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Montaña Palentina NP - Peña del Oso hike

54D Calle San Roque, Cervera de Pisuerga, Castilla y León

Description

The Montaña Palentina Natural Park is located on the south-eastern edge of the Cantabrian mountain range, in the north of the province of Palencia. The 12km circular Peña del Oso route is well-marked, non-technical with a total ascent of 430m, making it suitable for inexperienced hikers and families with a base fitness level. The landscape is quite pastoral with rivers, valleys, horses, and cattle.

Access & Transport

The trail head starts at the north-western end of the village of Cevera de Pisuerga, just after the public swimming pool and sports complex where visors can park. The village itself is about 1h45mins drive from either Leon or Valladolid and 1h30 from Santander.

Instructions & Recommendations

Make sure to bring plenty of water, some snacks, sun protection, and rain/wind coat depending on the weather forecast.

Meta review

Very consistent online reviews for this hike that is described as peaceful (except for the crossing of a road), well-marked and sign-posted, and fairly easy, making it perfectly suitable for families. Just make sure you take the sun and heat factors into account since there is little shade on the way.

Environmental & Social

Eco-friendly activity. Socially marginally positive as it brings some revenues to the villages in the area

Conclusion

The Peña del Oso hike is not one to travel for from afar, but for families in the Leon or Palencia provinces that are looking for outdoor options, this is one good candidate as long as you do not require proper mountain views.

Key positive

Plesant views of the Cantabrian mountains foothills

Well indicated and maintained trail

Key negative

May be a little boring for experienced hikers

Suitability

Not technical, so suitable for inexperienced hikers

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Seasonality reflects the weather conditions but the trail is open year-round

av. transport time:1h 40m

est. visit time:3h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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