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Best hikes in Spain: famous trails to start with

Updated October 30, 2026 · 12 routes

Spain has thousands of marked trails, from coast paths to high mountain ridges. This list starts with routes that are well known, which usually means they are waymarked, well documented and walked by many people.

Every route below links to its own page with a map, a height profile, a GPX file and danger notes with sources and dates. The grades are our own estimate, so read the route page before you go.

Routes to try

Picked from our route data. Grades and times are our own estimates, not official.

Before you go

  • Start early in summer. Most of Spain is hot and exposed from June to September.
  • Carry more water than you think you need. Springs are rare and often unmapped.
  • Check the official AEMET warnings on the morning of the walk.
  • Tell someone your route and when you expect to be back.

Gear we recommend

A few basics make the difference between a great day and a rough one.

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Use at your own risk

Information only. Conditions change, the data can be wrong, and you are responsible for your own safety. Check the official bulletins on the day, tell someone your route and call 112 in an emergency.
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