Babia Y Luna is a region situated within the Cantabrian Mountains in León, Spain, characterized by its impressive limestone massifs and peaks, including Peña Ubiña. The terrain features rugged mountain ridges, rolling valley bottoms, and evidence of past glaciation, creating a diverse landscape for outdoor pursuits. This area is recognized for its rich biodiversity and offers opportunities for several sports like hiking, jogging, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
The Babia Y Luna…
118
Routes
4.5
(220)
Average rating
3195
People visited

4.9
(76)
423
hikers
7.72km
02:32
320m
320m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
(8)
57
hikers
6.02km
01:49
200m
200m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(6)
41
hikers
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.7
(7)
20
hikers
9.11km
02:41
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

2.0
(1)
21
riders
44.7km
03:59
1,370m
1,370m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5
riders
55.3km
03:50
530m
530m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

1.0
(1)
39
riders
84.1km
06:00
1,750m
1,750m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
38
riders
48.0km
04:05
1,600m
1,600m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

5.0
(1)
6
riders
51.1km
06:01
1,680m
1,680m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
(2)
9
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.0
(1)
2
riders
32.0km
03:10
880m
880m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

2
riders
32.9km
03:07
610m
600m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

17
riders
18.7km
01:13
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
443
riders
58.4km
03:27
1,480m
1,480m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
152
riders
133km
07:08
2,580m
2,580m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
127
riders
76.2km
04:14
1,610m
1,610m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

3
runners
11.2km
01:33
460m
460m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

2
runners
13.0km
03:46
1,470m
1,470m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

2
runners
15.7km
02:01
360m
360m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

9.11km
01:07
270m
270m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?
Babia Y Luna offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, and Road cycling. The region features over 100 routes, with more than 24,000 visitors contributing to an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars.
Babia Y Luna provides diverse hiking trails, from easy paths suitable for beginners and families to more challenging routes with significant elevation gains. Specific guides are available for easy hikes and family-friendly hikes.
Cyclists can explore mountain passes like La Cubilla, Aralla Pass, and Ventana Pass, known for their varied terrain and views. The region supports both mountain biking with MTB trails and road cycling with road cycling routes. Guides for traffic-free bike rides are also available.
The region is characterized by limestone massifs and peaks such as Peña Ubiña, Picos Albos, and Peña Orniz. Evidence of past glaciation is visible in its numerous lagoons and valleys. Notable features include wetlands, juniper forests, and various endemic plant species.
As a natural park and Biosphere Reserve, Babia Y Luna is home to diverse wildlife. The Cantabrian brown bear occasionally roams the area. Birdwatchers can find species like the wallcreeper and yellow-billed chough, while other fauna includes chamois, roe deer, and wild boar.
Komoot offers several guides for Babia Y Luna, including Hiking in Babia Y Luna, MTB Trails in Babia Y Luna, and Road Cycling Routes in Babia Y Luna. There are also guides for waterfall hikes and family-friendly hikes.
Routes in Babia Y Luna have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on contributions from over 24,000 visitors who have shared their experiences in the region.
The region features several notable landmarks and viewpoints, including mountain passes, summits, and natural waterfalls. Specific highlights include Peña Ubiña, Picos Albos, and Alto de la Cañada, which offer expansive views of the Cantabrian Mountains.
For direct information regarding the Natural Park, the Park House of Babia and Luna can be contacted by phone at 987 687 554 or via email at cp.babialuna@patrimonionatural.org.
Yes, Babia Y Luna offers routes suitable for jogging. A dedicated komoot guide for Running Trails in Babia Y Luna is available, providing options for runners.
Babia Y Luna holds significant historical and cultural value, with ties to the Asturian and Leonese kingdoms and a traditional way of life centered on transhumance. The Spanish expression "estar en Babia," meaning to be distracted, originated from medieval kings retreating to this area.

