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Covadonga River Trail – Holy Cave of Covadonga loop from Cangas de Onís

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Covadonga River Trail – Holy Cave of Covadonga loop from Cangas de Onís

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Covadonga River Trail – Holy Cave of Covadonga loop from Cangas de Onís

01:51

5.95km

220m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

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Parque Nacional de Picos de Europa

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2.16 km

Basilica and Holy Cave of Covadonga

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2.34 km

Statue of Don Pelayo

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This general, through his military skill, halted the advance of the Muslims in Spain and thus initiated the Reconquista.

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2.36 km

Basilica of Santa María la Real de Covadonga

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It's a beautiful cathedral with very interesting architecture. It was restored after a major fire in the 18th century.

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2.82 km

Covadonga River Trail

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The perfect place to relax and get away from the visitors of the Sanctuary. You can take a walk enjoying the trails, wooden bridges and the waterfall.

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2.97 km

The Santa Cueva de Covadonga is a natural cave and a point of pilgrimage for Catholics, as it is believed to be the place where the Virgin Mary appeared to the Christian army during the Battle of Covadonga in 722. The cave is now a small chapel with a statue of the Virgin Mary in the center.

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3.34 km

Covadonga Sanctuary and the Statue of Pelayo

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3.75 km

Santa Cueva Bell

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A historic bell located in the Basilica of Santa María la Real de Covadonga. The bell has a weight of approximately 2,500 kg and a diameter of 1.80 meters. It is considered a symbol of Asturias, since it is closely related to the history and identity of the region. It was cast in 1877 and was installed in the tower of the basilica. The bell has been used to announce significant events throughout its history, such as the end of World War II and the visit of Pope John Paul II in 1989. It is also rung on important religious occasions, such as during the celebration of Valentine's Day. the Virgin of Covadonga, the patron saint of Asturias.

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5.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.97 km

1.04 km

825 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.59 km

1.39 km

948 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 23 August

21°C

14°C

70 %

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October 6, 2025,2025-10-06 Wanderung zur Basílica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga 🇪🇸

A very important place for Spain:

Here in 722, with the victory in the Battle of Covadonga, won by Pelayo, the leader of the Christian army over Muslim troops, the beginning of the Reconquista... the reconquest of Spain.

The Asturian Chronicle of King Alfonso III contains an account according to which heavenly intervention protected the Marian shrine in this battle …

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Covadonga River Trail – Holy Cave of Covadonga loop from Cangas de Onís

Basilica and Holy Cave of Covadonga

Statue of Don Pelayo

Basilica of Santa María la Real de Covadonga

Covadonga River Trail

Stone Ruins

Holy Cave of Covadonga

Covadonga Sanctuary and the Statue of Pelayo

Santa Cueva Bell

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