Grandas to Santa María

Peri-Urban

Grandas to Santa María

1.6 km · Easy · Grandas de Salime. Peri-Urban.

In Grandas de Salime, the Grandas to Santa María trail forms part of the Principality of Asturias’ official greenway network. It is 1.6 km long. It is for pedestrian use only.

The route goes from Grandas de Salime - Fuente y Lavadero - Área de descanso - Santa María. Its low difficulty and gentle gradients make it suitable for families, with no previous hiking experience needed.

It is promoted by Principality of Asturias, within the Asturias Greenways Catalogue (2011). As across the whole network, it is worth checking the current state of the signage before setting off: more than a decade has passed since the official cataloguing.

How to get there

The trail runs through Grandas de Salime, between Grandas de Salime - Fuente y Lavadero - Área de descanso - Santa María.

Start coordinates: 43° 13’ 15,83” N 6° 52’ 25,05” O · End coordinates: 43° 13’ 58,52” N 6° 52’ 26,71” O. You can paste them straight into Google Maps or your GPS.

Start and end points as per the official catalogue.We do not draw the full route: it is not verified yet.

Before you go: the official catalogue dates from 2011. Check the state of the signage and surface if the trail has not been updated for a while, especially after storms.

What to bring

  • Comfortable closed shoes; if the difficulty is moderate or high, trekking footwear is better.
  • Plenty of water: most greenways have no fountains along the whole route.
  • Sun or rain protection depending on the season — Asturian weather changes fast.

Technical data according to the Asturias Greenways Catalogue (Principality of Asturias, 2011). Times marked as "estimated" are our own calculation at a gentle pace (3.8 km/h), not an official figure.

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FAQs

Grandas to Santa María — FAQs

Answers to the most common questions before you head out.

How long does the Grandas to Santa María trail take?

At a gentle pace, we estimate about 30 min (estimated) for its 1.6 km. The difficulty is easy.

Can you cycle the Grandas to Santa María trail?

No: the official catalogue classifies it as a pedestrian-only trail.

Where is the Grandas to Santa María trail and which municipalities does it pass through?

It runs through Grandas de Salime. The route connects Grandas de Salime - Fuente y Lavadero - Área de descanso - Santa María.

Is this trail suitable for children?

With its low difficulty and short length it is one of the most sensible options in the catalogue for families, though it is always worth considering the age of the youngest and carrying water and comfortable footwear.

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