Running in Castile and León is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Castile and León—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 6, 2025

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1. Laguna Grande, Laguna de los Pájaros y Pico de Peñalara — circular desde Puerto de Cotos

13.2km

02:17

590m

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2. Pico Gilbo (1.679 m) – trail running Parque Regional Montaña de Riaño y Mampodre

8.02km

01:41

510m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Alto de Guarramillas (Bola del Mundo) y La Maliciosa — ida y vuelta desde el Puerto de Navacerrada

12.7km

02:04

680m

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4. Pico Urbión – trail running circular desde la Laguna Negra (Parque Natural Laguna Negra y Circos Glaciares de Urbión)

13.4km

02:37

670m

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5. Pico Peñalara via the Glacial Circus - circular from Puerto de Cotos through the Guadarrama National Park

9.87km

01:50

550m

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6. Espigüete by the EASTERN ridge and Mazobre waterfall — circular trailrunning through the Montaña Palentina Natural Park

9.47km

03:23

1,060m

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7. Senda del Oso from Cervera de Pisuerga (PRC-P05) — circular trailrunning through the Parque Natural Montaña Palentina

13.3km

01:40

350m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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8. Lago de Sanabria via the Monjes path — running circular through the Lago de Sanabria natural park and the Segundera and Porto mountain ranges

13.5km

01:48

360m

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9. Los Cortados de Cabezón de Pisuerga — circular trailrunning por la senda Senda de los Cortados (PRC-VA 8)

9.04km

01:07

210m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Ruta de los Pescadores — circular desde Arenas de San Pedro

11.1km

01:28

200m

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The best running trails in Castile and León

1. Laguna Grande, Laguna de los Pájaros y Pico de Peñalara — circular desde Puerto de Cotos

2. Pico Gilbo (1.679 m) – trail running Parque Regional Montaña de Riaño y Mampodre

3. Alto de Guarramillas (Bola del Mundo) y La Maliciosa — ida y vuelta desde el Puerto de Navacerrada

4. Pico Urbión – trail running circular desde la Laguna Negra (Parque Natural Laguna Negra y Circos Glaciares de Urbión)

5. Pico Peñalara via the Glacial Circus - circular from Puerto de Cotos through the Guadarrama National Park

6. Espigüete by the EASTERN ridge and Mazobre waterfall — circular trailrunning through the Montaña Palentina Natural Park

7. Senda del Oso from Cervera de Pisuerga (PRC-P05) — circular trailrunning through the Parque Natural Montaña Palentina

8. Lago de Sanabria via the Monjes path — running circular through the Lago de Sanabria natural park and the Segundera and Porto mountain ranges

9. Los Cortados de Cabezón de Pisuerga — circular trailrunning por la senda Senda de los Cortados (PRC-VA 8)

10. Ruta de los Pescadores — circular desde Arenas de San Pedro

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