
Activities for everyone
🥾 Hiking
The park features multiple established trails that allow you to explore the area’s outstanding natural scenery and cultural heritage. Here are some of the most popular routes:
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Saliencia Lakes Route: A stunning hike leading to impressive glacial lakes surrounded by mountains.
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Valle de Lago Lake Route: An iconic trail that ends at a magnificent lake set in a unique natural environment.
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Braña de Sousas Route: A gentle walk through meadows and traditional brañas (mountain pastures).
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Brañas de Arbeyales Route: A great way to experience Somiedo’s traditional rural architecture.
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Braña de la Mesa Route: Follow this historic drovers’ trail with spectacular views.
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Braña de Mumian Route: Known for its unspoilt nature and panoramic viewpoints.
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Brañas de la Pornacal & Braña Viecha Route: Perfect for those seeking tranquillity and local history.
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Camín Real de la Mesa Route: A historic Roman route with remarkable biodiversity.
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Camín Real de Castro Route: A history-rich trail connecting breathtaking landscapes.
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Villar de Vildas to La Peral Route: An itinerary crossing brañas and valleys.
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El Cornón Route: A climb to El Cornón (2,200 m), ideal for more adventurous hikers.
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⛰️Mountaineering
Somiedo is renowned for its mountainous terrain, with iconic summits such as:
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El Cornón: The highest peak in the park, ideal for experienced mountaineers.
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Peña Orniz: A challenging summit with unique views.
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Picos Albos: Noted for their beauty and relatively easy access.
🚴Cycling
The park offers scenic routes ideal for both mountain biking and road cycling. Trails and roads wind through rural landscapes, valleys and forests.
🎿 Cross-Country Skiing
In winter, Somiedo becomes a fantastic destination for cross-country skiing, with prepared routes to enjoy the snowy environment.
🐎 Horse Riding
Discover the park on horseback, with routes specially adapted to enjoy the surroundings in a calm and respectful way.
🎣 Hunting and Fishing
Regulated activities within the Natural Park that allow visitors to experience local tradition and the area’s abundant wildlife.
These activities make the Somiedo Natural Park a truly unique destination for lovers of nature, sport and adventure.