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Lakes of Covadonga – Lake Ercina loop from Lagos de Covadonga

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Lakes of Covadonga – Lake Ercina loop from Lagos de Covadonga

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Lakes of Covadonga – Lake Ercina loop from Lagos de Covadonga

01:53

6.32km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

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Parque Nacional de Picos de Europa

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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728 m

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.
🌊 Iconic image: its deep lake, the reflected mountains, and the grazing cows create a perfect postcard.
🏔️ Sense of grandeur: it conveys more “high mountain” than Lake Ercina.
📸 Very photogenic: especially with light fog, at dawn, or after rain.
🚶‍♀️ Accessible: it can be enjoyed without long hikes.

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1.13 km

Lakes of Covadonga

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Fairly heavy with rocky trails.

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1.18 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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1.62 km

Lake Ercina

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The Ercina basin is an elongated raft with a flat bottom, the Buferrera mine had a great influence on its final size, since a 1.50-meter-high dam was built at one end of the lake to dam the waters that were lost. down the drain.

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2.60 km

Lake Ercina

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Lake Ercina is a lake of glacial origin that, together with two other lakes, forms one of the most visited places in all of Asturias and Spain in general. This is why there are many people in the so-called Covadonga lakes.

Despite this, they remain magical in another unique setting surrounded by cows.

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3.10 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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3.12 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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5.15 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 situated in the mountains, a short walk from the bus stop.

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6.32 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.35 km

1.47 km

764 m

508 m

214 m

Surfaces

2.55 km

1.94 km

1.31 km

283 m

226 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 24 August

18°C

14°C

63 %

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Comments

August 6, 2023,Tour des lacs Covadonga

Remember to book a shuttle 24 hours in advance via the Internet.

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July 13, 2024,Lagos de Covadonga — circular

Extremely muddy and wet in places. Fun hike nevertheless!

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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Lakes of Covadonga – Lake Ercina loop from Lagos de Covadonga

Lake Enol

Lakes of Covadonga

Entrelagos Viewpoint (Lagos de Covadonga)

Lake Ercina

Lake Ercina

Las Reblagas Spring

Stone Cottage by Lago Enol

Lake Enol

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