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This hiking route takes you through the beautiful area around Aparcamiento L'Angliru, located in Carretera a L'Angliru, Riosa. The trail is an out-and-back type, spanning a distance of 10.219 kilometers with an elevation gain of 731 meters, making it a difficult hike that will take around 4 hours and 11 minutes to complete.
As you start your journey, you will pass by Fuente Gües, a drinking water point located just 0.2 kilometers from the start. Further along the trail at 1.07 kilometers in, you will find Fuente Los Neveros, another drinking water spot to refill your bottles. Just a bit ahead at 1.09 kilometers from the start, Fuente La Fonfría offers more drinking water for hikers.
Continuing on, at 3.3 kilometers from the start, you will reach Toyu La Veguerina, a natural water feature perfect for a refreshing break. As you trek further along, at 4.05 kilometers from the start, Llagu Cantalaovia and at 4.29 kilometers Llagu Angliru provide more scenic spots with natural water sources to enjoy.
One of the highlights of the hike is Picu los Toyos Cerraos and Picu el Toyu Reondu, both peaks that offer stunning views and are located around the 4-kilometer mark from the start.
As you near the turnaround point, you will find useful information points at Angliru and Riosa-Angliru located 4.74 kilometers from the start. These points offer valuable insights into the area's history and significance.
It's important to note that there are parking areas available at the trailhead as well as midway through the route, making it convenient for hikers. Remember to bring enough water, as some water points are off the trail. Additionally, check the weather forecast before embarking on this challenging hike.