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Spain
Castile and León
León
La Montaña De Riaño
Riaño

Riaño Swing – Valcayo Viewpoint loop from Riaño

Moderate

4.6

(5)

24

riders

Riaño Swing – Valcayo Viewpoint loop from Riaño

03:49

51.0km

840m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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After 49.3 km for 296 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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877 m

Embalse de Riaño

Lake

1.35 km

Antiguo pueblo de Riaño

Ruins

3

12.0 km

Riaño Dam

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It is a beautiful place, but attention IT IS FORBIDDEN to stop at the dam. Both for cars and cyclists and the Civil Guard can fine.

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18.7 km

Salamón

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Salamón is a small village in the eastern mountains of León, which is part of the Picos de Europa regional park. It is nestled in the Dueñas river valley along …

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24.0 km

Lois

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In the heart of the eastern León mountains, the famous Cathedral of the Mountain majestically defies the height of the peaks surrounding the village of Lois.
Surrounded by breathtaking nature, …

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6

27.9 km

This path, along which the Pedales de León MTB route runs, is a beautiful stretch to travel by bike: good road surface and magnificent views.

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48.7 km

Riaño Swing

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Also known as the Las Hazas viewpoint, here is the largest swing in Spain and offers incredible views of the town, the reservoir and the beautiful "fjords of Leon". A …

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49.0 km

Valcayo Viewpoint

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The views that you will have from this viewpoint seem to have come out of a fairy tale. Wonderful panoramic views of the entire Riaño reservoir, the Gilbo peak behind …

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50.3 km

View of Riaño and the Reservoir

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Riaño, known as the "new Riaño," rises next to the reservoir that bears its name, surrounded by spectacular mountains in the heart of the León mountains. It is a picturesque …

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50.8 km

Possibly the best point of departure and arrival for a road bike route, with destinations to the ports of El Pando, San Glorio, Pandetrave, Panderrueda and Tarna. Many restaurants, bars, …

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51.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

11.8 km

9.26 km

3.91 km

3.51 km

Surfaces

33.3 km

14.7 km

1.76 km

1.01 km

341 m

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Highest point (1,320 m)

Lowest point (1,010 m)

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Tuesday 25 August

17°C

10°C

76 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Comments

October 15, 2022,Vuelta a Riaño y Lois: catedral de la montaña
Cycle tourism route leaving Riaño towards Lois by road bordering the reservoir.
The climb to Lois is also on asphalt on a beautiful road through the very narrow river gorge.
After Lois you go down a wide and very fast cattle track with impressive views.
Upon reaching Liegos, you take the asphalt again, passing through Burón where the largest bank …

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