Rother Wanderführer Picos de Europa - 50 Tours (5.A 2018)

The Picos de Europa National Park is the oldest in Spain and one of the largest in Europe with an area of ​​approximately 65,000 hectares. Centuries ago, the snow-white "mountain peaks of Europe" served as one of the first milestones for navigators as they entered the Bay of Biscay. As early as 1918, the rugged massif was placed under the highest protection. Hikers today experience one of Spain's most fascinating landscapes. The Rother hiking guide »Picos de Europa« presents 50 varied hikes in the valley and mountains.

The mountains with peaks over 2,600 meters high are located just 20 kilometers from the Atlantic coast. Beautiful valleys, remote mountain meadows, spectacular gorges and high alpine mountain worlds offer impressive views. From walks in the valley to promising summit climbs to multi-day hut tours, this hiking guide offers tours for every taste, every mood and every weather. Many walks can be varied in different ways thanks to variants and combination options.

Each tour is presented with reliable directions, a map with a marked route and a meaningful elevation profile. A tour overview informs requirements, refreshments, swimming spots and much more. Lots of information about culture and traditions and countless photos provide a good insight into the region. GPS data can be downloaded.

Spanish-based author Cordula Rabe is a freelance journalist and photographer. She has already published numerous hiking and pilgrim guides about Spain in Bergverlag Rother.