Riaño Swing – El Reñuberu Viewpoint loop from Riaño

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Riaño Swing – El Reñuberu Viewpoint loop from Riaño

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Riaño Swing – El Reñuberu Viewpoint loop from Riaño

03:24

34.4km

900m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.20 km for 296 m

Permit required

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

136 m

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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1.64 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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11.8 km

Old Bridge

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Just after this bridge you can already take the path parallel to the road.

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16.8 km

Bottom of Cueto Valley

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It's a spectacular place, perfect for a swim in the summer.

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26.2 km

Mythological Trail of Mount Teja

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26.2 km

We will have to deviate from the road to approach this spectacular viewpoint that offers us a beautiful panoramic view of Peñas Pintas, Pico Gilbo, Yordas, the Sierra de Riaño, Peña Beza and part of the Cornión Massif.

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28.0 km

Bar La Huerta

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Even through lessons

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33.1 km

Antiguo pueblo de Riaño

Ruins

33.5 km

Embalse de Riaño

Lake

34.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

4.42 km

3.45 km

2.32 km

1.91 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

8.56 km

7.57 km

1.68 km

304 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,320 m)

Lowest point (1,090 m)

Weather

Thursday 29 October

16°C

7°C

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

August 26, 2024,Rundtour am Embalse de Riaño 🐕🚲

Anyone who thinks this is a short jaunt is mistaken. Like all the tracks I have been able to get to know in Spain so far, the off-road sections of this cycle route are salted and impossible to ride uphill with a BioBike plus dog trailer (for me). Even pushing it is extremely strenuous. BUT it is worth it.
Fantastic …

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