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Buferrera Mine – Lake Ercina loop from Lagos de Covadonga

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Buferrera Mine – Lake Ercina loop from Lagos de Covadonga

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Buferrera Mine – Lake Ercina loop from Lagos de Covadonga

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6.58km

180m

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Moderate run. 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: March 21, 2026

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Parque Nacional de Picos de Europa

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769 m

Buferrera Mine

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In the idyllic landscape of the mountain of Covadonga, there has been intensive mining of iron and manganese minerals over a period of 130 years until 1979.

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1.37 km

Lake Ercina

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The Ercina basin is an elongated raft with a flat bottom, the Buferrera mine had a great influence on its final size, since a 1.50-meter-high dam was built at one …

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2.35 km

Stone Cottage by Lago Enol

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Very crowded and busy at the lakes. If you walk a few steps further, you'll find peace from the masses. A short hike away from the lakes is worthwhile

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4.94 km

View of Lakes Enol and Ercina

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At this vantage point you can see the true beauty of the two mountain lakes.

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5.19 km

Entrelagos Viewpoint (Lagos de Covadonga)

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The most famous icon of the Picos de Europa are the Lakes of Covadonga. It is a protected area and you may find yourself with some access restrictions, especially in high season.

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5.44 km

Lake Ercina

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The second lake of Covadonga that is located above the Enol. The views are spectacular and from the viewpoint you can see the two lakes as well as the Picos de Europa that surround it.

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6.58 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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3.44 km

1.59 km

837 m

722 m

Surfaces

3.55 km

2.06 km

424 m

386 m

124 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 24 May

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Buferrera Mine – Lake Ercina loop from Lagos de Covadonga

Buferrera Mine

Lake Ercina

Stone Cottage by Lago Enol

View of Lakes Enol and Ercina

Entrelagos Viewpoint (Lagos de Covadonga)

Lake Ercina

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