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The best mountain hikes in Cantabria

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Want to explore more of the mountains in Santander? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in Cantabria to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in Cantabria.

Last updated: November 17, 2025

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1. Viewpoint – Horcados Rojos loop from Camaleño

10.9km

04:55

690m

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. View of Picos de Europa – View of Fuente De loop from Posada de Valdeón

17.1km

07:11

1,000m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. View of Picos de Europa – Fonte de Fátima loop from Posada de Valdeón

13.5km

06:28

1,030m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4. Embalse de la Tejera – Pico Jano loop from Dobares

9.11km

03:14

520m

530m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. La Merana – Mirador Sorbal loop from Santoña

11.9km

03:53

350m

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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6. La Merana – El Perro loop from Santoña

11.2km

03:38

380m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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7. Peña Vieja – Viewpoint loop from Camaleño

11.8km

06:24

1,020m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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8. View of Fuente Dé – View of Picos de Europa loop from Posada de Valdeón

13.2km

07:23

1,190m

1,200m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9. Peña de la Llana de Tuero – Candina loop from Hazas

7.75km

03:16

500m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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10. Peña de la Llana de Tuero – Playa de Oriñón loop from El Puente

9.53km

03:19

450m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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The best mountain hikes in Cantabria

1. Viewpoint – Horcados Rojos loop from Camaleño

2. View of Picos de Europa – View of Fuente De loop from Posada de Valdeón

3. View of Picos de Europa – Fonte de Fátima loop from Posada de Valdeón

4. Embalse de la Tejera – Pico Jano loop from Dobares

5. La Merana – Mirador Sorbal loop from Santoña

6. La Merana – El Perro loop from Santoña

7. Peña Vieja – Viewpoint loop from Camaleño

8. View of Fuente Dé – View of Picos de Europa loop from Posada de Valdeón

9. Peña de la Llana de Tuero – Candina loop from Hazas

10. Peña de la Llana de Tuero – Playa de Oriñón loop from El Puente

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