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When we think of Spain, we usually picture beautiful beaches, blue seas, great football, and famous metropolises. But Spain has so much more to offer. For instance, Spain is home to over 2,500 lakes, with the majority located in Extremadura.
Circumnavigate the ten largest lakes in Spain on foot and earn the coveted collector’s medal of the Iron Lake Challenge – Spain Edition!

Yes, it’s a big challenge, but just imagine circumnavigating Spain’s ten largest lakes on foot. That’s the only way to truly get to know this beautiful country, enjoy an unforgettable time in unique nature, and sample the diverse culinary delights of each region. There’s no time pressure, because the Iron Lake Challenge isn’t about set times or records—it’s all about pure enjoyment.
Registration an Scope of Services
Registration for the Iron Lake Challenge Spain costs €24.
This entry fee includes our Iron Lake Challenge “Espana” Edition collector’s medal as well as the green marble of the Timeless Challenge .

However, for this, you first have to circumnavigate the ten largest lakes in Spain! Only then will we send you your well-deserved medal and marble! After all, you want to earn them, not receive them as a gift.
With your registration fee, you support my passion project of reforestation of one million oft trees
How to register
- Please click on the image and you will be redirected to the registration page of our partner Digistore24.
- You will receive a registration confirmation with all the important information.
- Now you have to circumnavigate the ten largest lakes in Spain on foot. You have as much time as you need for the ten lakes. As proof, you can submit a screenshot of your tracking to our Challenge-Tool
- Once we’ve checked your submission, you will get your well-deserved medal and marble. Simple as that, right?
Your medal and your marble
Once you have circumnavigated the ten largest lakes in Spain on foot, we will send you the beautiful Iron Lake Challenge ‘España’ Edition collector’s medal and the green marble by mail. This can be the very first piece in your growing Iron Lake Challenge collection!
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The ten largest lakes in Spain
The Iron Lake Challenge Spain will show you this country from its most beautiful (lake) side. You will circumnavigate these ten lakes on foot and experience unforgettable moments:
| Lake | Length |
| La-Serena Stausee | approx. 150 km |
| Almendra Talsperre | approx. 100 km |
| Alcantara Stausee | approx. 130 km |
| Buendia Stausee | approx. 91 km |
| Embalse de Mequinenza | approx. 180 km |
| Embalse de Valdecañas | approx. 108 km |
| Talsperre Alarcón | approx. 100 km |
| Stausee Cíjara | approx. 83 km |
| Presa de Ricobayo | approx. 100 km |
| Embalse de Alange | approx. 60 km |
Important Links
- Spain Challenge Tool for submitting your circumnavigations
- Iron Lake Challenge Spain – Hall of Fame
- Life Lake Museum Overall ranking of the challenge
- Life Museum (Overall Ranking – Timeless Challenge)
- Trees4Breeze – Reforestation and Forest Conservation, Funded by the Timeless Challenge




