Surely an image you have of Asturias They are your mountainous and green landscapes.
And it is true, because there are many of us (more if we live on the plateau, as is my case) who, when We travel to Asturias, one of the main reasons is to enjoy those landscapes.
But if you also like mountainous regions, with lush beech and oak forests, for hiking, in the southeast of Asturias You have an area that is not very well known, but that reserves you truly beautiful corners.
I mean the Redes natural park, which you find in the upper area of the Nalón Valley.
How to get to Redes Park
This area was declared parque natural in 1996, and in 2001 the Unesco included it among his Biosphere reserves.
Al Redes natural park You arrive on the AS-117 highway from Langreo, passing through Pola de Laviana, and after surrounding the Tarna Reservoir, it takes you up to the Tarna port, now on the border with León.
The park occupies 377 square kilometers and its two councils are Overscopy and Case, which group together about 50 towns and villages.
Is in Case Fieldprecisely where you find the Network Visitor Center, with all the useful information to visit it.
What to see in Redes Park
Y what you can do in the Redes natural park? Walk and enjoy its lush landscapes.
To do this, regardless of whether you can drive to the port of Tarna Along the winding road that will offer you beautiful panoramic views, it is advisable to climb the mountains to go hiking and delve deeper into the beech forests.
The most visited place to enjoy these landscapes is known as Vega Brañagallones, a typical braña where you can see traditional ranchers' cabins.
For go up to Vega Brañagallones, you can do it on foot after leaving the car in a parking lot in the small town of bezanes. But another option is hire the service of a 4×4 taxi which will take you to the top, and from there you can hike through the nearby mountains.
But apart from climbing this braña, you can also climb other mountains in the area. network park, such as the Incos hill, either hiking, or in the aforementioned 4×4 vehicle.
This will allow you to walk through very leafy beech forests, see chestnut and birch trees, and also spot the fauna of the area.
And you can also spot wildlife of the area. The most emblematic of network park They are chamois, but there are also deer, roe deer and wolves. And even this year a bear has been sighted.
In addition to mammals, you can also see birds of prey, such as vultures, falcons, goshawks, and six pairs of golden eagles have also been detected.
Finally, you visit to the Redes natural park in Asturias will allow you to see examples of rural culture, such as traditional Madreñas workshop in Pendones, and taste the gastronomy area.
And, in this regard, do not forget to discover and taste the tasty Casin Cheese.
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