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Lakes of Covadonga – Lake Enol loop from Lagos de Covadonga

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Lakes of Covadonga – Lake Enol loop from Lagos de Covadonga

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Lakes of Covadonga – Lake Enol loop from Lagos de Covadonga

02:33

8.71km

230m

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Parque Nacional de Picos de Europa

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692 m

Buferrera Mine

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In the idyllic landscape of the mountain of Covadonga, there has been intensive mining of iron and manganese minerals over a period of 130 years until 1979.

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2.12 km

Lake Enol

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My opinion about Lake Enol is that it is the most beautiful and spectacular of the Lakes of Covadonga, and one of the most special mountain landscapes in Asturias.
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2.52 km

Lakes of Covadonga

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Fairly heavy with rocky trails.

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2.57 km

Entrelagos Viewpoint (Lagos de Covadonga)

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The most famous icon of the Picos de Europa are the Lakes of Covadonga. It is a protected area and you may find yourself with some access restrictions, especially in high season.

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3.32 km

Lago de la Ercina

Lake

3.74 km

Las Reblagas Spring

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It is important to take this source into account due to the scarce water that we find in Picos de Europa in general!

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3.76 km

Stone Cottage by Lago Enol

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Very crowded and busy at the lakes. If you walk a few steps further, you'll find peace from the masses. A short hike away from the lakes is worthwhile

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4.12 km

El Bricial Mountain Cabins

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Mountain cabins

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6.30 km

Lake Enol

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The Lago Enol is the larger of the two Lagos de Covadonga, you can already see it from the bus shortly before arriving at the final stop. A lake beautifully …

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8.71 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.12 km

2.52 km

2.29 km

769 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.22 km

2.75 km

1.26 km

865 m

476 m

115 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (1,040 m)

Weather

Monday 17 August

25°C

17°C

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Comments

July 31, 2023,Lagos de Covadonga - Covadonga-Seen

Beautiful, easy circular hike near the Covadonga Lakes. The path is well marked in white/yellow, without any technical difficulties. However, you should be sure-footed for the path behind the peaks.
We walked from the parking lot first to Lago Ercina, then up to Mirador Entrelagos. Then back down to the lake, along Lake Ercina and behind the Bricial and Mosquital …

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September 14, 2022,Nordspanien - Lagos de Covadonga

Tinkle, tinkle, tinkle - that's how the acoustic aspect of this hike can be summed up, almost for the entire tour around the two Lagos de Covadonga you can hear the bells of the cows and sheep on whose pastures you hike here.

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April 25, 2025,Around the Lagos de Covadonga 🇪🇸

Beautiful hike around the Covadonga lakes - Lago Enol and Lago de la Ercina.
Hiking above the clouds in the valleys below, with views of the lakes and beyond to the mountains, passing through a former iron and manganese mine, in a landscape with a variety of spring flowers and types of rocks.
Access by bus from Cangas de Onís …

August 14, 2023,Picos de Europa - Lagos de Covadonga

Today a manageable round in one of the most important places in Spain: Covadonga was the scene of the beginning of the reconquest of Moorish-occupied Spain in 722 by Pelayo, who led the Christian troops to victory over the Muslims.
A very impressive backdrop formed by the two glacial lakes. Accordingly, there is a lot going on when the sun …

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June 16, 2022,🇪🇦 - Regeneration (?) / Wanderung um die Covadonga Seen

After the record hike yesterday, we wanted to take it easy today and "just" do an easy but scenic hike around the two lakes above Covadonga. It was nice but also very hot (38 degrees) - but what am I complaining about? - a heat wave is raging in Germany right now.

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November 3, 2025,Schöne Tour! In der Nähe der Parkplätze herrscht noch Massentourismus. Nachher waren wir praktisch alleine in den Bergen unterwegs. Die Anfahrt mit dem WoMo sollte man sich genau überlegen. Es geht enge, kurvige und steile Straßen hoch und oben angekommen

Beautiful tour! Near the parking areas it's very touristy with lots of people. After that, you're practically alone in the mountains. Definitely worth it, despite the long uphill drive via numerous switchbacks.

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September 15, 2024,Asturien - Nationalpark Picos de Europa

A circular hike in the Picos de Europa National Park, i.e. "Mountain Peaks of Europe", which is also known as Spanish Switzerland.
The tour starts at a car park and leads along the yellow-marked route, with an additional detour to the summit of Pico El Mosquital (1284 m), which is not marked. The route leads around the two glacial lakes …

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July 6, 2026,Lakes of Covadonga Circular Trail

If you’re planning this route on Komoot, note that warm days change everything: bring extra water, take your time, and enjoy the rare feeling of summer settling over the Picos.

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Lakes of Covadonga – Lake Enol loop from Lagos de Covadonga

Buferrera Mine

Lake Enol

Lakes of Covadonga

Entrelagos Viewpoint (Lagos de Covadonga)

Las Reblagas Spring

Stone Cottage by Lago Enol

El Bricial Mountain Cabins

Lake Enol

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