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Lakes of Covadonga – View of the Lakes of Covadonga loop from Lagos de Covadonga

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Lakes of Covadonga – View of the Lakes of Covadonga loop from Lagos de Covadonga

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Lakes of Covadonga – View of the Lakes of Covadonga loop from Lagos de Covadonga

07:38

18.0km

950m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 8.14 km for 1.37 km

After 9.59 km for 298 m

After 10.2 km for 195 m

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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.
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931 m

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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1.13 km

Lakes of Covadonga

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Fairly heavy with rocky trails.

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1.18 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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1.36 km

View of the Lakes of Covadonga

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Nice view over both lakes

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1.89 km

Lago de la Ercina

Lake

16.4 km

Lake Ercina

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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 …

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17.0 km

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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17.3 km

View of Picos de Europa

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18.0 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

1.96 km

1.46 km

685 m

650 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

2.72 km

1.82 km

1.73 km

154 m

109 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,790 m)

Lowest point (1,030 m)

Weather

Monday 20 July

23°C

14°C

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Lakes of Covadonga – View of the Lakes of Covadonga loop from Lagos de Covadonga

Lake Enol

View of Lakes Enol and Ercina

Lakes of Covadonga

Entrelagos Viewpoint (Lagos de Covadonga)

View of the Lakes of Covadonga

Lake Ercina

Buferrera Mine

View of Picos de Europa

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