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Family-Friendly Hikes in Spain

22 routes in Spain qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 4.2 km and 92 m (302 ft) of ascent.

That is 5 percent of the 419 routes we map in Spain. They are shorter than the local average, 4.2 km against 34.1 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 92 m (302 ft) against 762 m (2,500 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Vista de la Iglesia de San Julián y casa consistorial de Nuévalos Zaragoza Aragón (España).
Easy

Ibdes-Nuevalos

Aragon · Spain

Distance
6.0 km
/ 3.7 mi
Elevation gain
104 m
Typical duration
1 hr 24 min
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Via Ferrata de Sacs cerca de Benasque
Easy

Camino de La Ball

Aragon · Spain

Distance
3.0 km
/ 1.9 mi
Elevation gain
6 m
Typical duration
39 min
  • Pilgrimage route
  • Waymarked route
Guadalaviar desde la Muela de San Juan
Easy

Etapa 5: Guadalaviar - Griegos

Aragon · Spain

Distance
5.0 km
/ 3.1 mi
Elevation gain
119 m
Typical duration
1 hr 13 min
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Easy

Sendero Monte Tolocha

Aragon · Spain

Distance
3.9 km
/ 2.4 mi
Elevation gain
86 m
Typical duration
57 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Sendero La Saleta

Aragon · Spain

Distance
1.9 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
42 m
Typical duration
28 min
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Barranco de las Cuevas

Aragon · Spain

Distance
5.0 km
/ 3.1 mi
Elevation gain
110 m
Typical duration
1 hr 12 min
  • Canyon and gorge
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Hoces del Río Mesa

Aragon · Spain

Distance
1.0 km
/ 0.6 mi
Elevation gain
22 m
Typical duration
14 min
  • River
  • Desert
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Jaca, Rapitán, Ipás

Aragon · Spain

Distance
5.9 km
/ 3.6 mi
Elevation gain
129 m
Typical duration
1 hr 25 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Sendero Praus de Cases

Aragon · Spain

Distance
5.1 km
/ 3.2 mi
Elevation gain
112 m
Typical duration
1 hr 14 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Senderos del Somontano

Aragon · Spain

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
58 m
Typical duration
38 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Senderos del Somontano

Aragon · Spain

Distance
5.1 km
/ 3.2 mi
Elevation gain
112 m
Typical duration
1 hr 14 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Tolva - Mas de Quintillà

Aragon · Spain

Distance
5.0 km
/ 3.1 mi
Elevation gain
110 m
Typical duration
1 hr 12 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Mirador de Cenisarruebo

Aragon · Spain

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
36 m
Typical duration
24 min
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Barranco de las Tejadas

Aragon · Spain

Distance
4.8 km
/ 3.0 mi
Elevation gain
197 m
Typical duration
1 hr 18 min
  • Canyon and gorge
  • Forest
Easy

Camino de los griegos

Aragon · Spain

Distance
5.2 km
/ 3.2 mi
Elevation gain
113 m
Typical duration
1 hr 15 min
  • Pilgrimage route
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Tres Barrancos

Aragon · Spain

Distance
3.3 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
73 m
Typical duration
48 min
Easy

Barranco del Apio

Aragon · Spain

Distance
4.2 km
/ 2.6 mi
Elevation gain
93 m
Typical duration
1 hr 1 min
  • Canyon and gorge
Easy

La Ruta del Colesterol

Aragon · Spain

Distance
5.2 km
/ 3.2 mi
Elevation gain
114 m
Typical duration
1 hr 15 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Paseo Cochata-Sanchuan

Aragon · Spain

Distance
2.0 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
45 m
Typical duration
30 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Camí de Mosquerola

Aragon · Spain

Distance
6.1 km
/ 3.8 mi
Elevation gain
134 m
Typical duration
1 hr 28 min

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Ibdes-NuevalosAragon6.0 km104 m1 hr 24 minEasyOctober to May
Camino de La BallAragon3.0 km6 m39 minEasyApril to October
Etapa 5: Guadalaviar - GriegosAragon5.0 km119 m1 hr 13 minEasyJune to October
Benasque – Ermita de San José – EristeAragon3.2 km85 m48 minEasyApril to October
Etapa 18: Orihuela del Tremedal - Límite provincial GuadalajaraAragon4.4 km156 m1 hr 9 minEasyApril to October
Sendero Monte TolochaAragon3.9 km86 m57 minEasyOctober to May
Sendero La SaletaAragon1.9 km42 m28 minEasyOctober to May
Parque de Arratiecho - Casita de las BrujasAragon4.0 km89 m59 minEasyOctober to May
Ruta de las Lastras de San JoséAragon1.1 km42 m18 minEasyOctober to May
Un paseo hasta las Fuentes de MarceloAragon3.0 km66 m44 minEasyOctober to May

If you only have time for one, start with Ibdes-Nuevalos, Camino de La Ball, Etapa 5: Guadalaviar - Griegos. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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