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Queen's Viewpoint – Holy Cave of Covadonga loop from Villamayor

Queen's Viewpoint – Holy Cave of Covadonga loop from Villamayor

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393

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Queen's Viewpoint – Holy Cave of Covadonga loop from Villamayor

05:04

92.0km

1,780m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

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After 45.7 km for 104 m

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31.7 km

Climb to Lagos de Covadonga from Cangas de Onís

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For me one of the most beautiful and challenging climbs in the region. Perfect roads, only buses and approved taxis are allowed on the route. The view on the way and, of course, the one when you have reached the top compensate everyone who has undertaken this effort. At the top of the lake there is a small bar where you can eat and drink something at normal prices. And not to forget the grandiose descent on a perfect asphalt road 😱😉😊 .... definitely visit the basilica

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45.7 km

Lagos de Covadonga

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Another beautiful glacial lake located in the Picos de Europa National Park. Like Lake Enol, the best time to visit Lago de la Ercina is in the summer months from July to September, when the weather is pleasant and the lake is not frozen. The views of the lake and surrounding mountains are breathtaking. The scenery is particularly beautiful in the afternoon when the sunlight illuminates the lake.

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47.5 km

Lago Enol

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51.1 km

Queen's Viewpoint

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The views from the Mirador de la Reina are absolutely stunning. You can see the surrounding mountains and valleys, as well as the winding road leading up to the viewpoint. Due to its popularity, the viewpoint can get crowded during peak tourist season. It's best to arrive early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid the crowds.

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58.6 km

Holy Cave of Covadonga

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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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68.5 km

Cangas de Onís town centre

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The houses of the Indianos have beautiful buildings with a very distinguishable architecture and beautiful colors. The Indians were emigrants who made their fortune in Latin America (Cuba and Mexico, especially). It is also worth seeing the Church of the Holy Cross, the Roman bridge, the Aula del Reino de Asturias, the Parish Church, the Pintu Palace, the Market Square and the Dago House.

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68.7 km

Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción and Monument to Don Pelayo

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The church was built in the 13th century and is considered one of the most emblematic monuments of the city. Don Pelayo was an Asturian nobleman who led the resistance against the Muslim invasion of the Iberian Peninsula in the 8th century. He is considered one of Spain's national heroes and is credited with founding the kingdom of Asturias, of which he was its first king. The connection between the Church of the Assumption and Don Pelayo lies in the fact that it is believed that the church was built on the place where the Battle of Covadonga took place, led by Don Pelayo in the year 722, which is considered the first victory of the Christians. on Muslims in the Iberian Peninsula. In this way, the church becomes an important place of pilgrimage for Asturians and for lovers of Spanish history.

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69.1 km

View of the Roman Bridge of Cangas de Onís

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The Roman bridge of Cangas de Onís is located over the Sella River, separating the municipalities of Cangas de Onís and Parres. The truth is that the current bridge is not Roman, but medieval from the 13th century (although restored on several occasions), but it was built on the foundations of a Roman bridge. The bridge has become a symbol of Asturias, since the cross on the inverted crescent commemorates the defeat of the Arabs in the battle of Covadonga.

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92.0 km

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Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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57.1 km

34.0 km

927 m

Surfaces

82.6 km

9.33 km

122 m

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Thursday 27 August

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Queen's Viewpoint – Holy Cave of Covadonga loop from Villamayor

Climb to Lagos de Covadonga from Cangas de Onís

Lagos de Covadonga

Lago Enol

Queen's Viewpoint

Holy Cave of Covadonga

Cangas de Onís town centre

Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción and Monument to Don Pelayo

View of the Roman Bridge of Cangas de Onís

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