Historic center of Potes – Espinama loop from Peñamellera Baja

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Historic center of Potes – Espinama loop from Peñamellera Baja

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Historic center of Potes – Espinama loop from Peñamellera Baja

06:46

101km

1,620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Parque Nacional de Picos de Europa

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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19.0 km

Río Deva

Lake

27.6 km

Historic center of Potes

Highlight • Settlement

Potes is one of the most beautiful towns in Cantabria and Spain. It has a privileged position to visit the Picos de Europa. It is near the point of arrival …

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27.8 km

The Torre del Infantado is a monument in Potes, in the Liébana region. This medieval building stands at the confluence of the Quiviesa and Deva rivers. Today transformed into a cultural center, it houses exhibitions and can be visited.

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40.8 km

Old Blacksmith's Forge

Highlight • Historical Site

Right next to the road you can see an old blacksmith shop. This is where the surrounding residents shod their horses.

The blacksmith shop continues to be kept in good condition.

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46.8 km

Espinama

Highlight • Settlement

This beautiful town is located in the beautiful region of Liébana, at the foot of the majestic Picos de Europa. There are an infinite number of trail running and hiking routes.

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50.4 km

Fuente Dé

Highlight • Rest Area

This place is famous for its impressive glacial cirque and the Fuente Dé Cable Car, which allows visitors to ascend to a height of 1,823 metres in just 4 minutes. …

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50.7 km

View of the Picos de Europa

Highlight • Viewpoint

From dé fuente there is a cablelift to the top. Worth a visit for sure!

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51.1 km

Climb to Fuente Dé from Potes

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This is a well-known climb that takes you to Fuente Dé from Potes. It's quite manageable: 23 kilometers at an average gradient of 3.6%, with some sections exceeding 9%.
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74.0 km

Potes Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Surrounded by a spectacular landscape and located at the confluence of the four valleys of the Region, Potes is known as the town of bridges (hence its name) and towers. …

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101 km

End point

Parking

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