Desfiladero de Pancorbo

The Pancorbo Gorge stretches through limestone formations, creating a natural corridor between the Ebro River Valley and the Bureba Plains in northern Spain.

During the Spanish War of Independence, the gorge served as a strategic defensive position, with fortifications constructed along its steep walls to control passage.

The Santiago Way pilgrimage route passes through the gorge, following an ancient Roman road known as Via Aquitania that connected the Iberian Peninsula to France.

Visitors can access over 110 climbing routes of varying difficulties, with sectors like Desfiladero and Las Cuevas offering technical vertical challenges from grade IV to VIII.

The railway bridge crossing the gorge presents an engineering achievement, allowing trains to traverse the natural barrier while providing exceptional views of the limestone walls.

Location: Province of Burgos

Part of: Obarenes Mountains

GPS coordinates: 42.64000,-3.10000

Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:19