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The best cycling routes in Santander

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Cycling in Santander is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Spain. So you can find your perfect Santander bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

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153

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1. Caves of Puente Viesgo and Vía Verde del Pas - round trip

29.3km

01:53

280m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.3

(11)

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2. Parque Marino de la Magdalena to Faro de Cabo Mayor - round trip along the coast of Santander

14.0km

00:52

120m

130m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

(8)

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3. Suances to Santillana del Mar – circular via the Besaya Greenway and the coast

32.5km

02:20

440m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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5.0

(4)

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4. Walk around the Ebro Reservoir – circular from Reinosa

62.6km

03:54

530m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Hard

4.8

(5)

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5. El Faro de Suances y la Playa de Los Locos to the Estatua de Francisco de Asís – round trip via the Vía Verde del Besaya

20.5km

01:18

130m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.1

(8)

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6. Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno via the Vía Verde de Pas – circular from Sarón

28.0km

01:48

210m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

(3)

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7. Piedrasluengas from Potes — round trip

60.8km

04:24

1,330m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.7

(7)

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8. The three forts of Santoña passing through Las Marismas – circular from Noja

36.6km

02:25

410m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.3

(3)

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9. El Capricho de Gaudi, the Abadia Cisterciense de Santa Maria y Santa Maria de los Angeles - return from San Vicente de la Barquera

47.3km

03:17

790m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

(4)

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10. Somo a Villaverde de Pontones – circular route along the coast

40.0km

02:56

390m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Santander

1. Caves of Puente Viesgo and Vía Verde del Pas - round trip

2. Parque Marino de la Magdalena to Faro de Cabo Mayor - round trip along the coast of Santander

3. Suances to Santillana del Mar – circular via the Besaya Greenway and the coast

4. Walk around the Ebro Reservoir – circular from Reinosa

5. El Faro de Suances y la Playa de Los Locos to the Estatua de Francisco de Asís – round trip via the Vía Verde del Besaya

6. Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno via the Vía Verde de Pas – circular from Sarón

7. Piedrasluengas from Potes — round trip

8. The three forts of Santoña passing through Las Marismas – circular from Noja

9. El Capricho de Gaudi, the Abadia Cisterciense de Santa Maria y Santa Maria de los Angeles - return from San Vicente de la Barquera

10. Somo a Villaverde de Pontones – circular route along the coast

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