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Camino del Norte (Cantabria) vs GR 221 Ruta de Pedra en Sec

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) GR 221 Ruta de Pedra en Sec
Distance 181 km 133 km
Elevation gain 1,936 m 4,359 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National National
Country Spain Spain
Best time to hike Best months: April, June, July, August —
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Camino del Norte (Cantabria) vs GR 221 Ruta de Pedra en Sec: which should you hike?

At 181 km, Camino del Norte (Cantabria) is the longer route — roughly 49 km more than GR 221 Ruta de Pedra en Sec (133 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, GR 221 Ruta de Pedra en Sec 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.