Moderate
Aragon · Spain
- Distance
- 9.3 km / 5.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 431 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 35 min
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
Etapa 3: Viver de la Sierra - Embid de la Ribera
ModerateAragon · Spain
- Distance
- 8.4 km (5.2 mi)
- Elevation gain
- 180 m (591 ft)
- Typical time
- 2 hr 1 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point
- Highest point
- 1,013 m (3,323 ft)
About Etapa 3: Viver de la Sierra - Embid de la Ribera
Etapa 3: Viver de la Sierra - Embid de la Ribera is a 8.4 km hiking route in Aragon, Spain. It climbs roughly 180 m (591 ft) along the way, topping out at 1,013 m (3,323 ft). Most people take around 2 hr 1 min at a comfortable pace, plus stops. Expect a steady effort with a few sustained climbs, well within reach if you walk regularly.
This is mountain terrain, and the scale of the surroundings is the reason to come. Most people walk it in stages, using the waymarking and accommodation built up along the corridor.
It runs point to point, so arrange transport at the far end or plan a return leg before you set off. The route is waymarked and marked on the ground with its own symbol, so navigation is straightforward in good visibility.
Spring through autumn is the natural window, and shoulder season means fewer people on the narrow sections.
In short, Etapa 3: Viver de la Sierra - Embid de la Ribera suits regular walkers who want a full day without technical ground. Dog access is not formally recorded here, so check locally before bringing one.
Route map
Moderate8.4 km180 m1,013 m
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Elevation
Elevation profile
- Ascent
- +180 m
- Descent
- −602 m
- High
- 1,013 m (3,323 ft)
- Low
- 489 m (1,604 ft)
The route in detail
The route is normally walked in the direction described below. The gradient is spread evenly, so there is no single section that dictates your pace. The steepest pitch runs at roughly 23 percent, short but enough to slow most people to a crawl. The upper section is where the route earns its reputation, and it is also where weather changes fastest. Because the finish is away from the start, check return transport before committing to the second half.
Highlights
- High point of 1,013 m (3,323 ft)
- Mountain
- Long-distance path
- Waymarked route
- Waymarked and signposted
Know before you go
- Best season
- April to October
- Waymarked
- Yes, signed on the ground
- Surface
- Mixed natural surface
- Dogs
- Not recorded, check locally
- Wheelchair access
- Not accessible
- Entrance fee
- No fee recorded
- Camping
- Not recorded
- Drinking water
- Carry your own
- Toilets
- Not recorded
- Mobile coverage
- Generally usable
- Parking
- Park at the trailhead, arrive early in high season
- Emergency
- 112 in Europe, 911 in North America
How this trail scores
Computed from distance, ascent, terrain features, surface and access data.
- Scenery
- 64/100
- Adventure
- 51/100
- Difficulty
- 24/100
- Accessibility
- 68/100
- Family
- 37/100
- Dogs
- 62/100
Terrain features, relief and photographic interest
Distance, ascent and how wild the ground is
Effort index from distance and climbing
Surface, gradient and ease of reaching it
Suitability for children who already walk
Access rules, terrain and water along the way
Tips from the trail
- Early morning and late afternoon give the best light and the quietest paths.
- Aim for april to october for the most reliable conditions.
- Leave nothing behind, including fruit peel, and stay on the marked line to protect the ground either side.
Warnings
- Outside the main season expect snow, ice or closed access on the higher sections.
Safety
Emergency services in Spain are reached on 112. Tell someone your route and expected finish time before you set off, particularly if you are walking alone. Mobile coverage is generally usable along this route, but do not rely on it as your only plan. If the weather deteriorates, descending the way you came is almost always the safer option.
What to bring
- Comfortable, broken-in hiking shoes or boots
- Weatherproof jacket
- At least 1.5 litres of water
- Sun hat, sunglasses and high-factor sun cream
- Small first aid kit including blister plasters
Photography
Shoot the first hour after sunrise from the higher ground: the low angle picks out every ridge and the valleys still hold mist. Take the shot on the way out. Conditions rarely improve by the time you come back past. A wide lens captures the scale, but a short telephoto is what turns a good view into a photograph.
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