Noja, a municipality on the eastern coast of Cantabria, Spain, offers diverse landscapes for outdoor activities. Its geography combines extensive sandy beaches, coastal paths, and protected marshlands with green, rolling hills. This blend of sea and inland environments provides varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, jogging, touring cycling, road cycling, and more. The region is notably part of the Santoña, Victoria and Joyel Marshes Natural Park, an ecologically significant habitat.
Noja provides a…
95
Routes
4.4
(194)
Average rating
3575
People visited

4.5
(18)
67
hikers
8.79km
02:43
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.5
(8)
100
hikers
6.52km
01:41
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(4)
79
hikers
5.08km
01:19
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(13)
160
hikers
6.31km
01:38
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Already have an account?

4.0
(1)
95
riders
102km
05:34
1,920m
1,920m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.5
(8)
344
riders
64.0km
02:58
760m
760m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
169
riders
71.2km
03:01
520m
520m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
(2)
106
riders
53.8km
02:43
720m
720m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Already have an account?

3.5
(11)
34
riders
36.6km
02:25
410m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.9
(10)
90
riders
16.9km
01:05
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(4)
40
riders
24.7km
01:50
380m
380m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(2)
14
riders
27.0km
01:57
310m
310m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Already have an account?

6
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

4.7
(3)
49
runners
14.5km
01:38
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
44
runners
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
(2)
43
runners
10.6km
01:08
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Already have an account?

5.0
(3)
23
riders
26.0km
01:52
320m
320m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
22
riders
41.6km
02:43
530m
530m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
(2)
12
riders
14.1km
00:52
120m
120m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(2)
10
riders
12.2km
00:56
70m
80m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Already have an account?
Noja offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Mountain biking. The region features 122 routes across these sports. These routes have received an average rating of 4.49 stars from more than 9,000 visitors.
Popular hiking routes in Noja include the 'Ruta de la Costa' for coastal walks and the 'Piedra Pombera Beach – Playa de Ris loop'. Another option is the 'Punta de la Mesa – Piedra Pombera Beach loop'. For more detailed information, consult the Hiking around Noja guide.
Noja offers 17 easy hiking routes, typically lasting 1.5 to 2 hours. These routes cover distances up to 4 miles (7 km). They are suitable for beginners and those seeking a less strenuous outdoor experience.
Noja provides routes for Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Mountain biking. The marshlands offer trails suitable for exploration by bicycle. For specific routes, refer to the Cycling around Noja and Road Cycling Routes around Noja guides.
Trails in Noja showcase extensive sandy beaches like Ris and Trengandín, coastal paths, and green hills. The region is also part of the Santoña, Victoria and Joyel Marshes Natural Park, an important ecological habitat. These diverse landscapes provide varied scenery for outdoor activities.
The Santoña, Victoria and Joyel Marshes Natural Park is a protected area of ecological importance that Noja is part of. These marshes are a habitat for a variety of migratory birds, offering opportunities for bird watching. Visitors can explore the marshes via designated trails on foot or by bicycle.
Noja features 18 moderate hiking trails, typically ranging from 2 to 3 hours in duration. These routes cover distances between 5 and 6 miles (8-10 km). An example is the 'Pico de Miravalles y Sierra de Mijedo – circular by the Camino del Norte'.
Near Noja's trails, visitors can find traditional stone mansions, a medieval bridge, and various chapels. The Church of San Pedro, built on an ancient medieval monastery, is another notable historical site. These points add a cultural dimension to outdoor pursuits.
Noja is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 9,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in Noja have an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 stars. There are 122 routes available across various sports.
Komoot offers several guides for Noja, including Hiking around Noja, Running Trails around Noja, and Cycling around Noja. Guides for Road Cycling and MTB Trails are also available. These resources provide detailed information on routes and activities.
The official tourism website for Noja is part of the Ayuntamiento de Noja (Noja Town Hall) portal. The website address is ayuntamientodenoja.es. This site provides general information about the municipality.
The Noja Tourism Office can be contacted by phone. The official phone number for the tourism office is +34 942 630 038. This number can be used for inquiries regarding local attractions and services.

