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Start of the Ruta del Cares (Cares Route) – Ruta del Cares loop from Estaciòn inferior Poncebos (Funicular de Bulnes)

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Start of the Ruta del Cares (Cares Route) – Ruta del Cares loop from Estaciòn inferior Poncebos (Funicular de Bulnes)

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Start of the Ruta del Cares (Cares Route) – Ruta del Cares loop from Estaciòn inferior Poncebos (Funicular de Bulnes)

01:31

4.41km

230m

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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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

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Parque Nacional de Picos de Europa

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Train Station

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567 m

Cares Gorge (Garganta Divina) – Picos de Europa National Park

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Surrounded by almost 2,000-meter-high mountains, the trail carved in limestone runs along the course of the Cares. Horseback riding is recommended as the trail leads over gravel and boulders.

You can park your car at the Poncebo hydroelectric power station (there are also restaurants here) or continue at the cog railway station to Bulnes or even to the beginning of the gorge along the road.

The most spectacular part of the route, where the canyon walls converge, does not follow until you follow the GR-202 (as the tour is shown here): The total length is approximately 22 km (round trip) with a difference in altitude of about 690 m and about 7:15 h duration (marking PR-PNPE 3).

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830 m

Crystal Clear Pool in Picos de Europa National Park

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beautiful stretch with crystal clear water

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894 m

Ascent to the Ruta del Cares

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Can park along the street all the way up to here if there’s space but come early

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1.17 km

Start of the Ruta del Cares (Cares Route)

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The beginning of the Ruta del Cares. Possibly one of the busiest routes in all of Spain in summer. This does not detract from the charm of this incredible area. Perfect to do on foot in a stage or, as part of the Ring of Peaks.

Spectacular views and a history that captivates anyone.

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1.57 km

Cares Route

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Known as the "Garganta Divina", this route between Cain (Leon, Castile and Leon) and Poncebos (Asturias) offers you the opportunity to walk between mountains that rise more than 2,000 meters above the bottom of the imposing gorge dug by the Cares River. You will see mythical peaks, cross bridges that connect both sides of the gorge, go through about 70 tunnels carved into the rock and witness an amazing natural spectacle.

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2.04 km

Cares Gorge

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At the ruins of the house you can take a nice rest in the shade.

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2.15 km

Ruta del Cares

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A beautiful hike. Sturdy shoes, plenty of water and sun protection are recommended. It can get very hot in summer.

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2.19 km

Abandoned village in the Picos de Europa National Park

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Ruined area where I come across some abandoned and deteriorated houses. The landscape and views are still incredible despite them.

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4.41 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.59 km

1.40 km

417 m

Surfaces

2.59 km

1.47 km

318 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Thursday 14 May

12°C

3°C

35 %

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Start of the Ruta del Cares (Cares Route) – Ruta del Cares loop from Estaciòn inferior Poncebos (Funicular de Bulnes)

Cares Gorge (Garganta Divina) – Picos de Europa National Park

Crystal Clear Pool in Picos de Europa National Park

Ascent to the Ruta del Cares

Start of the Ruta del Cares (Cares Route)

Cares Route

Cares Gorge

Ruta del Cares

Abandoned village in the Picos de Europa National Park

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