Cave Entrance – Las Xanas Recreational Area loop from Villanueva

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Cave Entrance – Las Xanas Recreational Area loop from Villanueva

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Cave Entrance – Las Xanas Recreational Area loop from Villanueva

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7.36km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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48 m

Desfiladero de Las Xanas (Start)

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Here begins the "Gorge of the Water Nymphs", which becomes even more spectacular in the upper part.

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2.14 km

Cave of the Partisans

Highlight • Cave

This is where the partisans hid.

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5.42 km

View of the Xanas Gorge

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If you decide to explore this route, you will be surrounded by nature, history and stunning views. Enjoy your hike! 🏞️🚶‍♂️🥾🚵🌞

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6.51 km

Tunnels in the Desfiladero de las Xanas

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The mountain path along the edge of the "Nymphs' Gorge" (Desfiladero de las Xanas) leads through several tunnels. These represent preparatory work from the 1930s for a road that was ultimately never built.

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7.07 km

Las Xanas Recreational Area

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You can park your car here if you're heading into the Las Xanas Gorge. Alternatively, you can continue uphill for another 500 meters and park there (there are 3-4 spaces), …

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7.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.10 km

606 m

444 m

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.71 km

676 m

606 m

218 m

141 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

25°C

12°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

September 16, 2022,Nordspanien - Desfiladero de Las Xanas

The Ruta de las Xanas through the gorge of the same name was the last destination of my holiday in Cantabria and Asturias. So it should be another gorge hike.

Unfortunately, I'm less lucky with the weather than on the Ruta del Cares. I wait a good half hour for better weather, unfortunately without success - so I start walking …

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