# Cañón del Río Lobos

> The Cañón del Río Lobos Natural Park was established in 1985, and two thirds of it lie in the province of Soria and one third in the province of Burgos.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/canon-del-rio-lobos/

A limestone gorge cut by the Lobos river, with cliffs where griffon vultures nest. A flat trail leads from the visitor area to the hermitage of San Bartolomé; bring binoculars.

The Cañón del Río Lobos Natural Park was established in 1985, and two thirds of it lie in the province of Soria and one third in the province of Burgos. It is about 25 km long and covers roughly 9,580 ha. Griffon vultures nest on the limestone cliffs of the gorge, and you can watch them in flight and at their nests. Inside the park stands the Romanesque-Early Gothic hermitage of San Bartolomé, which in the 12th century belonged to the Templar monastery of San Juan de Otero.

Marked trails lead through the gorge, including the Sendero Ibérico Soriano and the Ruta del Río. The south entrance on the SO-920 road is the recommended way in, and another access runs along the SO-934. Binoculars are worth bringing for the vultures. Allow a few hours for a walk to the hermitage and back.

- **Nearest town:** Ucero, Spain
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** 41.7580, -3.0900

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels.** Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

## Sources

- [Cañón del Río Lobos – Wikipedia (EN)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ca%C3%B1%C3%B3n_del_R%C3%ADo_Lobos_Natural_Park)
- [Cañón del Río Lobos – Fascinating Spain](https://www.fascinatingspain.com/articulo/natural-parks/canon-del-rio-lobos-natural-park/20200207094845068824.html)
- [Cañón del Río Lobos – Turismo Castilla y León](https://www.turismocastillayleon.com/es/patrimonio-cultura/ruta-5-centro-tramo-1/etapas/canon-rio-lobos)

## Nearby

- [Laguna Negra de Urbión](https://camping-spirit.com/places/laguna-negra-de-urbion/) – 34 km
- [Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b13-santo-domingo-silos/) – 35 km
- [San Millán de la Cogolla monasteries](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b3-san-millan-yuso/) – 66 km
- [Hoces del Duratón](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b13-hoces-duraton/) – 81 km

## FAQs

### Where is Cañón del Río Lobos?

Cañón del Río Lobos is in Ucero, Spain, at GPS 41.7580, -3.0900. It is about 36 km from Santo Domingo de Silos.

### Can you camp near Cañón del Río Lobos?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Cañón de Rio Lobos, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Cañón del Río Lobos?

Places worth a stop nearby: Laguna Negra de Urbión (34 km), Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos (35 km), San Millán de la Cogolla monasteries (66 km) and Hoces del Duratón (81 km).

### When is the best time to visit Cañón del Río Lobos?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)