Water Route
- Distance: 8 kms
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Total ascent: 136 m
- Maximum altitude: 133 m
- Minimum altitude: 53 m
- IBP index: 11
- Family routes
- Type of bicycle: Gravel,MTB
- Type of route: Circular
- Return by Train: No
The route has been adapted to the simplest and most attractive sections of the Water Route, avoiding traffic areas in summer and taking advantage of some local roads to make it circular. It is designed to be done as a family.
The starting point is Xuncéu/Juncedo, although it is possible to start at any other part of the route and it can be done in either direction. Shortly after starting the route joins a common section with the Camino de Santiago, which is soon abandoned to cross the CV-2 road and face a short climb that leads to the viaducts of the Autovía del Cantábrico.
The route continues alternating different stretches of local roads with little traffic to reach El Fondu Villa and, after crossing the stream, reach the AS-319 road, along which we continue to begin the section of the Water Path that runs parallel to the canal that supplies the Trasona reservoir. This section has a gravel surface and is in very good condition.
Finally, when you reach the VC-2 road again, you can descend to Xuncéu/Juncedo to finish the route or continue along the Senda del Agua to El Castiellu, returning to the Way of St. James and returning to Xuncéu/Juncedo. If you choose the second option, be careful on the descent, especially in wet conditions.
It is advisable to pay attention at crossroads and junctions on the different local roads.
