
    2.5 km/h
    950 m
    0 m
    Expert
    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    La Maroma is the highest peak in Malaga, so it is not surprising that it gives you some of the most incredible views in the region. From its summit you can see the Mediterranean Sea and even the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada.

    

    The path is a constant climb that begins protected by pine trees and ascends

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Collection Stats

  • Activities
    12
  • Distance
    130 km
  • Duration
    42:16 h
  • Elevation
    5,460 m

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