Five Stunning Trail Running and Trekking Routes
In this article, we will talk about five impressive Trail running and trekking routes, so you can enjoy nature and the mountains as much as we do.
When we started selecting the five impressive trail running and trekking routes, we had several "problems," as practically all Spanish provinces have some fantastic route to offer. In this article, we won't go into much detail about what can be done, as each of the places we mention has many routes and possibilities for different activities.
And please, enjoy nature with respect and without littering.
Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park in Huesca
Ordesa and Monte Perdido is one of Spain's top 5 natural parks.
We recommend researching the classic ascent to the Cola de Caballo (Horse's Tail waterfall) and any of the waterfalls that appear along the trails.
It's a brutal explosion of nature, with as many routes as one has desire to walk, run, or cycle.
Also, if you want a more tranquil and easy level because you're with children, within a 30 km radius there are many villages with countless routes to enjoy.
For the most authentic mountaineers, there's the Monte Perdido challenge, which, at 3,355 meters, is the third highest mountain in the Pyrenees.
The photo above is of the Gradas de Soaso, a fantastic route suggestion. Another one would be the Beech Forest.
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Sierra de Grazalema, in the province of Cadiz
Many people know Grazalema as the rainiest place in Spain. This is because between September and April, Atlantic winds unload their waters there.
On the other hand, it is also famous for one of the toughest ultratrails in our country, the 100 Miles Sierras del Bandolero. This involves covering 160 kilometers over a weekend.
The route starts in Grazalema, passes through Charca Verde, and reaches Villaluenga del Rosario. A beautiful and tough route at the same time.
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Camí de Cavalls, on the island of Menorca
This is a route that goes all the way around Menorca, about 185 km. It originated from the paths that English soldiers used to patrol the island against sea attacks.
Along it, you can see some of the most spectacular landscapes and coves of the beautiful island.
The next Trail Menorca Cami De Cavalls will be from May 21st to 23rd, 2021. And there will be 6 different routes with distances ranging from 27 to 185 km.
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Cares Route, in the Picos de Europa, Asturias
One of the Five impressive monumental Trail Running and Trekking routes in Spanish geography.
A well-marked route between the towns of Poncebos and Caín, about 25 kilometers long, which can be extended by 10 km more if you start from Posada de Valdeón.
You can arrive via the AS-114 road towards Cangas de Onís-Arenas de Cabrales (Las Arenas). Once there, you turn off onto the AS-264 towards Poncebos, where the route begins.
The Cares route is also known as the Divine Gorge; you will feel dwarfed and fascinated by the rocky landscapes, trees in impossible places, and its almost inaccessible cliffs.
You will also see the depth of the valley carved by the green and crystalline waters of the Cares river.
And you will realize that you are being watched by the Picu Urriellu (the Naranjo de Bulnes), which is at the beginning of the route, in the Poncebos area.
The path was created in 1945 when the trail was built to provide access to the hydroelectric power station canal that accompanies you throughout the journey.
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La Laguna Negra in Soria
Located at an altitude of about 2,000 meters, between granite walls and surrounded by endless pine forests as far as the eye can see.
It is only about 50 kilometers from Soria capital. You arrive via the N-234 towards Burgos, and before reaching it, you will enjoy the charming Revinuesa Valley, full of tall, well-formed Scots pines.
If you want more mountaineering, you have Pico de Urbión nearby, with its 2,228 meters of altitude.
The Laguna is essentially a watering hole for wolves, enclosed by enormous pines and beeches. The darkness of its waters and a mountainous landscape with mysterious overtones have fascinated humans since ancient times. This is evidenced by legends and stories such as that of La Tierra de Alvargonzález.
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