The Cares route is considered one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the world. Fitted between a gorge on the Cares River between the towns of Caín de Valdeón (León) and Poncebos (Asturias) and during a 14-kilometre route. It is located within the Picos de Europa National Park.

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1. Route of Cares from Poncebos to Caín

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2. Start of the Ruta del Cares (Cares Route) – Through the stones loop from Estaciòn inferior Poncebos (Funicular de Bulnes)

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

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3. Start of the Ruta del Cares (Cares Route) – Through the stones loop from Rexes

5.98km

02:16

390m

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

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Elevation 420 m

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Location: Cabrales, Cangas De Onis, Asturias, Spain

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1. Route of Cares from Poncebos to Caín

2. Start of the Ruta del Cares (Cares Route) – Through the stones loop from Estaciòn inferior Poncebos (Funicular de Bulnes)

3. Start of the Ruta del Cares (Cares Route) – Through the stones loop from Rexes

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