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Tunnels Along the Cares Gorge

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Tunnels Along the Cares Gorge

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Tunnels Along the Cares Gorge

Name: Tunnels Along the Cares Gorge
Rating: 2

Recommended by 91 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parque Nacional de Picos de Europa

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Location: Posada De Valdeón, La Montaña De Riaño, León, Castile and León, Spain

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1. Tunnels Along the Cares Gorge – Bridge loop from Posada de Valdeón

7.53km

02:18

260m

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

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2. Tunnels Along the Cares Gorge – Bridge loop from Posada de Valdeón

25.9km

08:04

840m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Tunnels Along the Cares Gorge – Bridge loop from Posada de Valdeón

4.43km

01:17

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

April 13, 2025

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.

One of the most notable sections is the tunnel area, where you can find tunnels carved into the rock with side windows offering spectacular views of the gorge. These tunnels were built between 1915 and 1921 to facilitate the transportation of water for hydroelectric power. The current route, open since 1945, allows visitors to enjoy the natural beauty and historic engineering of the region.

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Teufelchen New

July 12, 2023

Everywhere there are wonderful motifs from the combination of the crystal clear water, the rock formations as well as the tunnels and bridges. The mountain goats along the way are completely trusting and will lick your arm or leg.

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Yerman754

August 14, 2023

This is a tunnel the last km of the route from Cares Poncebos to Caín

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Location: Posada De Valdeón, La Montaña De Riaño, León, Castile and León, Spain

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1. Tunnels Along the Cares Gorge – Bridge loop from Posada de Valdeón

2. Tunnels Along the Cares Gorge – Bridge loop from Posada de Valdeón

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