10 best hiking routes in the mountains of Palencia

 

From our eco-hotel in Frómista, we bring you the 10 best hiking routes in the Palencia Mountains, a real unknown jewel of the Iberian Peninsula which is located, as its name suggests, in the province of Palencia. This mountain range is located in the north of the province and is perfect for hiking and getting lost in nature.

 

The mountains of Palencia are characterised by a spectacular landscape where the ice peaks that make up the mountain range have created over the years a relief made up of needles and deep valleys. The mountains of Palencia are also home to three natural areas: the Natural Area of Las Tuerces, the Natural Area of Covalagua and the Natural Park of Fuentes Carrionas and Fuente Cobre.

 

We can also find beautiful charming villages in the surrounding area with marvellous architectural monuments perfectly integrated into the landscape, many of which can be visited on the many hiking routes through the mountains of Palencia.

 

Being a real treasure for the community of Castilla y León, the mountain of Palencia is perfect to see magical places, so from our eco-hotel in Frómista we want to tell you about the 10 best hiking routes in the mountains of Palencia.

 

1. Mazobre waterfall route or trail

 

One of the best routes in the mountains of Palencia that starts from a car park in Pino Llano. The route or path of the Mazobre waterfall is located within the Natural Park of Fuentes Carrionas and Fuente Cobre and will allow you to discover the highest waterfall in the province of Palencia. Perfectly signposted, this route through the mountains of Palencia lasts around 3 hours and takes place at the foot of the Espigüete peak, on the banks of the Mazobre stream.

 

2. Route or path of the Bear

 

If you want to enjoy the diversity of the landscapes that Palencia offers you, you cannot miss this circular route through the mountains of Palencia, 12 kilometres long and lasting about 4 hours, a route through the mountains of Palencia with wonderful viewpoints with panoramic views such as Peña del Oso and Peñas Negras.

 

3. Romanesque Route in the Palencia Mountains

 

For those who do not know our beautiful province, Palencia is one of the places with the largest number of Romanesque monuments in Europe. That is why we could not miss a hiking route through the mountains of Palencia that involves these architectural gems. A marvellous route in which you will discover the secrets of the Romanesque architecture of Palencia, as well as its history, passing through the different localities that are home to it.

 

4. Route or path of the sculptor Ursi

 

The Ursi Path is a very special route, as this 11-kilometre circular route is more than just scenery, as along the way you will be able to admire sculptures by a large number of artists. You can start the route at one of the 3 access points, the villages of Villabellaco, Valle de Santullán and the Santuario del Carmen.

 

5. Routes or trails in the Unesco World Geopark Las Loras

 

Entering the valley of Ibia we find this route along the Las Loras Unesco World GeoparkA path through the mountains of Palencia that will take us, through a forest, straight to the Monteahado beech forest and to the Pozo de los Lobos. During this 10-kilometre route you will also be able to admire the incredible views of the Valcabado viewpoint, an ideal place to discover the treasures of the mountains of Palencia.

 

6. Fisherman's route or path

 

This route through the mountains of Palencia runs along the river Carrión, whose source is in the area of "El Soto". A beautiful and small path that will take us to the oak grove of "Seberas" as well as some charming villages such as Velilla del Río Carrión.

 

7. Aguilar de Campoo

 

Welcome to Aguilar de Campooto a truly charming village because, although it is not a route as such, it is one of the most emblematic places in the Montaña Palentina. Its historic centre has been named a Historic-Artistic Site and its location on the banks of the river Pisuerga make this small town a jewel of the mountain range.

 

8. Route of the marshes

 

This route route through the mountains of Palencia takes place within the Natural Park of Fuentes Carrionas and Fuente Cobre, where there are several reservoirs of tourist interest, such as the Camporredondo reservoir, the Requejada reservoir and the Compuerto reservoir, making its surroundings an authentic nature reserve, with a great wealth of both fauna and flora.

 

9. Laguna de las Lomas route or trail

 

Within the same Natural Park of Fuentes Carrionas and Fuente Cobre we can also find other hiking routes in the mountains of Palencia, such as the Laguna de las Lomas, a path that starts with a 620-metre drop and takes us directly to the lagoon.

 

10. Fossil Forest Route or Trail

 

Have you ever seen a fossil forest? On this route through the mountains of Palencia we can reach a viewpoint that leads directly to the remains of petrified stumps more than 300 million years old. A mountain path where you can enjoy meadows and forests full of oak trees in just 3 kilometres of route.

 

We hope that our 10 best hiking routes in the mountains of Palencia will motivate you to discover this natural jewel of Castilla y León.

 

Route by car through the mountains of Palencia

 

 

The mountains of Palencia have several places to visit, for example, the beautiful towns that make up the mountain through the routes by car through the mountains of Palencia.

We recommend starting from Cervera de Pisuerga, one of the most important villages in the mountain range and the gateway to the Palencia Mountain Nature Park. Cervera de Pisuerga is the starting point for three main roads from which you can drive routes through the mountains of Palencia that will take you to Piedrasluengas (in the north), Velilla del Río Carrión (in the west) and Brañosera, passing through the valleys of Perapertú and San Cebrián de Mudá (in the east).

Some of these routes by car in the mountains of Palencia can be complemented with other hiking routes such as the route of the Marshes, so your possibilities of touring the mountains of Palencia are endless.

 

 

Where to stay in Palencia for the routes through the mountains of Palencia

 

Are you looking for a charming hotel to stay in Palencia? If you are thinking of visiting the province and doing one of the 10 best hiking routes in the mountains of Palencia, our Eco-Hotel Doña Mayor in Frómista is, without a doubt, the best option as we are located in the centre of the province.

Our hotel in Frómista is perfect for a variety of sports and nature activities: embark on a hiking route through the mountains of Palencia, canoeing o cycling or even practising astro-tourism or bird watching in the province of Palencia.

Not only for comfort, but also because we follow a slowtravel philosophy that will allow you to enjoy nature with all five senses, starting with breakfast made with our zero kilometre products. Perfect to start the day with your batteries well charged!

Escape to Palencia and live a wonderful experience through the various routes through the mountains of Palencia, come and visit us and discover the best of rural life!