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Alto de la Matanela – Grazing area loop from Soncillo

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Alto de la Matanela – Grazing area loop from Soncillo

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Alto de la Matanela – Grazing area loop from Soncillo

07:28

109km

1,990m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

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Lugar de Importancia Comunitaria de Ojo Guareña

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.5 km

Puerto de La Matanela

Mountain Pass

11.4 km

Alto de la Matanela

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The port of La Matanela represents the geographical limit between Cantabria and Burgos. Located at 971 meters above sea level, it offers beautiful views of both provinces.

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36.5 km

La Braguía

Mountain Pass

57.2 km

Estacas de Trueba Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Ancient signage made by hand with Castilian stone

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59.0 km

The views along this section are unparalleled.

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The first cabins appear and the vegetation merges with the mountains of the landscape

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65.8 km

The views from here towards the continuation of the valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here we can start to see part of the Cantabrian Mountains

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68.3 km

Grazing area

Highlight • Natural

Stopping to watch them graze is not a bad option. Many times we will see the ranchers of the area with them

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71.9 km

Road through Bárcenas de Espinosa

Highlight • Trail

On the way it is usual to run into these herds and farmers with whom you can also share a little while

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74.5 km

Torre de los Baranda, Espinosa de los Monteros

Highlight • Castle

The Torre de los Baranda, in Espinosa de los Monteros, is a stately building that reflects the historical importance of the area's lineages.

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75.4 km

Pilgrims' Hostel Espinosa de los Monteros

Highlight • Mountain Hut

No kitchen, but it has a refrigerator and microwave. Heating. Perfect.
Access by reservation: espinosa.tarjetasciudadanas.com

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85.4 km

Torre de los Velasco

Castle

109 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

104 km

2.41 km

1.49 km

841 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

107 km

1.99 km

401 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

24°C

11°C

17 %

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Alto de la Matanela – Grazing area loop from Soncillo

Alto de la Matanela

Estacas de Trueba Pass

The views along this section are unparalleled.

The views from here towards the continuation of the valley

Grazing area

Road through Bárcenas de Espinosa

Torre de los Baranda, Espinosa de los Monteros

Pilgrims' Hostel Espinosa de los Monteros

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