The best running trails around Reinosa

The Pico Tres Mares offers a great view of the surrounding peaks and valleys. The three valleys, each separated by mountain ridges, drain via their respective river systems into the Mediterranean Sea (Rio Hijar / Ebro), the Cantabrian Sea (Rio Nansa), and the Atlantic Ocean (Rio Pisuerga), from which the summit gets its name. From up here, you can also clearly see the beginning of the path to Peña Labra, which essentially runs along or near the ridge to the west - and with reasonably good visibility, the Picos de Europa are clearly visible to the northwest, standing out distinctly from the surrounding mountains of the Cordillera Cantabrica, even if some are not that much lower. There is a viewing platform at the summit - not pretty, but it allows even visitors without mountain experience to look around safely.

Here is the "official" source of the Ebro, even though it was proven about 40 years ago that only the water of the Rio Hijar, which seeps away at Paracuelles, re-emerges here. Strictly speaking, it is a karst spring. Not far below the spring, the Ebro is dammed by a small weir, creating a beautiful little pond here, which is obviously also popular with ducks. The circular path around the pond from the spring to the weir is only a few hundred meters long walk, a large visitor car park is directly above, so you don't have to make a long hike to visit - but you can, of course, also start the GR99 here and walk to the Mediterranean...

Beautiful landscapes from the ridges but runnable on many parts, too many blocks The path is not always well marked, take the time to look at the track on the app. Thanks Komoot 😉

The Plaza de España in Reinosa is, like in so many others, a meeting place and a venue for celebrations. Don't miss visiting it and, if you have time, relaxing on one of its terraces trying some of the local tapas.

Officially, it's the source of the Ebro River, in Fontibre. However, according to what we were told at the tourist office, the waters of the spring pools come underground from the Hijar River, which rises in Alto Campoo. Specifically, in Tresmares, where the Hijar-Ebro begins, flowing into the Mediterranean; the Pisuerga (a tributary of the Duero) flows into the Atlantic; and the Nansa flows into the Cantabrian Sea.

Interesting to visit, if you are in the area.

Fontibre is a small town in the Brotherhood of Suso, just 5 km from Reinosa. Beautiful town and place, where the source of the Ebro River is traditionally located. In fact, the name Fontibre refers to the source of the Ebro, as it derives from the Latin Fontes Iberis ("sources of the Ebro") and is already cited by Pliny the Elder when he mentioned it. It is located near the Roman city of Julióbriga. It doesn't matter when you visit, or at the time of year, because you will always appreciate and enjoy this little walk through the place.

Located between high mountains far from the sea, the fascinating thing about this city is that it dates back to the Middle Ages, with an old town with interesting monuments to visit. The structure that stands out the most is the church of San Sebastián in the old center of the city. Furthermore, in the Town Hall Square you can see a set of ashlar buildings, built in the 16th and 17th centuries. Don't forget to try the city's most typical sweet, calf, which is a puff pastry with caramelized sugar.