National Park Collados del Asón, a nature park in the Cantabrian Mountains of southeast Cantabria, Spain, features a diverse landscape shaped by Quaternary glacial activity and karstic processes. Its distinctive relief, with altitudes ranging from 240 to 1,632 meters above sea level, includes glacial cirques, U-shaped valleys, and extensive karstic systems. This varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and more.
National Park Collados…
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4.4
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Average rating
1752
People visited

4.7
(20)
143
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.7
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76
hikers
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

3.8
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31
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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64
hikers
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.5
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120
riders
57.7km
03:27
1,360m
1,360m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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125
riders
65.9km
03:16
990m
990m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
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100
riders
64.1km
03:27
1,140m
1,140m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

72
riders
151km
09:38
4,190m
4,190m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

8
riders
32.1km
02:41
980m
980m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
49.0km
03:47
1,240m
1,240m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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34.9km
03:19
1,100m
1,100m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6.50km
00:48
230m
230m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

17
runners
7.11km
00:59
270m
270m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
runners
18.5km
02:52
890m
890m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

8
runners
17.9km
02:59
1,190m
1,190m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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70
riders
62.2km
04:35
1,420m
1,420m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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riders
58.9km
04:16
1,250m
1,250m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

31
riders
41.6km
03:16
1,170m
1,170m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.0
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29
riders
60.1km
04:38
1,570m
1,570m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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National Park Collados del Asón offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and mountain biking. The park's diverse landscape, shaped by glacial and karstic processes, provides varied terrain for these sports. More than 7,000 visitors have explored its routes.
A notable hiking route is the path to the source of the Asón River, featuring the 70-meter Cascada del Asón. Other popular options include the Nacimiento del Río Gándara and the Ruta Vuelta a Colina. Find more options in the Hiking around National Park Collados del Asón guide.
Yes, the park offers routes suitable for various fitness levels, including easy hikes. The path to the source of the Asón River is an 5-mile (8 km) path with low difficulty. Explore more accessible options in the Easy hikes around National Park Collados del Asón guide.
The park features trails suitable for families, allowing visitors of all ages to enjoy its natural beauty. These routes often have lower difficulty and shorter distances. Consult the Family-friendly hikes around National Park Collados del Asón guide for specific recommendations.
National Park Collados del Asón is suitable for both road cycling and touring cycling, with scenic roads and varied elevations. Cyclists can find routes that traverse the park's diverse landscapes. Refer to the Road Cycling Routes around National Park Collados del Asón and Cycling around National Park Collados del Asón guides.
Yes, National Park Collados del Asón provides trails for mountain biking enthusiasts. The varied topography, from river valleys to higher elevations, offers diverse terrain for this sport. Specific options are available in the MTB Trails around National Park Collados del Asón guide.
Key natural features include the Cascada del Asón, a 70-meter waterfall at the source of the Asón River, and the well-preserved Circo de Hondojón, a glacial cirque. The park also showcases extensive karstic landscapes with sinkholes, shafts, and numerous caves. Diverse ecosystems with beech forests and Cantabrian holm oaks are also present.
Routes in National Park Collados del Asón have been explored by more than 7,000 visitors on komoot. The park's routes collectively hold an average rating of 4.48 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
Access to the park via public transport is possible, with specific routes designed to start from bus stations. This allows visitors to explore the park without a private vehicle. Consult the Hikes from bus stations around National Park Collados del Asón guide for details.
For information regarding the park and its activities, contact the Interpretation Center of National Park Collados del Asón. They can be reached by phone at +34 942 04 94 38 or +34 619 892 634. The official tourism portal of Cantabria, turismodecantabria.com, also provides extensive information.
The park's diverse habitats support a wide array of wildlife typical of the Cantabrian Mountains. Notable species include griffon vultures, short-toed eagles, chamois, wild boars, and roe deer. The rivers are home to common trout and Atlantic salmon.

