Lake Ercina – Buferrera Mine loop from Lagos de Covadonga
Lake Ercina – Buferrera Mine loop from Lagos de Covadonga
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Lake Ercina – Buferrera Mine loop from Lagos de Covadonga
06:55
17.2km
860m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 27, 2026
Tips
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
500 m
Mirador del Príncipe – View of Polje de Comeya
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566 m
View of Picos de Europa
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3.29 km
Majada de Belbín
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9.32 km
Vega de Ario Hut
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Incredible treatment and welcome in this refuge. For reservations: reservarefugios.com/es/refugios/vega-de-ario
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15.1 km
View of Lake Ercina
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15.6 km
Lake Ercina
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16.2 km
Buferrera Mine
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16.5 km
View of Picos de Europa
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17.2 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.9 km
3.78 km
779 m
751 m
Surfaces
7.76 km
4.35 km
2.85 km
1.04 km
1.01 km
152 m
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Lowest point (1,020 m)
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Wednesday 7 October
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7°C
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