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Cabaña Verónica from Fuente Dé through Horcados Rojos – Picos de Europa National Park (PR-PNPE 23)
07:51
15.1km
1,320m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: June 6, 2024
Tips
Includes a segment that may be dangerous
A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
After 1.72 km for 922 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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2.72 km
Public Water Fountain
Public Water Fountain
2.81 km
El Cable Viewpoint
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3.94 km
Picos de Europa viewpoint
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6.31 km
Horcados Rojos
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There is a descent through a crack, which is not complicated if done carefully. Better to do it without a backpack, although it can also be done with it. Once you pass it, you will see the high!
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7.77 km
Verónica Cabin
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The cabin is the highest of all the Picos de Europa so it offers a unique perspective. Getting up early is a must to see a unique sunrise!
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15.1 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
12.3 km
1.42 km
929 m
216 m
138 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.71 km
6.69 km
1.28 km
216 m
156 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,300 m)
Lowest point (1,070 m)
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Thursday 21 May
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Trail Reviews
We had a very exciting day when both Fuente Dé and everything above 2000m were bathed in sunshine - in between there were swirling clouds that quickly dissipated in front of the heated walls. Others were less fortunate: even locals fear the sudden, thick fog (encainadas).
Actually, I had planned a circular route, that is, with the cable car up and down again on foot. Komoot shows paths, but many were not to be seen on site. So we're back down with the cable car. The area up here is fantastic. Something reminded me of the Dolomites.
A rocky loop among the cliffs in the central massif of the Picos de Europa National Park. The tour runs from the upper cable car station of El Cable in Fuente De (uphill and starting at €30) toward the Cabana Veronica mountain hut. The path is very steep and rocky, but offers breathtaking views of the Picos de Europa peaks from the Cantabrian side. Unfortunately, the marked mountain lakes were currently dry and barely visible. Nevertheless, it is a worthwhile hike.