Riaño Swing – Valcayo Viewpoint loop from Riaño

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Riaño Swing – Valcayo Viewpoint loop from Riaño

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Riaño Swing – Valcayo Viewpoint loop from Riaño

03:49

51.0km

840m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 50.8 km for 296 m

Permit required

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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777 m

View of Riaño and the Reservoir

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Riaño, known as the "new Riaño," rises next to the reservoir that bears its name, surrounded by spectacular mountains in the heart of the León mountains. It is a picturesque …

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1.24 km

View of the Riaño Reservoir and Bridge

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Possibly the best point of departure and arrival for a road bike route, with destinations to the ports of El Pando, San Glorio, Pandetrave, Panderrueda and Tarna. Many restaurants, bars, …

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2.25 km

Embalse de Riaño

Lake

2.72 km

Antiguo pueblo de Riaño

Ruins

13.3 km

Riaño Dam

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It is a beautiful place, but attention IT IS FORBIDDEN to stop at the dam. Both for cars and cyclists and the Civil Guard can fine.

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20.2 km

Salamón

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Salamón is a small village in the eastern mountains of León, which is part of the Picos de Europa regional park. It is nestled in the Dueñas river valley along …

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25.5 km

Lois

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In the heart of the eastern León mountains, the famous Cathedral of the Mountain majestically defies the height of the peaks surrounding the village of Lois.
Surrounded by breathtaking nature, …

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29.4 km

Path to Anciles in the Parque Regional de la Montaña de Riaño y Mampodre

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This path, along which the Pedales de León MTB route runs, is a beautiful stretch to travel by bike: good road surface and magnificent views.

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50.2 km

Riaño Swing

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The Riaño Swing is the largest swing in Spain and is located in the León region at an altitude of approximately 1,200 meters, is 8 meters high and very popular.

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50.5 km

Valcayo Viewpoint

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The region is known for its azure reservoir (Embalse de Riaño) and the rugged limestone peaks often called the "Spanish Fjords".

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51.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

11.8 km

9.10 km

3.90 km

3.46 km

Surfaces

33.3 km

14.6 km

1.62 km

1.26 km

275 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,320 m)

Lowest point (1,010 m)

Weather

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Friday 23 October

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Comments

October 15, 2022,Vuelta a Riaño y Lois: catedral de la montaña

Cycle tourism route leaving Riaño towards Lois by road bordering the reservoir.
The climb to Lois is also on asphalt on a beautiful road through the very narrow river gorge.
After Lois you go down a wide and very fast cattle track with impressive views.
Upon reaching Liegos, you take the asphalt again, passing through Burón where the largest bank …

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