View of Lago de la Cueva – View of Lago de la Cueva loop from Torrestío

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View of Lago de la Cueva – View of Lago de la Cueva loop from Torrestío

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3.0

(2)

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View of Lago de la Cueva – View of Lago de la Cueva loop from Torrestío

03:57

38.7km

1,480m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 5.70 km for 142 m

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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74 m

Torrestío

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This small town in León is located almost on the border with Asturias. It is a small group of traditional houses at the bottom of a deep valley flanked by …

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4.58 km

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5.36 km

View of Lago de la Cueva

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One of the lakes composing 'Lagos de Saliencia' - It is part of a Natural Park and overnight stays are not allowed. There are guards driving around and using binoculars. …

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6.18 km

Lagos de Saliencia

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Lagos de Saliencia are a group of post-glacial lakes within the Natural Park of Somiedo in Asturias. You can find Lago Calabazosa, Lago Cerveriz, Lago Almagrega and Lago de la …

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6.28 km

View of Lago de la Cueva

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This is an impressive glacial lake located in the Picos de Europa National Park. The lake is situated at an altitude of 1,770 meters and is surrounded by beautiful mountain peaks and alpine forests.

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6.51 km

Laguna de Almagrera

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Also known as the Mina lagoon, this small lagoon is formed between the Cueva lake and the Cerveriz lake.

Depending on the time of year you may see it without …

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10.1 km

El Valle / Valle del Lago Climb

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9 km climb from Pola de Somiedo with a few very steep sections. Up to here you can go by road bike, after this point to the Lago de Valle it's another 5 km on a good gravel jeep track.

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34.4 km

It's a mountain pass that marks the border between Asturias and León. It's the starting point for countless hikes, including the Saliencia Lakes hike, in a beautiful setting. A magical place, no matter the season.

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38.7 km

End point

Restaurant

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