Downstream through Soria, Burgos and Valladolid in Spain – Eastern Douro Trail
Downstream through Soria, Burgos and Valladolid in Spain – Eastern Douro Trail
Hiking Collection by Sofía_Ibáñez
Downstream through Soria, Burgos and Valladolid in Spain – Eastern Douro Trail
18 days
5-10 h/day
523km
2,930m
4,250m
The Senda del Duero (Eastern Duero Trail), or GR 14, invites you to join the river on its journey from the high mountains of Soria to the border with Portugal, discovering impressive natural and cultural landmarks along the way.
This Collection focuses on the eastern part of the route, following the river through the provinces of Soria, Burgos, and Valladolid. As it passes through the Castilian plain, the Duero meanders through endless cereal fields, creating life and greenery in the places it touches. Riverside woods, pine forests, almond groves and vineyards, which made the region famous, grow along its banks.
In addition to its scenic beauty, this is also a historical route that passes ancient stone bridges, castles and fortresses that were at the centre of epic battles, chapels and monasteries which have inspired poems and legends. The region also has fantastic gastronomy and wine to satisfy your appetite and thirst.
The route is divided into 18 stages that are relatively easy aside from being quite long. As the region is not densely populated, you have to hike more than 30 kilometres (18.6 mi) daily for several days to ensure you find a place to stay. Most of the stages are relatively flat and generally head downhill. However, you need a good level of fitness for these long continuous days on your feet.
Most stages end in towns and cities with a variety of accommodation and catering options. Some places only have one or two rural houses where you can stay, which I recommend booking in advance. The sixth stage ends in a free refuge, so bring a sleeping bag or liner.
Carry plenty of water and food for the long, remote stretches.
I recommend doing this hike in spring or autumn to enjoy the best weather and avoid the extreme temperatures of summer and winter. Moreover, in autumn, the forests and vineyards explode in colour.
The only way to reach the start point, the source of the Duero, is to drive to the Búnker refuge and walk a couple of kilometres from there. Toro, the town where this route ends, has a bus and train station with connections to other Spanish cities.
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Eastern Douro Trail (GR 14)
484km
2,180m
3,530m
Last updated: November 6, 2024
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Activities
36.2km
10:18
320m
1,300m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
32.4km
08:25
200m
230m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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25.3km
06:44
260m
260m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
34.3km
09:09
350m
420m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
26.5km
06:52
140m
190m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
29.1km
07:36
200m
200m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
23.9km
06:17
220m
190m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
34.2km
08:53
170m
260m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
28.3km
07:14
120m
110m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
30.0km
07:47
160m
220m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
32.3km
08:20
180m
160m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
23.3km
06:01
130m
100m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
18
Distance
523 km
Duration
136:19 h
Elevation
2,930 m
4,250 m
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