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Camino del Norte (Cantabria) vs European long distance path E9 east Asturies

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Camino del Norte (Cantabria) European long distance path E9 east Asturies
Distance 181 km 63 km
Elevation gain 1,936 m 1,117 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National International
Country Spain Spain
Best time to hike Best months: April, June, July, August Best months: April, June, July, August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Camino del Norte (Cantabria) vs European long distance path E9 east Asturies: which should you hike?

At 181 km, Camino del Norte (Cantabria) is the longer route — roughly 118 km more than European long distance path E9 east Asturies (63 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, European long distance path E9 east Asturies is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.