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Lake Ercina – Lakes of Covadonga loop from Lagos de Covadonga

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Lake Ercina – Lakes of Covadonga loop from Lagos de Covadonga

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Lake Ercina – Lakes of Covadonga loop from Lagos de Covadonga

01:10

3.91km

120m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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Parque Nacional de Picos de Europa

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563 m

Buferrera Mine

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In the idyllic landscape of the mountain of Covadonga, there has been intensive mining of iron and manganese minerals over a period of 130 years until 1979.

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1.92 km

The Ercina basin is an elongated raft with a flat bottom, the Buferrera mine had a great influence on its final size, since a 1.50-meter-high dam was built at one end of the lake to dam the waters that were lost. down the drain.

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2.51 km

Entrelagos Viewpoint (Lagos de Covadonga)

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The most famous icon of the Picos de Europa are the Lakes of Covadonga. It is a protected area and you may find yourself with some access restrictions, especially in high season.

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2.56 km

Lakes of Covadonga

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Fairly heavy with rocky trails.

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2.76 km

View of Lakes Enol and Ercina

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At this vantage point you can see the true beauty of the two mountain lakes.

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2.96 km

Lake Enol

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My opinion about Lake Enol is that it is the most beautiful and spectacular of the Lakes of Covadonga, and one of the most special mountain landscapes in Asturias.
🌊 Iconic image: its deep lake, the reflected mountains, and the grazing cows create a perfect postcard.
🏔️ Sense of grandeur: it conveys more “high mountain” than Lake Ercina.
📸 Very photogenic: especially with light fog, at dawn, or after rain.
🚶‍♀️ Accessible: it can be enjoyed without long hikes.

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3.61 km

Cow on the Road in Picos de Europa National Park

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3.91 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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2.12 km

997 m

600 m

157 m

Surfaces

2.85 km

386 m

223 m

195 m

169 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 14 May

7°C

3°C

66 %

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Lake Ercina – Lakes of Covadonga loop from Lagos de Covadonga

View of Picos de Europa

Buferrera Mine

Lake Ercina

Entrelagos Viewpoint (Lagos de Covadonga)

Lakes of Covadonga

View of Lakes Enol and Ercina

Lake Enol

Cow on the Road in Picos de Europa National Park

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