The 15 best hiking routes in Huesca: ready for adventure?

If you are one of those people who enjoy being in the middle of nature, the hiking trails in  Huesca  are something you should try. 

But you don’t have to do it alone, as the hiking possibilities that Huesca offers make it an activity for the whole family… as long as you know how to choose the route. 

That’s why we’re presenting you the 15 best hiking routes that are perfect for trekking. Without a doubt, one of those  Huesca plans  that you won’t regret.  

Hunters’ Path

The Senda de los Cazadores is one of the most outstanding hiking routes in Huesca. This route leads to the Cola de Caballo waterfall, one of the most popular natural monuments in the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. 

You can get there via the Hunters’ Path by taking a 22-kilometre circular route. The time it can take to get to this amazing place is about 7 hours or a little more. This is a path recommended for those who are in excellent physical condition and are able to face difficulties on the route. 

The route begins in the Ordesa meadow and the first journey is by bus. Then you must follow the signs for the trail, the beginning of which is quite difficult, up to the Calcilarruego viewpoint. 

The trail runs along the Faja de Pelay to the waterfall. To return, the route to take is the GR-11 trail that passes through the Gradas de Soaso to the starting point.

Vero Walkways Route

The Vero Walkways route is one of the most popular hiking trails in Aragon. 

The town of Alquézar, one of the most beautiful in Spain , together with the beauty of this section of the Vero River Canyon makes this route worth enjoying. 

This is a simple but spectacular route that allows you to explore this unique natural enclave of the Sierra de Guara .

To do the Vero Walkways route, it is advisable to use a rental helmet, in case of possible small falls of loose stones. This way, you will have extra protection when doing the route. The price of the helmet is about 8 euros, which includes a 5 € deposit that will be returned at the end of the route.

Insurance coverage is also provided during the itinerary. The actual final rental price is €3.

The walkways are open from 8:30 to 20:30 on weekends, Sundays and public holidays during August. Daily service continues from 9:00 to 15:00 from Monday to Friday.

Cinca waterfall and La Larri plains

The Cinca Waterfall and the La Larri plains are another of the trails that have great appeal in Huesca.  

This is an essential circular route that is full of waterfalls and cascades in the heart of the Pineta Valley, one of the four valleys that make up the Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park, creating a breathtaking setting. 

The start of this route is the large car park located at the end of the road that leads to the Pineta Valley. From there, you must head west along a wide track that slopes slightly upwards.

About two kilometres ahead, there is a bridge over the Cinca River before turning left towards the Garién Canal. The slope becomes steeper towards a path parallel to the Cinca River, which reaches the foot of the spectacular waterfall of the same name.

One of the most important moments of this route is to contemplate the wonderful waterfalls of the newly born Cinca River, with one of the most spectacular river courses in the Aragonese Pyrenees. 

Every landscape is a compendium of green grass, meltwater, bare stones and eternal snow. A must-see route.

Route of the Montfalcó and Congost de Mont-Rebei Footbridges

The Montfalcó and Congost de Mont-Rebei walkway routes are one of the most popular  hiking routes in Huesca . 

This route has three well-marked sections. The first begins in the old village of Montfalcó, which is reached from the town of Viacamp along a 15-kilometre paved track. 

10 minutes from the start it is possible to visit the hermitage of Santa Quiteria , restored in 1996, which also has spectacular views of the Canelles reservoir and the Congost de Mont Rebei.

Heading towards Congost de Mont Rebei there is a steep descent of about 600 metres until reaching the Montfalcó fountain . There is also a botanical walk on this section where various information panels provide information on the flora and fauna of the area.

You must continue in search of the Tartera ravine, walking among pines, olive trees and strawberry trees until you reach the first area of ​​walkways. At this point the landscape is spectacular.

The second section of the Montfalcó and Congost de Mont-Rebei walkways route then begins , from the first set of stairs to the Siegué suspension bridge.  

The stairs are 97 metres long and cover a vertical difference of 50 metres. This is the most spectacular part of the route, as from here you can already see the Congost de Siegué and its suspension bridge that connects the provinces of Huesca and Lleida. 

A bridge that must be crossed to begin the ascent along a path in search of the Congost de Mont Rebei.

The third section goes from the suspension bridge to the La Masieta car park . After a slight climb and leaving the GR1 path , you reach the spectacular Congost de Montrebei, which you cross along a path carved into rock walls that in some sections reach over 500 metres in height.

The gorge is impressive and in some sections it is barely more than 40 metres wide. The entire section is exposed and has a steel wire rope on the inside to provide greater safety, although the path is quite wide and does not pose any difficulty. 

If children are present, it is recommended that they go inside and pay more attention to their movements.

The valley opens up to the path, and then you reach the second suspension bridge, Sant Jaume . Once you have crossed it, there are only a couple of kilometres left along a wide path that runs through pastures until you reach the Masieta car park.

The return journey can be made by taxi to the parking place in Montfalcó or by canoe service if you wish to make the return journey by boat.

But if you plan to walk back, the total distance will be almost 17 km, so it is advisable to be in good shape.

Horsetail Route through the Soaso Steps in Ordesa

It is the turn of the Cola de Caballo route along the Gradas de Soaso in Ordesa , another of the popular hiking trails in Huesca. To see the impressive Cola de Caballo waterfall, you must walk the path that leads to it along the Gradas de Soaso.

It is a medium-length route, just over 17 kilometres long, which usually takes around 6 hours, but it is worth the effort. It is possible to do it as a family, but you should take into account the time it takes to be prepared. 

In general, it can be said that it does not present any great technical difficulty. 

The route along the Cola de Caballo route includes several waterfalls, some of them spectacular such as the Arripas waterfall, the Cueva waterfall , the Estrecho waterfall and the Cola de Caballo waterfall . The landscape and mountains along the entire route are majestic.

The Aguas Tuertas and Estanés Lake Route

The Aguas Tuertas and Ibón de Estanés route is one of the most beautiful in the Huesca Pyrenees.

It begins in the Guarrinza valley and to get there, you have to go to Oza via the Boca del Infierno , and continue along a track through the valley to a barrier where you can leave your car.

At this point the path covers 16 kilometres, which takes about 4 hours to walk. The Guarrinza track passes through the glacial valley of Aguas Tuertas , where the Aragón Subordán river is born , forming meanders. 

At the end of the valley you have to cross the Rueda stream and follow the signs for the GR-11 to the Ibón de Estanés. The return to the starting point is done by the same path.

Hole of Equal

The Forau d’Aiguallut route is one of the most accessible in the Pyrenees through one of the most beautiful spots in the Benasque valley.

The trail is marked inside the Posets-Maladeta Natural Park and is about 4.5 kilometres long, which usually takes about 2 hours to complete.

The route from the start to Forau de Aiguallut is approximately 2 km long, with a gradient of 142 m. This is a low-difficulty route, so it is suitable for children, although it is not suitable for baby strollers. The journey takes about 45 minutes.

Shortly after starting you can see different waterfalls, then the path will lead directly to the viewpoint over the Forau de Aiguallut , where there is a spectacular view of this underground cavity whose roof has collapsed. 

The waters of the Aneto glacier flow through the Forau , and after travelling approximately 4 km underground, they reappear in the neighbouring Aran Valley. This is an ideal route to do with children. 

Route of the three waterfalls in Cerler

The route of the three waterfalls in Cerler begins in the village of the same name. It is very well signposted with yellow and white signs and markings. 

It begins next to the meadow, and leads to a cobbled path that leads to the hermitage of San Pedro Mártir, patron saint of Cerler.

You must continue along the Ardonés River. You cross it to approach the great waterfall that you can see at the bottom of the valley: the Ardonés Waterfall, the first and most spectacular of the three you pass by on this route.

Then it is time to cross a bridge, but to do so you have to make a short descent over rocky terrain that is slippery due to the water coming from the waterfall. There is a cable that secures this short section so that you can do it safely.

On the other side of the valley, you have to pass by the other two waterfalls with a smaller flow rate, the Clotet and the Mascarada . The route back to the village goes through open spaces, between dense grasslands, with excellent and wide views. This way you then reach the village of Cerler.

Route through the Tena Valley

The route through the Tena Valley  also has a place among the 15 best hiking routes in Huesca. And one of the biggest attractions that the Tena Valley in Huesca has is the Piedrafita lake. 

To visit it, there is a route of approximately 6 kilometers that can be covered in about 2 hours without much difficulty. Even in winter with snowshoes it is possible to do it.

The start is on the path located in the car park next to the Lacuniacha wildlife park . The first section of the track makes its way to the Boj ravine, which goes directly to the Piedrafita lake. To return you have to follow the same forest track.

Revilla Viewpoints Route

The Revilla viewpoints route is the next among those recommended for hiking in Huesca. 

It is an easy route, recommended for families as it allows you to enjoy extraordinary views of the Escuaín Gorges from several viewpoints and observe the bearded vulture bird in its natural habitat. 

The viewing point trail also leads to the ruins of the San Lorenzo hermitage. Once at the Angonés viewing points, the end point of the Revilla viewing point trail, you must return following a circular route. 

The Revilla viewpoints trail is on the southern slope of the Las Sucas mountain range , which together with the Escuaín Gorges themselves is part of the Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park. 

This area is considered one of the best in all of Europe for observing the bearded vulture species.

Route to the Otal valley from Bujaruelo

The route to the Otal valley from Bujaruelo is a semicircular route and it is possible to take a dip, if the weather is good, in the pools of the Otal river in the middle of the excursion and in the Ara river next to the Bujaruelo bridge at the end.

The starting point is the town of Torla . You have to cross Ordesa Avenue continuing along the A-135 road , after about 3 km you cross the Ara river over the Navarros bridge. 

At the entrance to Ordesa , turn left onto the dirt track that goes into the Bujaruelo gorge for about 6.5 km until you reach the Bujaruel Refuge . To do this, you must pass the Bujaruelo campsite. 

One thing to know is that this refuge is a transit point and starting point for many routes that take place in Huesca.

Route of San Urbez

The San Úrbez route is a simple and popular excursion of the Añisclo Canyon , where you can discover the Hermitage of San Úrbez nestled in the rock.

You can also see the medieval bridge of San Úrbez, different waterfalls, viewpoints towards the wild canyon and a fairytale setting, all on this beautiful excursion through the Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park.

This route is suitable for everyone, but is not accessible to people with limited mobility. It takes 45 minutes round trip, with a gradient of just 50 metres. 

To enter the Añisclo Canyon you have to take the road through Puyarruego, a road with many curves but with spectacular landscapes. 

There are viewpoints where, for example, you can see the full force of the Canyon, the image of which seen in person is truly impressive.

The path has a small climb to reach the unmistakable Hermitage of San Úrbez, a saint and shepherd who lived in this cave in the 8th century. The high point of the route is the medieval bridge of San Úrbez, suspended 30 metres above the waters of the Bellós river. A beautiful postcard.

Chorro Waterfall Route

On the route of the Cascada del Chorro in Huesca, it is possible to find appreciable trails that somehow hide something magical along their entire route. 

The path that goes from the town of Yebra de Basa to the Hermitage of Santa Orosia is one of these wonderful paths.

At the beginning of the trail you can already see hermitages and also enjoy the views while climbing towards the Cascada del Chorro and the Hermitage of Santa Orosia.

You must head north looking for a track towards the Santa Orosia ravine. There is then a fork in the tracks and at the beginning of the left track you can see the first hermitage: that of Angusto. This is a simple construction, typical of a place of spiritual retreat, and it is possible to visit it.

Following the path you reach the ravine, to cross a stream, which is the one that carries the waters that fall from the mountain creating the Cascada del Chorro. 

Already in the ravine you can see a large amount of water that gives an idea of ​​the magnitude of the waterfall when you reach your destination.

Mallos de Riglos Route

The Mallos de Riglos route also has its place among the hiking attractions in Huesca. 

This expedition can be done in two ways. One is clockwise and the other is counter-clockwise. 

For the first case, a short but steep climb must be made and then the route descends regularly until reaching the starting point. 

When done in the opposite direction, it would be a regular but long climb and a steep descent on a rocky surface, so it is a route to be taken with caution.

This route starts in the village of Riglos. Just 300 metres from the start there is a non-potable water fountain and 200 metres further on to the right of the path there is a cross, two places that are part of the attractions of this path.

You have to walk through forests and while you are climbing you can already see beautiful views down. This way you reach one of the highest points of the route, Collado de los Mallos, located 2.9 km from the starting point. 

The view is beautiful, with the Gállego River meandering through it. The village of Riglos can be seen at various points along the route, but in miniature from above.

The route offers various views of the mallos and the play of sunlight allows you to appreciate different colours, shapes and shadows. The view never ceases to amaze you with its impressiveness. 

You can see the Firé peak and the Agüero peaks and, following the path and pointing towards the east, you can see the Pisón peak, the Pany Haus chimney, the La Visera peak, the Colorado peak, the Aguja Roja peak and others in the area.

This route is a virtual path through the sky, making it a very nice place to do among your Huesca plans.

Oza Forest Route and Crown of the Dead

The Selva de Oza and Corona de los Muertos route is a circular route within the hiking circuits offered by Huesca. 

It is a circular route through the wonderful Selva de Oza , located in the Natural Park of the Western Valleys , which allows a dazzling walk through the postcard forests that comprise it. At this site there is a small detour where this archaeological site of the Pyrenees is located.

The entire route is accessible and easy to complete, with an estimated duration of 1 hour in total.

It starts in a parking area, on the Espata track , in front of the Selva de Oza campsite . A sign indicates the detour to take and in just over 4 minutes you reach the Corona de los Muertos. This is a historic site in the Pyrenees that contains remains of funerary monuments left by the inhabitants of the Pyrenees several millennia ago.

The path opens into the forest as the trail climbs higher, but gently due to the low gradient. The area is rich in biodiversity, which can be enjoyed with short stops to appreciate the majestic landscape.

To leave the trail, you must descend along a beautiful path through the forest, which takes hikers to the trail where the route starts.