Natural Park of Redes

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The Redes Natural Park has held this environmental designation since 1996. A few years later, in 2001, it was granted the equally prestigious recognition of Biosphere Reserve . Its impressive woodlands, pristine nature, and the minimal impact of the local people on the environment certainly deserve this award, as well as the administrative and material resources necessary to continue protecting such an exceptional habitat. It covers an area of ​​376,2 km² . It is characterized by its medium and high mountain terrain, dominated by limestone, Atlantic forest, meadows, and pastures in the valley bottoms. The park's lowest point is 400 meters above sea level, and its highest point is Picu Torres at 2.104 meters.

The mountainous and abrupt terrain explains that almost 80% of its surface is located above the 800 m. and more than 80% have more than the 30% slope. These characteristics ensure a natural environment barely modified by the hand of man, with beauty and natural resources almost intact.

The charm of nature is complemented by a unique rural world . The villages have a special charm, and the Casina cows graze freely. From their raw milk is made one of the most ancient cheeses of the peninsula: Casín cheese - a dairy product that also boasts a Protected Designation of Origin.

Villages of the Redes Natural Park

We're going to take a short trip through some of the villages, scattered among deep valleys and imposing mountains… Read more

Casin Cheese

Casín cheese is one of the jewels of Asturian dairy products. Made in the municipality of Caso , in the… Read more

Hiking in the Redes Natural Park

The Nalón River originates in the park, at the foothills of the Tarna Pass , a historic route between the plateau and the Asturian lands. In this area of ​​the park, we can take a magnificent and easily accessible hike to the Pociellu Meadow . Before reaching it, we'll encounter more scenic rewards along the way: such as the Ablanosa mountain pasture , with its small cabins nestled among the foliage, or the Fabucao beech forest itself , which we must cross to reach our destination.

Route to Vega Pociellu

The vast "Vega de Pociellu" pastureland is a mountainous, livestock-farming, and pristine territory. It is also the destination of a… Read more

Speaking of livestock pastures, a must-do excursion is the climb to Brañagallones , which means pasture of the roosters (or capercaillies), which once had up to six display grounds in this area. Large beech forests are nearby, making it a peaceful and tranquil spot to enjoy nature.

Route to Brañagallones

The Brañagallones Valley is a dreamlike place, a glacial landscape in the heart of the Natural Park… Read more

The environmental richness of the park is manifested in a multitude of landscapes and contrasts below such emblematic peaks as Retriñón, Cuetu Negru, Peña'l Vientu, Cantu l'Osu, Rapainal or, in the bordering Ponga mountain range, Tiatordos , one of the landmark mountains of Asturias, known not for nothing as "the perfect mountain".

Route to Tiatordos

We propose a route to one of the emblematic mountains of Asturias , which stands out in a... Read more

In addition to mountains and mountain pastures, at higher altitudes you can also observe karst formations in caves and limestone pavements and glacial formations such as the magnificent landscape of Lake Ubales.

Ubales Lake Route

Lake Ubales, of glacial origin, is located at an altitude of 1.690 m at the foot of Pico Cascayón. Read more

Redes boasts a wooded area covering 40% of its territory. Beech forests predominate in the Redes mountains, although significant oak groves are also present. In this verdant environment, the action of the rivers has created open valleys that form large floodplains at their bottoms, impressive limestone gorges such as those along the Alba route or the Arrudos gorge, and numerous waterfalls like the Tabayón waterfall.

Route of the Alba

It sounds more like the title of a poetry collection, but it's actually a real hike. The Alba Route is one of… Read more

Desfiladero de los Arrudos

The Arrudos Gorge is one of the great river canyons of Asturias and one of the most scenic routes… Read more

Route to the Tabayón waterfall

To reach this waterfall in the middle of the mountains, all you need is good footwear that grips well… Read more

As a land of passage to the plateau, in Redes there is a good example of ancient paths, such as the Roman road of the Camín Real del Sellón, an extension of the Camín Real de Tarna.

Camino Real del Sellón

Historians place the origin of the Camín Real del Sellón as an extension of the Camín Real de … Read more

The hiking options are practically limitless, but we can also enjoy more comfortable excursions, driving to the vicinity of the Tanes reservoir and resting in the Devoyu Cave recreation area , for example. It is also an ideal spot to enjoy the deer rut.

Berrea in Asturias

The deer rut is undoubtedly one of the greatest spectacles of nature in Asturias. Read more

Redes Natural Park is home to all the characteristic species of northern Spain. The brown bear and the wolf , with stable breeding areas, inhabit the area. It also boasts one of the largest populations of chamois in the region. The fascinating capercaillie , Egyptian vultures , golden eagles , and countless other birds, reptiles, and amphibians benefit from the park's excellent state of conservation.

The best way to learn about all the landscape options is to visit the Park's Interpretation Centre located in Campo de Caso, the capital of the Caso municipality.

Other possibilities go through the cultural and ethnographic knowledge of the man who inhabits this environment. The Museum of Wood in Veneros, as well as the Workshop of La Madreña in Pendones, are two magnificent options to enjoy more if possible of our visit.

Wood and Madreña Museum

The Caso Wood Museum combines the environmental importance of this Nature Reserve within the Park … Read more

There's no shortage of places to stay and eat with complete peace of mind. Caso is home to the famous Casín cheese , which will leave a taste on your palate comparable to the delightful sensory experience the landscape offers your eyes.