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The Top 19 Gorges in León

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 19

to choose from in León. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in León.

Last updated: October 20, 2025

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The Bolín bridge is one of the landmarks that everyone who walks the Cares path is well impressed with.

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Tunnels Along the Cares Gorge

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The Cares Route, which connects Poncebos in Asturias with Caín in León, is famous for its impressive tunnels and landscapes. This approximately 12-kilometer route crosses the Picos de Europa and follows the course of the Cares River.

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Río Cares, the busiest route in the entire Cantabrian Mountains.

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Los Calderones Gorge

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Beautiful enclave, of geological and natural interest. It is worth going for a walk. Halfway up the gorge is the Gruta de Nuestra Señora hermitage. The route is not complicated …

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Hoces de Vegacervera Gorge

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Las Hoces de Vegacervera is a protected natural space in the north of León. 12 kilometer path towards Matallana on the banks of the Torío river with spectacular panoramic views of the river gorge.

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Curueño Gorge and Valdepiélago Bridges

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Valdepiélago is a small town next to the Curueño river and the entrance to the Curueño gorge. Spectacular views of the jagged edge mountain rock formation as the road angles along the river gorge.

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Nocedo Waterfall

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It is 50 meters from the road. It is accessed by some footbridges. Bike on the shoulder
Please be calm: be discreet

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Hoz Oscura

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At this point we find ourselves in Hoz Oscura, where the path narrows next to the Las Horcadas stream. A beautiful stretch of the Puerto de Horcadas route.

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Mirva Valley

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The trail between Burón and Retuerto, passing through Mirva, is part of a beautiful hiking route in the Riaño and Mampodre Mountains, in the province of León.
Beech forests, meadows, …

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Las Torcas de Barrientos Viewpoint

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Each corner is a wonderful viewpoint towards the ravines with the various shades of ocher that the mountains acquire.

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The Top 19 Gorges in León

Bridge

Tunnels Along the Cares Gorge

Follow the water

Los Calderones Gorge

Hoces de Vegacervera Gorge

Curueño Gorge and Valdepiélago Bridges

Nocedo Waterfall

Hoz Oscura

Mirva Valley

Las Torcas de Barrientos Viewpoint

Other adventures in León

Most popular routes in León

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