Queen's Viewpoint – Holy Cave of Covadonga loop from Cangas de Onís

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Queen's Viewpoint – Holy Cave of Covadonga loop from Cangas de Onís

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Queen's Viewpoint – Holy Cave of Covadonga loop from Cangas de Onís

02:41

29.8km

1,150m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.7 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.75 km

Viewpoint

8.38 km

View of the Basilica of Covadonga

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Official panorama point with a view of the basilica of Covadonga.

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8.86 km

Queen's Viewpoint

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The views from the Mirador de la Reina are absolutely stunning. You can see the surrounding mountains and valleys, as well as the winding road leading up to the viewpoint. …

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13.0 km

Lago Enol

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The best time to visit Lake Enol is during the summer months of July to September, when the weather is pleasant and the lake is not frozen. The views of …

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13.7 km

View of Lake Enol

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The first glimpse of Lake Enol on the climb to Covadonga is a magical moment, when the blue shimmer of the water appears between the mountains beyond the steep slopes. …

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14.3 km

Lagos de Covadonga

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Another beautiful glacial lake located in the Picos de Europa National Park. Like Lake Enol, the best time to visit Lago de la Ercina is in the summer months from …

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16.1 km

Les Veleres Pass

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Col overlooking Lake Enol.

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25.1 km

Canónigos Viewpoint

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The MIRADOR DE LOS CANÓNIGOS (400) is a balcony overlooking the Basilica of Covadonga, located approximately at kilometer 2 of the CO-4, a road that connects that religious complex with …

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27.2 km

Holy Cave of Covadonga

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The Santa Cueva de Covadonga is a natural cave and a point of pilgrimage for Catholics, as it is believed to be the place where the Virgin Mary appeared to …

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29.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

477 m

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

265 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

2°C

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

March 14, 2024,Bergtour Lago de la Ercina

Start in Monigo at the motorhome parking space
Coordinates 43.31548 -5.06926

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August 6, 2022,C21 Covadonga

Day 21 turned into a small mountain drive - without a trailer - to Lagos de Cavadonga. First a stopover was made at the basilica of Covadonga.
On arrival at the two lakes there was still a thick fog. But even before we started the descent, the sun broke through completely. A trip through an idyllic landscape, which resulted in …

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